Jeffrey Weston Shields
About Jeffrey Weston Shields
Jeffrey Weston Shields is a lawyer based in Salt Lake City, UT and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2003. Jeffrey Weston Shields is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
Current Firm: Ray Quinney & Nebeker
Education: Pepperdine University, J.D., graduated 1980
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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