Bryan William Shook

Bryan William Shook

4.5
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 19 years

Litigation Lawyer at Lewisburg, PA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Consumer Protection, Contracts & Agreements ... +3 more

P.O. 84, Lewisburg, PA

About Bryan

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Litigation 60%

Nearly 100% of my practice is dedicated to litigation of one form or another, be it real estate litigation, fraud, commercial litigation, including Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), contract or corporate litigation.

20 years | 1,038 cases

60%
Consumer Protection 20%

I established the antique and collector car litigation division of the Dethlefs-Pykosh Law Group, LLC. I personally established, maintain and supervise a network of highly skilled attorneys throughout the United States handling antique and collector car litigation matters.

20 years | 102 cases

20%
Commercial Real Estate 5%

The main focus of my commercial practice includes the sale of goods (Article 2 of the UCC), business acquisitions, leasing, subleasing, sale of commercial and investment properties and franchising agreements.

20 years | 78 cases

5%
Contracts and Agreements 5%

Work with Pennsylvania Home Improvement contractors to facilitate their compliance with the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (Pa HICPA). http://www.pacontractorslicense.com I personally developed a Microsoft Word based, clean sheet of paper contract form template which facilitates contractors compliance with the very strict requirements of the newly enacted PA HICPA.

20 years | 325 cases

5%
Corporate and Incorporation 5%

Ensure that small and medium sized businesses comply with local, state and federal corporate requirements, including holding corporate meetings, notice requirements, updating corporate books, setting up businesses and LLCs.

20 years | 28 cases

5%
Real Estate 5%

My main real estate focus is land issues; particularly family issues concerning land use, right of way agreements, deed transfers, boundary disputes, private roads and water run-off.

20 years | 61 cases

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 19 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Indiana for 15 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2011

Temporary Admission Expired

No misconduct found

Location

Shook Legal, Ltd.

P.O. 84, Lewisburg, PA, 17837

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Bryan William Shook's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Katherine | September 18, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

no response

I tried to contact him through this Avvo page, no response. so I found his web page and his email address and tried a couple time that way. no response. called his business phone number and an automated computer voice let me leave a message for... I hope it was him but, again, no response. wondering ...if he is still in practice.

Posted by Bill | June 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Pa title

I rercently purchased an antique vehicle with no title just a bill of sale. Then I discovered how complicated it is to obtain a Pa title with just these papers. I found Bryan on the internet, and his website stated that he specializes in vintage auto law. I called him and he assured me this would be... no problem. I sent him my paperwork and about 60 days later I recieved my court documents, went to Penn Dot and recieved my clean Pa title. Bryan was very informative and easy to work with. I will certianly use his services again if needed. Highly recommend.

Posted by Chris | September 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Valued legal services from a good ol' "car guy!"

I needed some help managing a bad resto shop experience and getting my car and all of it's parts back from the shop. Attorney Shook took the lead and was pivotal in the recovery. I couldn't have done it without him and give him my highest recommendation.

Posted by Bob | September 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great lawyer!

I highly recommend Bryan Shook. From my first phone call with him throughout my entire case, I had complete confidence in him. He is very professional and personable. I bought a classic car that turned out to be a counterfeit. With his help, I was able to get my money back. He consistently provi...ded advice that was in my best interest. He is very responsive and doesn’t waste your money. If you need an attorney, you can feel confident hiring Bryan.

Posted by Brian | September 1, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Above & Beyond - Outstanding Individual & Results

I wanted to leave a review for Bryan Shook, Esq. and truly stress how much I appreciate not just him, but the work that he does (and has done) for me in the past. I have used Shook at least four times now to help me with my classic car obsession and each time I have come away extremely satisfied.... I always recommend him to other people in my car community as well if they need any work done. I enjoy the process of restoring the cars that I purchase and I appreciate a good bargain; many of my purchases come from cars that have been left for dead – rusty, abandoned, bill of sale only. The bargain and incentive is there for me as the buyer since there is no title present at the time of sale, but I always run the risk of someone coming forward down the line with a title to claim ownership of that car. I never want to have a dispute of ownership of that newly purchased asset, so I reach out to Mr. Shook. With Shook, I have the peace of mind and paperwork that my new, old ride is fully protected. There are no ‘Mickey Mouse Title’ loopholes or games where windows are left open from various states and their titles. I can also speak with regards to Shook’s work ethic and communication style. He comes off attentive to his clients, communicates efficiently & timely, and is approachable above all else. Shook has never not responded to me in a timely fashion and has even fielded calls from me that didn’t yield the purchase of a car being the sound council of saying ‘No, don’t buy THAT one’. Knowing fully well that he wouldn't get paid in that instance. I can think of one particular instance where Shook cold called me out of the blue and gave me a lead on a car. He truly does look out for his clients and strives to maintain that relationship even afterwards. I can’t stress and sing the praises of Shook and his methods enough. If you want that peace of mind knowing that your vintage car is protected – please don’t hesitate to use him. I am in no way, shape, or form affiliated with Shook or his legal team. Nor was this endorsed. Simply an avid car fanatic that appreciates 'dotting their I's and crossing their T's' when it comes to car collecting.

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Bryan William Shook's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Platt

Litigation lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Shook is dedicated to reaching the best possible outcome for each and every client. He is a zealous advocate who knows what it takes to get the job done."

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Dominic Montagnese

Litigation lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Shook represented a mutual client, and handled the matter quickly and was able to resolve the matter to the client's satisfaction. I would recommend his services to other clients in the future."

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John Zagari

Litigation lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bryan is a diligent, dignified, respectable attorney in the community. I have had the opportunity to work with this attorney on many cases, and I fully endorse him."

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Melanie Erb

Consumer protection lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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John Logan

Litigation lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Bryan is thorough and meticulous in his work, and very knowledgable in the areas of Contractor Liability and Automobile transactions, specifically antique and classic cars."

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David Steinfeld

Litigation lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bryan and I co-counseled a lawsuit concerning a fraudulent classic car. Without hesitation I sponsored Bryan for pro hac vice admission in Florida, which I would not have done if I did not have full confidence in his skill and ethics. Bryan was diligent, thorough and well prepared for all matters. I greatly valued and relied on his counsel in the case. His "big picture" sense for the importance of certain issues versus others and his ability to focus on documenting key details are nothing short of extraordinary. Although he has only been in practice for a few years, he runs circles around litigators with many, many more years of "experience". Byran is also a pleasure to deal with and a very nice guy. Through working with him I have come to call him a friend and look forward to many years of friendship. I stand behind my recommendation 100% - Dave Steinfeld (772) 288-0048."

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Darrell Dethlefs

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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David Dagle

Business lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Trudy Mintz

Business lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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John Zagari

Criminal defense lawyer

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Melanie Erb

Child custody lawyer

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David Steinfeld

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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Charles Thomas

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Dagle

Banking lawyer

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Michael Pykosh

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Trudy Mintz

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Darrell Dethlefs

Real estate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Top Lawyers in Pennsylvania, The Legal Network

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Recognition, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Principal, Shook Legal, Ltd.

2006 - 2015

Lead Civil Litigator, Dethlefs-Pykosh Law Group, LLC

2004 - 2006

Law Clerk, Handler Henning & Rosenberg, LLP

Associations

2009 - Present

National Corvette Restorers Society

Member

2006 - Present

Dauphin County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Antique Automobile Club of America

Member

1999 - Present

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association

Member

2009 - 2016

National Street Rod Association

Member

2008 - 2012

Antique Truck Club of America

Member

2007 - 2011

Keystone Business Exchange

Founding Member

2006 - 2010

Pennsylvania Association of Notaries

Member

2006 - 2012

Antique Auto Museum at Hershey

Chairman - Night at the Museum - Auction Committee

2003 - 2016

Capitol City Cruisers - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Benoit v. Bertos

Jury Verdict including compensatory and punitive damages

Hansmeier v. Reyes

Unanimous Jury Verdict in favor of Plaintiff

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Education

2006

Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg PA

Juris Doctorate

2003

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Special Investigations Academy

Forensic Investigation and Identification of Antique, Classic and Collectible Automobiles

2015

AACA Annual Meeting

Your Cars and the Law

2014

AACA Annual Meeting - Philadelphia, PA

The Importance of Understanding Vehicle Identification Numbers

2010

Pennsylvania Decentralized Wastewater Conference & Trade Show Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act - Update 2010

2009

2009

Pennsylvania Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PA-PHCC) Your Company, Your Contract...The Consumer & the Law

2009

Ocean City Collector Car Auction

Car Collecting 101 - How to Avoid the Most Common Pitfalls & What You Need to Know

2009

Marietta Pennsylvania - Contractor's Seminar

Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act - What Contractors Need to Know

2009

Crusin' Ocean City Muscle Car and Street Rod Auction Car Collecting 101- How to Avoid the Most Common Pitfalls & What You Need to Know

2009

Client Seminar Series

Compliance with the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act and the Necessity of a Compliant Contract

Publications

2015

Mustang Monthly - April 2015 Mustangs and the Law

2009

Pennsylvania Septage Management Association (PSMA) Pennsylania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act

2008

National Business Institute Seminar Title Insurance Law in Pennsylvania - Transfer of Title

2008

National Business Institute Seminar In-Depth Title Insurance Priniples - Recognizing Defects & Examining Difficulties

2008

National Business Institute Seminar Title Insurance Law in Pennsylvania - Ethical Considerations

2007

AACA Museum - Rumble Seat Giving Wisely - The Use of Charitable Gift Annuities

Languages

English

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