Exploring Colorado - Petula McShiras

Colorado Law's "Exploring Colorado" Series is an opportunity to introduce students to attorneys who practice throughout the state. We are grateful to Petula McShiras for providing us with insight into her community and her practice. 

Employer: Shaftel Law LLC
Length of time in practice: 6 years in Colorado Springs
Local Bar Association: El Paso County Bar Association
Local Judicial District: 4th Judicial District, serving El Paso and Teller Counties
City/Town where you practice: Colorado Springs and Denver Metro Area

What first attracted you to the area? 
Closer proximity to hiking and mountains

What's special about where you live/practice?
Small Community- supportive legal community

Tell us about your practice.
I practice immigration law - family, business, naturalization and humanitarian.

What advice do you have for law students considering opportunities in Greater Colorado?
Be open to practicing outside of the Denver Metro area!

May students reach out to you with questions?
Of course! My email address is petula@lawshaftel.com.