{"id":117244,"date":"2025-04-17T21:21:50","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T05:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2025\/04\/17\/mark-a-shields-a-good-run\/"},"modified":"2025-04-17T21:21:50","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T05:21:50","slug":"mark-a-shields-a-good-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2025\/04\/17\/mark-a-shields-a-good-run\/","title":{"rendered":"Mark A. Shields: A Good Run"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"186605\" class=\"elementor elementor-186605\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-37ec1a8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"37ec1a8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings='\"background_background\":\"classic\"'>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d0b9967\" data-id=\"d0b9967\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings='\"background_background\":\"classic\"'>\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55c6000 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"55c6000\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"680\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SHIELDS-OPENER-680x1024.jpg?resize=680%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-186616\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-48ce0fb\" data-id=\"48ce0fb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5e33b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d5e33b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Legal Legend<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cebd1ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5cebd1ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mark A. Shields: A Good Run<\/h1>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1b7153 elementor-share-buttons--view-icon elementor-share-buttons--skin-flat elementor-share-buttons--shape-circle elementor-share-buttons--align-left elementor-share-buttons--color-custom elementor-share-buttons-mobile--align-center elementor-grid-0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-share-buttons\" data-id=\"d1b7153\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"share-buttons.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-grid\">\n<div class=\"elementor-grid-item\">\n<div class=\"elementor-share-btn elementor-share-btn_facebook\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Share on facebook\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-share-btn__icon\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fab fa-facebook\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-grid-item\">\n<div class=\"elementor-share-btn elementor-share-btn_twitter\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Share on twitter\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-share-btn__icon\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fab fa-twitter\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-grid-item\">\n<div class=\"elementor-share-btn elementor-share-btn_linkedin\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Share on linkedin\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-share-btn__icon\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fab fa-linkedin\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-grid-item\">\n<div class=\"elementor-share-btn elementor-share-btn_pinterest\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Share on pinterest\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-share-btn__icon\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fab fa-pinterest\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-grid-item\">\n<div class=\"elementor-share-btn elementor-share-btn_email\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Share on email\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-share-btn__icon\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-envelope\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bfca892 elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"1bfca892\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-4402b1a elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/author\/dan-baldwin\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-author\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-info__item-prefix\">By<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDan Baldwin\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-432c13f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"432c13f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>\u201cFamily law should always be in caring hands,\u201d says Mark Shields, partner in Gillespie, Shields &amp; Taylor. A veteran of both the family and appellate courts, his caring hands have successfully handled more than 100 appeals since joining the firm in 1996. Many of his cases resulted in published opinions that have shaped Arizona law on key subjects, ranging from everyday matters like prenuptial agreements to exceptional situations such as fraud upon the court.<\/p>\n<p>Partner DeeAn Gillespie notes Shields\u2019 contribution to the firm\u2019s expanding services, part of which involves pioneering work in the civil rights arena on behalf of families caught up in Department of Child Safety and government overreach.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI co-counsel and couldn\u2019t do what I do without Mark as an integral part of the firm,\u201d Gillespie says. \u201cHis stability and integrity have allowed this firm to grow and expand legal services into other important arenas.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6ba338d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6ba338d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings='\"background_background\":\"classic\"'>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2057c2f4\" data-id=\"2057c2f4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e3e5cf7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4e3e5cf7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Running For His Life<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18568eef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18568eef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Shields has certainly met his share of adversity during his career, especially with his terminal cancer diagnosis 12 years ago. He displays tremendous courage and fortitude in building his legal career as well as serving widely in the community, despite his health challenges.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDuring 12 years of stage 4 cancer and 30-plus treatment rounds, the hardest part was not the mounting loss of function, the physical pain, or even the specter of death; it was coming to work so drained every day when most people would have already died from what I\u2019d been through,\u201d Shields says. \u201cThis is just a hard profession. I want people to know that it\u2019s okay to ask for help, that they can do hard things \u2026 but not alone. There is no shame in needing help. The mind is the most complex part of human nature. It suffers just like any other body part. There\u2019s no shame in this. It\u2019s part of life, and certainly part of our profession.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>After receiving the grim diagnosis, Shields refused to give up. He juggled work and family commitments, and found his stride by taking up running. His co-workers cite his marathon running (including the grueling Boston Marathon) as an inspiring example of perseverance and endurance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019d like to point out the great coping mechanism that running has been and highly recommend it to lawyers,\u201d Shields says. \u201cNo doubt I would have died long ago had I not taken steps to make my body stronger. I\u2019ve run thousands of miles since my diagnosis, including five marathon with Boston qualifying times, and in the top 7% of marathon runners in my age group. You can\u2019t fight back against the cancer beast by sitting on the couch. Yes, rest is necessary in running and life in general, but when it\u2019s go-time, you gotta go. That\u2019s how you stay alive, in the law and in life.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am confident that the firm will get up and go on without me to serve our clients, the law, and our community as we have done so well in the past,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-676032c7 elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"676032c7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings='\"background_background\":\"classic\"'>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-356c7c5\" data-id=\"356c7c5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ea35f6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2ea35f6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Life in the Law<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a921a2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a921a2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Shields graduated from Brigham Young University in 1993 with a degree in sociology. He worked for a year or so while his wife, Cami, finished her degree, before going on to graduate from J. Reuben Clark Law School in 1997.<\/p>\n<p>Shields clerked for Gillespie during his second and third years of law school. He joined Gillespie &amp; Associates after graduation. He left to work with Jackson White for three years. Gillespie\u2019s firm continued to expand, so she invited him back and he accepted.<\/p>\n<p>Attorney and co-worker Robert Newell says, \u201cMark\u2019s words and writing are compelling, not just persuasive. He always knows the law, but his tone and tenor are compelling to read. He is witty in the courtroom, always to the client\u2019s advantage \u2013 not just to be clever. He does a lot of appellate work, but is not intimidated by the process or the rather august appeals court environment. The facts and the law are at his command and his presentation is convincing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Shields applies his professionalism and caring approach to the firm\u2019s team members. Senior Paralegal Shari Vratari says, \u201cOver the years, we developed a professional relationship and worked some tough, incredibly challenging cases together. No matter the issues, the often-difficult parties involved, or opposing counsel, I never saw Mark lose his cool with them. Not once did I ever witness him treat anyone, including his staff, with anything but the utmost respect. He always knows exactly what to say, what to do and how to do it. His door is always open for us to pick his brain. He willingly gives his opinions or advice. He is one of the best attorneys I have ever known or worked for. He is a walking, talking law library. Mark is the epitome of an honest human being, and I am proud to work with him.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3f18da9b\" data-id=\"3f18da9b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac18461 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ac18461\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-caption\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"794\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cover_Shields-794x1024.jpg?resize=794%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-186615\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c0ad6e elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"2c0ad6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-quote-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24670e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"24670e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">You can\u2019t fight back against the cancer beast by sitting on the couch. Yes, rest is necessary in running and life in general, but when it\u2019s go-time, you gotta go. That\u2019s how you stay alive, in the law and in life.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4925c83d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4925c83d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings='\"background_background\":\"classic\"'>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5a36310\" data-id=\"5a36310\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-611f08f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"611f08f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Practicing Excellence<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29d6a288 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"29d6a288\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Shields has practiced broadly in family law, civil litigation, juvenile law, and related fields, which have led to extensive experience in appellate work. He works in the firm\u2019s Mesa, Arizona office.<\/p>\n<p>The first of many of Shields\u2019 successful appeals had a far-reaching impact on Arizona law, namely <em>Schlaefer v. Financial Management.<\/em> One spouse had incurred medical debts during the subsequently dissolved marriage. The husband cited the parties\u2019 prenuptial agreement, which made his ex-wife\u2019s medical expenses her sole responsibility, post decree. When a debt collection agency filed suit against the ex-husband, Shields claimed that the prenuptial agreement entitled his client to summary judgment.<\/p>\n<p>The superior court judge held that Arizona law allows a creditor to collect from either spouse, and that the prenuptial agreement did not allow one spouse to avoid a debt incurred during the marriage. Shields argued the prenuptial agreement preempted that law in this situation, and that it should be binding as an exception to the rule that creditors are not bound by the divorce decree. The appeals court agreed with Shields. It instructed the superior court to vacate its ruling and enter judgment on behalf of Shields\u2019 client \u2026 and also award fees.<\/p>\n<p>Shields\u2019 talents were on sterling display in another major appellate case, <em>McNeil v. Hoskyns<\/em>. His efforts not only brought a resolution for his client, but also significantly impacted Arizona law. The appeals court held that a statute establishing the superior court\u2019s lack of jurisdiction did not apply, because it concerned a spousal support order that resulted from a fraud upon the court.<\/p>\n<p>In that case, the wife claimed significant arrears of spousal maintenance and filed a petition with the superior court requesting enforcement. She did not disclose that the husband had already overpaid her by tens of thousands of dollars. The husband was arrested and jailed for contempt before the truth came out. The court ultimately vacated its order and sanctioned the wife, leading her to appeal. Shields\u2019 handling of the husband\u2019s case at the appeals court set the standard that there is no statute of limitations for a fraud upon the court. The appeals court affirmed that the wife had committed multiple frauds, upholding the lower court\u2019s decision in favor of Shields\u2019 client and clarifying that fraud upon the court would not be tolerated.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ec760d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3ec760d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-caption\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SHIELDS-FAMILY.jpg?resize=1000%2C673&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-186617\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">  Shields with his family.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-615cd54f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"615cd54f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings='\"background_background\":\"classic\"'>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-32a5d844\" data-id=\"32a5d844\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75ddd82e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"75ddd82e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"223\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/attorney-at-law-magazine-NATIONAL-APRIL-2025-1024x223.png?resize=1024%2C223&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-186614\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-89456aa elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"89456aa\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings='\"background_background\":\"classic\"'>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5c40c57\" data-id=\"5c40c57\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e0b539 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1e0b539\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Living Life to the Fullest<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4338180 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4338180\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Shields and Cami have been married for 25 years and have five daughters. His deep Arizona roots stretch back four generations. Shields\u2019 father, H. Gordon Shields, was a respected patent and intellectual property attorney practicing in Arizona.<\/p>\n<p>Shields is active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has authored several theological books, published broadly under that rubric. Before his bachelor\u2019s degree, he invested two years as a missionary in Portugal, serving people of varied backgrounds, ethnicities and cultures. Recently, he and his sons-in-law visited his old Portugal mission area. He returned earlier this year with his wife and daughters to introduce them to the land and people he served and loved.<\/p>\n<p>Fellow Mesa office attorney Jeffrey McCombs says, \u201cMark\u2019s distinctive, encyclopedic knowledge of the law and high degree of wisdom are a rare combination that allows him to couple vast legal knowledge with good judgment, compassion, and insight. Mark gets the best possible outcomes for his clients. Decades of applied knowledge coupled with wisdom and understanding lead to perhaps the most amazing moment I ever witnessed in a courtroom.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>DeeAn Gillespie adds, \u201cFar from wielding a magic wand, as the above image might suggest, Mark Shields holds sway in courtrooms\u2019 stately settings by his intimate command of statute law, case law and, not least, decades of skirmishing in dicey situations. His respectful yet formidable courtroom demeanor has been honed to a keen knife-edge by adversity from contradictory ranks: legal, sometimes judicial, and often combative opposing parties. Mark\u2019s integrity is a hallmark of a well-lived life; a colleague and friend of the highest order he deserves to be honored. His humble dedication to the law has earned regard from peers and, yes, even the judiciary. Mark has refined and crafted Arizona appellate family law. His professionalism in family advocacy work is of the highest standard. I smile at his affectionately calling me \u2018Chief.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6cb8586\" data-id=\"6cb8586\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-490b0104 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"490b0104\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-caption\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"221\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SHIELDS-WIFE.png?resize=221%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-186620\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">  Shields and his wife, Cami.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-743520b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"743520b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-caption\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SHIELDS-3-768x1024.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-186618\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">  Shields\u2019 many talents include making Harry Potter-style wands for family and friends.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d36a2b6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d36a2b6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings='\"background_background\":\"classic\"'>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1c464f8\" data-id=\"1c464f8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87bcaae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87bcaae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>If an attorney\u2019s ability and value to his firm can be evaluated by colleagues, Shields\u2019 handling of case work and the individual people and families involved would get top marks. Author and attorney E. Douglas Clark says, \u201cGreat lawyers are rare, great people are rare, but great lawyers who are great people are especially rare. Mark Shields is among that elite group, and it has been my privilege to associate with him both professionally and personally. He shines for his integrity, intelligence, expertise, humility, and unfailing loyalty to family, friends, and clients. I am a better person, and the world is a better place, thanks to my sterling friend Mark.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-249d3aa3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"249d3aa3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings='\"background_background\":\"classic\"'>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f0b6b45\" data-id=\"f0b6b45\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings='\"background_background\":\"classic\"'>\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-597fb4da elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"597fb4da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">At a Glance<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-457255ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"457255ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Gillespie, Shields &amp; Taylor<br \/>7319 North 16th Street <br \/>Phoenix, AZ 85020<br \/>602-870-9700<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ab255f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3ab255f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Practice Areas<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-779fa9de elementor-align-left elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"779fa9de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Appellate Law<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Civil Law<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Family Law<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cce465b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7cce465b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bar Admissions<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f096d9a elementor-align-left elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"6f096d9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Arizona, 1997<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">U.S. District Court District of Arizona, 1997<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">U.S. Supreme Court, 2012<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec93fc7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ec93fc7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Education<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ec96c9 elementor-align-left elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"1ec96c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Juris Doctor, BYU, J. Reuben Clark Law School, 1997<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Bachelor of Science, Sociology, Brigham Young University, 1993<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Worthington High School<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-075730e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"075730e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hobbies &amp; Interests<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ceb318 elementor-align-left elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"4ceb318\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">70s &amp; 80s Music<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Woodcarving<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Ecclesiastical Writing<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Marathon Running<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element 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