About Michael Paul
Michael Paul Shubeck practices law in the Upper Midwest and on the federal circuit. He took a direct route into the profession, earning his Juris Doctor from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 2005. That academic foundation set the stage for a career spent largely in private practice and in courtrooms.
Early in his career Shubeck built experience across a range of matters typical for attorneys who represent clients in multiple jurisdictions. He is admitted to practice in South Dakota and California, and he is authorized to appear before the Federal Circuit. Those credentials allow him to handle litigation and appellate filings in both state and federal venues.
Throughout his years practicing law Shubeck has worked on cases that required familiarization with procedural rules in more than one jurisdiction. He learned how to prepare pleadings that meet differing state requirements, and how to compile records for appeal that will pass muster before federal appellate panels. Those tasks call for discipline and attention to detail; they also demand clear written advocacy. Shubeck’s background reflects that mixture of skills and practical courtroom experience.
Colleagues describe him as an attorney who prefers straightforward legal work over theatrical motion practice. He focuses on making clear legal arguments and on ensuring that clients understand the risks and timelines involved in litigation. He has collaborated with other lawyers on multi-jurisdictional matters and has represented clients in both trial and appellate settings. His approach is methodical and oriented to the procedural realities of litigation.
In recent years Shubeck has practiced at Yates & Shubeck Prof LLC. There he has continued to represent individuals and entities in matters brought in state courts and in petitions and appeals that reach federal courts. His practice reflects the cross-border character of modern litigation, where issues often touch more than one forum and require coordination across states and federal circuits.
As of 2026 he maintains active admissions in South Dakota, California, and before the Federal Circuit, and he practices at Yates & Shubeck Prof LLC, handling matters in those jurisdictions and in federal court.
