Atty. Stephen D. Shawe

Atty. Stephen D. Shawe

Stephen D. Shawe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment.

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Profile Summary

About Stephen D. Shawe at a glance

Stephen D. Shawe is a employment and litigation attorney based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1965). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Stephen D. Shawe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Stephen D., who practices law in Baltimore, Maryland, has been recognized since 1983
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen D. Shawe's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen D. Shawe handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Stephen D. Shawe is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Maryland →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Stephen D. Shawe is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baltimore are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen D. Shawe

Where is Stephen D. Shawe's law office located?
Stephen D. Shawe's law practice is located in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen D. Shawe handle?
Stephen D. Shawe focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
Where did Stephen D. Shawe go to law school?
Stephen D. Shawe earned their education at (J.D., 1965).
How can I contact Stephen D. Shawe for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen D. Shawe directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Stephen D. Shawe received?
Stephen D. Shawe's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Management.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1965

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Baltimore)
- 2012

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