Atty. Brian Shaw
Brian Shaw is a lawyer practicing adversarial, antitrust & trade law, appeals and 2 other areas of law. Brian received a B.S. degree from University of California, Los Angeles, and has been licensed for 25 years.
Adversarial & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 25+ Years Experience
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About Brian Shaw at a Glance
Brian Shaw is an Attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at O'Melveny & Myers LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on business, appellate, and aviation. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2001). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 2001) and University of California, Los Angeles B.S. Biology and Psychology (—). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brian Shaw
- Brian Shaw is a lawyer practicing adversarial, antitrust & trade law, appeals and 2 other areas of law
- Brian received a B.S. degree from University of California, Los Angeles, and has been licensed for 25 years
- Brian practices at O'Melveny & Myers LLP in Los Angeles, CA
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Brian Shaw's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Shaw handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Business & Corporate Law in Los Angeles
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Appellate Practice in Los Angeles
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Aviation Law in Los Angeles
Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Brian Shaw
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Brian Shaw's practice in the field of business, appellate, and aviation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Brian Shaw brings 25+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, appellate, and aviation, Brian Shaw can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Brian Shaw attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Brian Shaw Handles in Los Angeles
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