Atty. David C. Shaw
David C. Shaw is a lawyer practicing special education law, civil rights.
Civil Rights & More Attorney · Serving Bloomfield, CT · 53+ Years Experience
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About David C. Shaw at a Glance
David C. Shaw is a Member based in Bloomfield, Connecticut, practicing at Law Office of David C. Shaw, LLC. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on civil rights and education. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1973), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1974), and U.S. Supreme Court (1976). Educated at University of Connecticut (J.D., 1973) and Union College (B.S., 1966). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Hartford County and Connecticut Bar Associations Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association American Association on Mental Deficiency The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps. Serves clients in Bloomfield, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David C. Shaw
- David C. Shaw is a lawyer practicing special education law, civil rights
- David C. received a B.S. degree from Union College in 1966, and has been licensed for 53 years
- David C. practices at Law Office of David C. Shaw, LLC in Bloomfield, CT
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David C. Shaw's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David C. Shaw handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Bloomfield.
Civil Rights in Bloomfield
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
David C. Shaw is one of 69,634 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Connecticut →
Education Law in Bloomfield
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
David C. Shaw is one of 23,864 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Connecticut →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Bloomfield
Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bloomfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut 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 Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Bloomfield Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Bloomfield-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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Why Clients in Bloomfield Choose David C. 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 David C. Shaw's practice in the field of civil rights and education.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David C. Shaw brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Connecticut, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court, David C. Shaw can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering civil rights and education, David C. Shaw can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Bloomfield
A Bloomfield-based practice means David C. 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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