Atty. David M. Shaw

Atty. David M. Shaw

David M. Shaw is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, business law, development and finance and 3 other areas of law.

North Palm Beach North Palm Beach 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About David M. Shaw at a glance

David M. Shaw is a Member based in North Palm Beach, Florida, practicing at Haile, Shaw & Pfaffenberger, P.A.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1973) and Florida (1980). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1973) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of The Florida Bar. Serands clients in North Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David M. Shaw is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, business law, development and finance and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • David practices at Haile, Shaw & Pfaffenberger, P.A. in North Palm Beach, FL

Practice Areas Explained

David M. Shaw's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David M. Shaw handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

David M. Shaw is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Florida →

Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in North Palm Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David M. Shaw

Where is David M. Shaw's law office located?
David M. Shaw's law practice is located in North Palm Beach, Florida. The firm is Haile, Shaw & Pfaffenberger, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David M. Shaw handle?
David M. Shaw focuses on trusts, probate, business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has David M. Shaw practiced law?
David M. Shaw has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did David M. Shaw go to law school?
David M. Shaw earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact David M. Shaw for a consultation?
You can contact David M. Shaw 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 David M. Shaw received?
David M. Shaw's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1973
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1970

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1973
Florida
Admitted: 1980

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