Atty. David Shaw
Mr. David Shaw is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, employee benefits, workers compensation and 2 other areas of law.
Admiralty and Maritime Law & More Attorney · Serving Harahan, LA · 38+ Years Experience
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About David Shaw at a Glance
David Shaw is a Member based in Harahan, Louisiana, practicing at David Shaw. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on employment, workers comp, health care, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1988), U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, F (1988), and Texas State Court (1995). Educated at Tulane University of Louisiana (J.D. Admiralty, 1986) and Tulane University of Louisiana (B.A. Admiralty, 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Harahan, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Shaw
- Mr. David Shaw is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, employee benefits, workers compensation and 2 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
- David practices at David Shaw in Harahan, LA
Practice Areas Explained
David Shaw's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Shaw handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Harahan.
Employment Law in Harahan
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
David Shaw is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Louisiana →
Workers Compensation in Harahan
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
David Shaw is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Louisiana →
Health Care Law in Harahan
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
David Shaw is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Louisiana →
Insurance Law in Harahan
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
David Shaw is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Louisiana →
Maritime & Admiralty Law in Harahan
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
David Shaw is one of 11,459 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Louisiana →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Harahan
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Harahan are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Harahan Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Harahan-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 Harahan Choose David 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 Shaw's practice in the field of employment, workers comp, health care, insurance, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Shaw brings 38+ 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 Louisiana, U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, F, and Texas State Court, David Shaw can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, workers comp, and health care, David Shaw can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Harahan
A Harahan-based practice means David Shaw attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David Shaw Handles in Harahan
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters David Shaw has experience with under Louisiana law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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