Atty. David Shaw

Atty. David Shaw

Mr. David Shaw is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, employee benefits, workers compensation and 2 other areas of law.

Harahan Harahan 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

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. Serands clients in Harahan, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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 Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Shaw 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.

David Shaw is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Louisiana →

Workers Compensation

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 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Louisiana →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

David Shaw is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Louisiana →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

David Shaw is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Louisiana →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

David Shaw is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Shaw

Where is David Shaw's law office located?
David Shaw's law practice is located in Harahan, Louisiana. The firm is David Shaw. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Shaw handle?
David Shaw focuses on employment, workers comp, health care, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has David Shaw practiced law?
David Shaw has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did David Shaw go to law school?
David Shaw earned their education at (J.D. Admiralty, 1986); (B.A. Admiralty, 1983).
How can I contact David Shaw for a consultation?
You can contact David 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 Shaw received?
David Shaw's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Admiralty
Tulane University of Louisiana
- 1986
B.A. Admiralty
Tulane University of Louisiana
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, F
Admitted: 1988
Texas State Court
Admitted: 1995

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