Atty. Douglas Allan Shaw

Atty. Douglas Allan Shaw

Douglas Allan Shaw is a lawyer practicing construction law, personal injury, civil practice and 1 other area of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1966, and has been licensed for 56 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Allan Shaw at a glance

Douglas Allan Shaw is a personal injury, real estate, construction, and litigation attorney based in Los Angeles, California. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Admitted to practice in California (1970) and U.S. Supreme Court (1975). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles (J.D., 1969) and Stanford University (B.A., 1966). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Allan Shaw is a lawyer practicing construction law, personal injury, civil practice and 1 other area of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1966, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • Douglas practices in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Allan Shaw's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Douglas Allan Shaw is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

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

Douglas Allan Shaw is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Construction Law

Douglas Allan Shaw is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Douglas Allan Shaw is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Allan Shaw

Where is Douglas Allan Shaw's law office located?
Douglas Allan Shaw's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Allan Shaw handle?
Douglas Allan Shaw focuses on personal injury, real estate, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Douglas Allan Shaw practiced law?
Douglas Allan Shaw has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did Douglas Allan Shaw go to law school?
Douglas Allan Shaw earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.A., 1966).
How can I contact Douglas Allan Shaw for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1969
B.A.
Stanford University
- 1966

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1975

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