Atty. James E. Shaw
James E. Shaw is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate and gift taxation, pension plans and 2 other areas of law.
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James E. Shaw is a residential, trusts, estate planning, employment, and real estate attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in New York (1976), District of Columbia (1979), and Pennsylvania (1982). Educated at Columbia University J.D. (—) and Columbia University B.A. (—). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James E. Shaw is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate and gift taxation, pension plans and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Columbia University, and has been licensed for 50 years
- James practices in Philadelphia, PA
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James E. Shaw is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Pennsylvania →
James E. Shaw is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Pennsylvania →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James E. Shaw is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James E. Shaw is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James E. Shaw is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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