Atty. James Michael Shaw
James Michael Shaw is a lawyer practicing probate, commercial law, mining and minerals and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Arkansas in 1956, and has been licensed for 67 years.
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James Michael Shaw is a Member based in Fort Smith, Arkansas, practicing at Shaw Law Firm. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Their practice focuses on probate, business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (1959) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas (1959). Educated at University of Arkansas (J.D., 1959) and University of Arkansas (B.S.B.A., 1956). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Sebastian County (President, 1968-1969), Arkansas (Secretary, Young Lawyers Section, 1960-1961) and American Bar Associations International Association of Defense Counsel American Counsel Association. Serands clients in Fort Smith, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Michael Shaw is a lawyer practicing probate, commercial law, mining and minerals and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Arkansas in 1956, and has been licensed for 67 years
- James practices at Shaw Law Firm in Fort Smith, AR
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James Michael Shaw is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Arkansas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Why local counsel matters in Arkansas
Practicing law in Arkansas. Legal matters in Arkansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Smith are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arkansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arkansas 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 Arkansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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