Atty. James Michael Shaw
Mr. James (Jamie) Shaw has served as the managing partner for the Carabin Shaw Law Firm going on 30 years. A sixth-generation Texan, Shaw received his BBA in Finance at St. Mary's University. He studied law at the University of Loyola and graduated from the University of Loyola School of Law in 1992. Mr.Shaw founded the Carabin Shaw Law Firm that same year with the guiding principle that the firm will always put clients first. By building on a
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James Michael Shaw is a Member based in San Antonio, Texas, practicing at Carabin Shaw. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in Texas North Dakota (1992). Educated at University of Loyola School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Saint Mary's University of San Antonio (B.S.B.A., 1989). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in San Antonio, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Mr. James (Jamie) Shaw has served as the managing partner for the Carabin Shaw Law Firm going on 30 years. A sixth-generation Texan, Shaw received his BBA in Finance at St. Mary's University. He studied law at the University of Loyola and graduated from the University of Loyola School of Law in 1992. Mr.Shaw founded the Carabin Shaw Law Firm that same year with the guiding principle that the firm will always put clients first. By building on a “client first” philosophy, Carabin Shaw has grown into one of the largest Personal Injury Law Firms in Texas. Carabin Shaw is known for standing up to powerful insurance companies and fighting for its clients. Through Mr. Shaw's leadership, the Carabin Shaw Firm has expanded to serve locations throughout Texas. Shaw is licensed in the State Bar of Texas as well as in New Mexico, Colorado and North Dakota. Shaw resides in San Antonio with his wife Anna Shaw and their children. Active in the community, the family and the law firm support the San Antonio Food Bank, Blue Santa, the Angel Tree Foundation, the San Antonio Police Officers Association, the Boys and Girls Club of San Antonio and the Saint Anthony De Padua Catholic Church. Practicing in Personal Injury Mr. Shaw concentrates his legal practice on auto accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death cases, personal injury cases and mass tort cases. Shaw's hobbies include traveling, hunting, fishing and attending concerts. Three most recent concerts were the Rolling Stones, Aerosmith and Lady Gaga. Active in the Community Aransas County Youth Project Shaw is the founder and past President of the ACYP (Aransas County Youth Project) from 2001 - 2006. This organization was formed to assist graduates of the Rockport-Fulton High School with continuing their education in colleges or trade schools. Annual Pro Bono Effort through the San Antonio Bar Association's "Just Take One Program" Shaw individually participates and encourages all Carabin Shaw Attorneys to participate in an Annual Pro Bono Effort through the San Antonio Bar Association's "Just Take One Program." The "Just Take One Program" assists individuals and families of San Antonio and South Texas with free legal assistance for the poor and/or disabled. Catholic Church Shaw is a current member of the Saint Anthony de Padua of San Antonio and a former member of both the Sacred Heart Church of Rockport and the Corpus Christi Diocese Bishop's Guild. Angel Tree Mr. Shaw and his wife Anna are long-time sponsors and underwriters of the Angel Tree Project. Shaw is a longtime supporter of Blue Santa, Blue Cares and the San Antonio Police Officers Association. Professional & Bar Association Memberships State Bar of Texas Association of Trial Lawyers of America American Association for Justice Texas Trial Lawyers Association San Antonio Bar Association San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association National Trial Lawyers Association State Bar of Colorado State Bar of New Mexico State Bar of North Dakota United States District Court
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Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Antonio are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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