Atty. James W. Shaw

Atty. James W. Shaw

James W. Shaw is a lawyer practicing estate planning, guardianship, power of attorney and 2 other areas of law.

Spartanburg Spartanburg 49 yrs experience 49 year
Call (864) 825-5489 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James W. Shaw at a glance

James W. Shaw is an Attorney based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, practicing at Dennis, Shaw, Drennan & Pack, LLC. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, ssd, poa, and securities. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Spartanburg, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James W. Shaw is a lawyer practicing estate planning, guardianship, power of attorney and 2 other areas of law
  • James has been licensed for 49 years
  • James practices at Dennis, Shaw, Drennan & Pack, LLC in Spartanburg, SC

Practice Areas Explained

James W. Shaw's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James W. Shaw is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in South Carolina →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James W. Shaw is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in South Carolina →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

James W. Shaw is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in South Carolina →

Power of Attorney

James W. Shaw is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in South Carolina →

Securities Law

James W. Shaw is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in South Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Spartanburg are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina 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 South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James W. Shaw

Where is James W. Shaw's law office located?
James W. Shaw's law practice is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The firm is Dennis, Shaw, Drennan & Pack, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James W. Shaw handle?
James W. Shaw focuses on trusts, estate planning, ssd, poa, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has James W. Shaw practiced law?
James W. Shaw has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
How can I contact James W. Shaw for a consultation?
You can contact James W. 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 James W. Shaw received?
James W. Shaw's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1977

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