Atty. Joel Douglas Shaw

Atty. Joel Douglas Shaw

Joel Douglas Shaw is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury, commercial law and 4 other areas of law. Joel received a B.S. degree from Arkansas State University in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Belleville Belleville 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Joel Douglas Shaw at a glance

Joel Douglas Shaw is a formation, personal injury, employment, business, and workers comp attorney based in Belleville, Illinois. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2003), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (2005), and Illinois (2006). Educated at University of Missouri (J.D., 2002) and Arkansas State University (B.S., 1999). Serands clients in Belleville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Joel Douglas Shaw is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury, commercial law and 4 other areas of law
  • Joel received a B.S. degree from Arkansas State University in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Joel practices in Belleville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Joel Douglas Shaw's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

Joel Douglas Shaw is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Illinois →

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.

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Joel Douglas Shaw is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Joel Douglas Shaw is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Joel Douglas Shaw is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joel Douglas Shaw

Where is Joel Douglas Shaw's law office located?
Joel Douglas Shaw's law practice is located in Belleville, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel Douglas Shaw handle?
Joel Douglas Shaw focuses on formation, personal injury, employment, business, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Joel Douglas Shaw practiced law?
Joel Douglas Shaw has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Joel Douglas Shaw go to law school?
Joel Douglas Shaw earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.S., 1999).
How can I contact Joel Douglas Shaw for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Missouri
- 2002
B.S.
Arkansas State University
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 2005
Illinois
Admitted: 2006

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