Atty. John L. Shaw

Atty. John L. Shaw

Mr. John L.

Raleigh Raleigh 57 yrs experience 57 year
Call (984) 326-7109 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John L. Shaw at a glance

John L. Shaw is a Partner based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Poyner Spruill LLP. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1969). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1969) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.S., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Wake County (Board of Directors, 1981-1982) and North Carolina (Council Member, Construction Law Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John L. Shaw is a lawyer practicing commercial, administrative law, construction law and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • John practices at Poyner Spruill LLP in Raleigh, NC

Practice Areas Explained

John L. Shaw's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

John L. Shaw is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John L. Shaw is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John L. Shaw is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in North Carolina →

Construction Law

John L. Shaw is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John L. Shaw is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

Looking for additional North Carolina attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Raleigh or all attorneys in North Carolina.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about John L. Shaw

Where is John L. Shaw's law office located?
John L. Shaw's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm is Poyner Spruill LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John L. Shaw handle?
John L. Shaw focuses on business, real estate, ip, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has John L. Shaw practiced law?
John L. Shaw has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did John L. Shaw go to law school?
John L. Shaw earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.S., 1966).
How can I contact John L. Shaw for a consultation?
You can contact John L. 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 John L. Shaw received?
John L. Shaw's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1969
B.S.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1969

Reviews

5.0
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.