Atty. John Robert Shaw

Atty. John Robert Shaw

John Robert Shaw is a lawyer practicing public law, water, land use and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1966, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Costa Mesa Costa Mesa 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About John Robert Shaw at a glance

John Robert Shaw is an Of Counsel based in Costa Mesa, California, practicing at Woodruff Spradlin And Smart A Professional Corporation. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on contracts, zoning, government, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1971). Educated at Hastings College of Law, University of California (J.D., 1970) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A., 1966). Serands clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Robert Shaw is a lawyer practicing public law, water, land use and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1966, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • John practices at Woodruff, Spradlin & Smart A Professional Corporation in Costa Mesa, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Robert Shaw's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Land Use & Zoning

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Robert Shaw

Where is John Robert Shaw's law office located?
John Robert Shaw's law practice is located in Costa Mesa, California. The firm is Woodruff Spradlin And Smart A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Robert Shaw handle?
John Robert Shaw focuses on contracts, zoning, government, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Robert Shaw practiced law?
John Robert Shaw has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did John Robert Shaw go to law school?
John Robert Shaw earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.A., 1966).
How can I contact John Robert Shaw for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of Law, University of California
- 1970
B.A.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1966

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1971

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