Atty. John Towner Shaw

Atty. John Towner Shaw

John Towner Shaw is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, real estate and 11 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Jonesburg Jonesburg 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About John Towner Shaw at a glance

John Towner Shaw is a Member based in Jonesburg, Missouri, practicing at Law Office of John T. Shaw. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on contracts, trusts, probate, estate planning, and employment. Admitted to practice in California (1998), Missouri (1999), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1999), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (2000). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D. University, 1998) and Brigham Young University (B.S., 1995). Active member of St and Charles County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in Jonesburg, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Towner Shaw is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, real estate and 11 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • John practices at Law Office of John T. Shaw in Jonesburg, MO

Practice Areas Explained

John Towner Shaw's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

John Towner Shaw is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Missouri →

Trusts

John Towner Shaw is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Missouri →

Probate

John Towner Shaw is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Missouri →

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.

John Towner Shaw is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →

Employment Law

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

John Towner Shaw is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Towner Shaw

Where is John Towner Shaw's law office located?
John Towner Shaw's law practice is located in Jonesburg, Missouri. The firm is Law Office of John T. Shaw. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Towner Shaw handle?
John Towner Shaw focuses on contracts, trusts, probate, estate planning, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has John Towner Shaw practiced law?
John Towner Shaw has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did John Towner Shaw go to law school?
John Towner Shaw earned their education at (J.D. University, 1998); (B.S., 1995).
How can I contact John Towner Shaw for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. University
University of Minnesota
- 1998
B.S.
Brigham Young University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1998
Missouri
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 2001

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