Atty. John W. Shaw

Atty. John W. Shaw

John W. Shaw is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, commercial litigation.

Wilmington Wilmington 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About John W. Shaw at a glance

John W. Shaw is a Member based in Wilmington, Delaware, practicing at Shaw Keller LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Delaware (1995) and Pennsylvania U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Ci (1995). Educated at University of Pittsburgh School of Law J.D. magna cum laude (—) and Penn State University B.S. Engineering Science Penn State University B.S. with honors and high distinction (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Wilmington, DE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John W. Shaw is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, commercial litigation
  • John received a B.S. degree from Penn State University, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • John practices at Shaw Keller LLP in Wilmington, DE

Practice Areas Explained

John W. Shaw's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John W. 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 W. Shaw is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Delaware →

Intellectual Property

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

John W. Shaw is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Delaware →

Civil Litigation

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

John W. Shaw is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Delaware →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Delaware

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John W. Shaw

Where is John W. Shaw's law office located?
John W. Shaw's law practice is located in Wilmington, Delaware. The firm is Shaw Keller LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John W. Shaw handle?
John W. Shaw focuses on business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Delaware.
How long has John W. Shaw practiced law?
John W. Shaw has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did John W. Shaw go to law school?
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How can I contact John W. Shaw for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John W. Shaw received?
John W. Shaw's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

University of Pittsburgh School of Law J.D. magna cum laude
- In Progress
Penn State University B.S. Engineering Science Penn State University B.S. with honors and high distinction
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Delaware
Admitted: 1995
Pennsylvania U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Ci
Admitted: 1995

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