Atty. John W. Shaw

Atty. John W. Shaw

John W. Shaw is a lawyer practicing aviation & marine law, life sciences, products liability and 4 other areas of law.

Torrance Torrance 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About John W. Shaw at a glance

John W. Shaw is a construction, product liability, litigation, adr, and appellate attorney based in Torrance, California. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in California United States Supreme Court United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit United S (1978). Educated at California State University, Long Beach (B.A. Political, 1975) and Loyola Law School J.D. 1978 Law Review Loyola Law School J.D. published article (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of ASCDC), 1999-2014 •American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) •Defense Research Institute •Los Angeles County Bar Association •Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA, Professional Memberships and Activities •Los Angeles Superior Court ADR Judges Committee •Board of Directors - Association of Southern California Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Torrance, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John W. Shaw is a lawyer practicing aviation & marine law, life sciences, products liability and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from California State University, Long Beach in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • John practices in Torrance, CA

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.

Construction Law

John W. Shaw is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →

Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John W. Shaw is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →

Appellate Practice

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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 Torrance 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 W. Shaw

Where is John W. Shaw's law office located?
John W. Shaw's law practice is located in Torrance, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John W. Shaw handle?
John W. Shaw focuses on construction, product liability, litigation, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John W. Shaw practiced law?
John W. Shaw has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did John W. Shaw go to law school?
John W. Shaw earned their education at (B.A. Political, 1975); (—).
How can I contact John W. Shaw for a consultation?
You can contact John W. 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 W. Shaw received?
John W. Shaw's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.A. Political
California State University, Long Beach
- 1975
Loyola Law School J.D. 1978 Law Review Loyola Law School J.D. published article
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California United States Supreme Court United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit United S
Admitted: 1978

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