Atty. Jonathan C. Shaw
Jonathan C. Shaw graduated from Morehead State University with a B.B.A. in 1992 cum laude; an M.B.A. in 1994 and received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Louisville, Louis D.
Education Law & More Attorney · Serving Paintsville, KY · 27+ Years Experience
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About Jonathan C. Shaw at a Glance
Jonathan C. Shaw is a Partner based in Paintsville, Kentucky, practicing at Porter, Banks, Baldwin & Shaw, PLLC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business, civil rights, education, and insurance. Educated at University of Louisville School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Morehead State University (B.B.A., 1992). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Johnson County Bar Association. Serves clients in Paintsville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan C. Shaw
- Jonathan C. Shaw graduated from Morehead State University with a B.B.A. in 1992 cum laude
- an M.B.A. in 1994 and received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Louisville, Louis D. Brandeis School of Law in 1999
- Prior to entering law school Jonathan was a faculty member at Morehead State University and Vice President of Operations for a regional medical equipment company
- Admitted to the bar in 1999, Jonathan has been involved in the firm's active trial and appellate practice in state and federal courts practicing throughout the eastern half of the state with a focus primarily involving the defense of employment and civil rights claims on behalf of boards of education and other local governmental entities
- Jonathan is licensed to practice law in all state and federal courts in Kentucky as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Cincinnati, Ohio
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in Richmond, Virginia
- United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia at Washington, D.C
- and the United States Supreme Court
Practice Areas Explained
Jonathan C. Shaw's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan C. Shaw handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Paintsville.
Business & Corporate Law in Paintsville
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Jonathan C. Shaw is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kentucky →
Civil Rights in Paintsville
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Jonathan C. Shaw is one of 69,634 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Kentucky →
Education Law in Paintsville
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Jonathan C. Shaw is one of 23,864 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Kentucky →
Insurance Law in Paintsville
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Jonathan C. Shaw is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Kentucky →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Paintsville
Practicing law in Kentucky. Legal matters in Kentucky are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Paintsville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kentucky state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kentucky brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Kentucky courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Paintsville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Paintsville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Paintsville Choose Jonathan C. Shaw
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jonathan C. Shaw's practice in the field of business, civil rights, education, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jonathan C. Shaw brings 27+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, civil rights, and education, Jonathan C. Shaw can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Paintsville
A Paintsville-based practice means Jonathan C. Shaw attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Jonathan C. Shaw Handles in Paintsville
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Jonathan C. Shaw has experience with under Kentucky law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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