Atty. Laura Jan Shaw

Atty. Laura Jan Shaw

Laura Jan Shaw is a lawyer practicing corporate, securities, mergers and acquisitions. Laura received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Laura Jan Shaw at a glance

Laura Jan Shaw is a business, m&a, and securities attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1991), New York (1992), California (1994), and Ohio (1997). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1991) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Laura Jan Shaw is a lawyer practicing corporate, securities, mergers and acquisitions
  • Laura received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Laura practices in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Laura Jan Shaw's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Laura Jan 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.

Laura Jan Shaw is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Laura Jan Shaw is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ohio →

Securities Law

Laura Jan Shaw is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Laura Jan Shaw

Where is Laura Jan Shaw's law office located?
Laura Jan Shaw's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Laura Jan Shaw handle?
Laura Jan Shaw focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Laura Jan Shaw practiced law?
Laura Jan Shaw has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Laura Jan Shaw go to law school?
Laura Jan Shaw earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Laura Jan Shaw for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1991
B.A.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1988

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1991
New York
Admitted: 1992
California
Admitted: 1994
Ohio
Admitted: 1997

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