Atty. Matthew Patrick Shaw

Atty. Matthew Patrick Shaw

Matthew Patrick Shaw is a lawyer practicing school & college law. Matthew received a A.B. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2002, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Nashville Nashville 19 Years Experience 19 year

Profile Summary

About Matthew Patrick Shaw at a glance

Matthew Patrick Shaw is a education attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in New York (2007) and Georgia (2007). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 2005) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (A.B., 2002). Serves clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew Patrick Shaw is a lawyer practicing school & college law
  • Matthew received a A.B. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2002, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Matthew practices in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Patrick Shaw's Areas of Practice

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

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Patrick Shaw

Where is Matthew Patrick Shaw's law office located?
Matthew Patrick Shaw's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Patrick Shaw handle?
Matthew Patrick Shaw focuses on education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Matthew Patrick Shaw practiced law?
Matthew Patrick Shaw has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Matthew Patrick Shaw go to law school?
Matthew Patrick Shaw earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (A.B., 2002).
How can I contact Matthew Patrick Shaw for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 2005
A.B.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2002

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2007
Georgia
Admitted: 2007

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