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.
School & College Law Attorney · Serving Nashville, TN · 19+ Years Experience
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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.
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About 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
- Matthew practices in Nashville, TN
Practice Areas Explained
Matthew Patrick Shaw's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Patrick Shaw handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Nashville.
Education Law in Nashville
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Nashville
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.
Nashville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Nashville-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 Nashville Choose Matthew Patrick 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 Matthew Patrick Shaw's practice in the field of education.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Matthew Patrick Shaw brings 19+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and Georgia, Matthew Patrick Shaw can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Education Practice
Concentrating on education means Matthew Patrick Shaw's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Nashville
A Nashville-based practice means Matthew Patrick 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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