Atty. Russell C. Shaw

Atty. Russell C. Shaw

Russell C. Shaw is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, erisa litigation, mergers, acquisitions & joint ventures and 3 other areas of law.

Cleveland Cleveland 61 Years Experience 61 year
Call (216) 939-5369

Profile Summary

About Russell C. Shaw at a glance

Russell C. Shaw is a Partner; Practice Head, Employee Benefits based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Walter | Haverfield, LLP. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Ohio All Ohio courts US District Court US Supreme Court (1965) and Texas (1980). Educated at The Ohio State University (J.D., 1965) and The Ohio State University (B.S., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Russell C. Shaw is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, erisa litigation, mergers, acquisitions & joint ventures and 3 other areas of law
  • Russell received a B.S. in B.A. degree from The Ohio State University in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • Russell practices at Walter | Haverfield, LLP in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Russell C. Shaw's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Russell C. Shaw is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Russell C. Shaw is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Russell C. Shaw is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Ohio →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Russell C. Shaw is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Ohio →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Russell C. Shaw is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 venue, 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 Russell C. Shaw

Where is Russell C. Shaw's law office located?
Russell C. Shaw's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Walter | Haverfield, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Russell C. Shaw handle?
Russell C. Shaw focuses on employment, business, ip, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Russell C. Shaw practiced law?
Russell C. Shaw has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did Russell C. Shaw go to law school?
Russell C. Shaw earned their education at (J.D., 1965); (B.S., 1962).
How can I contact Russell C. Shaw for a consultation?
You can contact Russell C. 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 Russell C. Shaw received?
Russell C. Shaw's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
The Ohio State University
- 1965
B.S.
The Ohio State University
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio All Ohio courts US District Court US Supreme Court
Admitted: 1965
Texas
Admitted: 1980

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