Atty. Scott M. Shaw
Scott represents several local, regional and national shopping center developers with regard to litigation and bankruptcy matters. His practice has focused primarily on business-based and property-related litigation at the state and federal levels.
Profile Summary
About Scott M. Shaw at a glance
Scott M. Shaw is a Member based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Evans Harrison Hackett, PLLC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, bankruptcy, breach of contract, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1997) and Tennessee (1998). Educated at Georgia State University College of Law (J.D. CALI, 1997) and Wake Forest University (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Georgia Bar Tennessee Bar Association Federal Bar Association. Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Scott represents several local, regional and national shopping center developers with regard to litigation and bankruptcy matters
- His practice has focused primarily on business-based and property-related litigation at the state and federal levels
- Scott also has extensive experience litigating a variety of commercial and general civil matters
- He has also represented creditors in current national bankruptcies of major retailers
- Scott has handled bench and jury trials in Tennessee and Georgia at the state and federal levels, and has successfully presented appeals in both the state appellate courts and federal circuit courts of appeal
- Awards & Recognitions • Mid-South Super Lawyers, Business Litigation, Rising Star, 2011-2012 Professional Associations & Memberships • American Association for Justice • American Bar Association • Brock/Cooper American Inn of Court • Chattanooga Bar Association, Past President, Young Lawyers Division, Board of Governors, 2005-2006 • Federal Bar Association, Board of Directors, Chattanooga Chapter • Georgia Trial Lawyers Association • State Bar of Georgia • State Bar of Tennessee • Tennessee Association for Justice • Tennessee Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
- Publicity Comm., 2001-2002
- Federal Practice Section Board of Directors
- Leadership Law Class, 2006 • Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility - Hearing Panel Civic Involvement • Cornerstones, Inc., Board of Directors • Engel Stadium Foundation, President • Fort Wood Neighborhood Association, Vice President • St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Vestryman, Stewardship Chair, Endowment Committee Chair, Investment
Practice Areas Explained
Scott M. Shaw's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott M. Shaw handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Scott M. Shaw is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Tennessee →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Scott M. Shaw is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Scott M. Shaw is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Tennessee →
Scott M. Shaw is one of 5,938 breach of contract attorneys indexed nationally. Browse breach of contract attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Scott M. Shaw is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Tennessee →
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 Chattanooga 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 andnue, 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.
Looking for additional Tennessee attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Chattanooga or all attorneys in Tennessee.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Scott M. Shaw
Where is Scott M. Shaw's law office located?
What practice areas does Scott M. Shaw handle?
How long has Scott M. Shaw practiced law?
Where did Scott M. Shaw go to law school?
How can I contact Scott M. Shaw for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Scott M. Shaw received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.