Atty. Sean Michael Shaw
An award-winning and dedicated trial attorney, Sean Shaw is a fearless advocate for consumers inside and outside of the courtroom. Sean was born and raised in Tallahassee and has been a resident of the Tampa Bay community for the past nine years.
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Sean Michael Shaw is an Attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Swope, Rodante P.A.. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, commercial re, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Florida (2003), U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Florida (2004), and District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (2012). Educated at University of Florida Levin School of Law (J.D., 2003) and Princeton University (A.B. Politics, 2000). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of The Florida Bar American Bar Association National Bar Association N, A, and A. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- An award-winning and dedicated trial attorney, Sean Shaw is a fearless advocate for consumers inside and outside of the courtroom
- Sean was born and raised in Tallahassee and has been a resident of the Tampa Bay community for the past nine years
- He graduated from Princeton University in 2000 with an A.B. in Politics and graduated from the University Of Florida Levin School Of Law in 2003 with a J.D
- In 2008, he was appointed as Florida’s Insurance Consumer Advocate by Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink
- In that capacity he managed fifteen dedicated state employees committed to protecting Florida families and businesses on insurance matters
- With over 10 years of experience representing policyholders throughout the state of Florida, Sean is a public champion for policyholders as the founder of the Policyholders of Florida, a statewide consumer advocacy coalition
- He has been a passionate consumer advocate for the last decade, both as an attorney and a legislator, notably running for Florida Attorney General in 2018
- Sean was the Democratic Nominee for Attorney General and was the first African-American nominee for Attorney General in the history of the State of Florida
- In August 2016, Shaw was elected State Representative from District 61, which encompasses East Tampa, Ybor City, Progress Village, Seminole Heights, and parts of West Tampa
- He has immersed himself in his community through mentorship, which he believes is a key element to our youth’s success
- In addition, he is committed to closing the gaps in the public school system and ensuring that all kids have access to the best education needed to obtain a bright future
- Sean Shaw is a member of St. Johns Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Hillsborough Education Foundation, the Saturday Morning Breakfast Group, Tampa Organization Black Affairs, George Edgecomb Bar Association, and numerous other civic organizations
- He is licensed to practice law in Florida and Washington D.C. and is authorized to appear before any state or federal court in the state of Florida
- He is also the proud son of the late Leander J. Shaw Jr., the first African- American Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court
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Sean Michael Shaw's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sean Michael Shaw handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Sean Michael Shaw is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Sean Michael Shaw is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →
Sean Michael Shaw is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Florida →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Sean Michael Shaw is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Florida →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Sean Michael Shaw is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tampa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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