Atty. William A. Shaw
William A. Shaw is a lawyer practicing plaintiff's personal injury, litigation, negligence and 7 other areas of law.
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About William A. Shaw at a glance
William A. Shaw is an Attorney based in Ithaca, New York. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (1976) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1977). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1975) and Cathedral College (B.A., 1964). Serands clients in Ithaca, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William A. Shaw is a lawyer practicing plaintiff's personal injury, litigation, negligence and 7 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from Cathedral College in 1964, and has been licensed for 50 years
- William practices in Ithaca, NY
Practice Areas Explained
William A. Shaw's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William A. 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.
William A. Shaw is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
William A. Shaw is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in New York →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
William A. Shaw is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William A. Shaw is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
William A. Shaw is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Ithaca are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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