$ 250-450 per hour
Michael Patrick Shaw
About Michael
Biography
After working nearly 20 years as an in-house corporate and reguatory attorney, in early 2015, I started my own law practice. I now represent individuals, professionals and business owners by applying the experience gained in reviewing, interpreting and enforcing complex and often ambiguous rules and regulations to assist clients in achieving the best possible outcome for themselves, their family, and their business.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Administrative Law
25%
23 years | 26 cases
Business
25%
32 years | 25 cases
Contracts and Agreements
25%
32 years | 35 cases
Securities and Investment Fraud
25%
25 years | 30 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 13 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 31 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
The Shaw Law Group, LLC
5219 Springlake Way, Baltimore, MD, 21212
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Michael Patrick Shaw's Reviews
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Posted by Thomas | October 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Instilled confidence
My wife and myself hired Mike Shaw after we had previously engaged a other attorney. We had lost confidence in him and felt as though his fees we more important than our problem. Mike was referred to me by one of my clients who spoke very highly of him. From the moment I first spoke with him, he inst...
Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
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Excellent Help with CFP(R) Compliance Matters
Michael was extremely professional and knowledgeable in a variety of CFP(R) compliance matters. We would definitely consult with Michael again in the future and strongly recommend his experience and expertise
Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Lawyer
Mr. Shaw is the best Lawyer I have ever dealt with he does everything he said he's going to do. He also kept me updated on how everything was going with each of my case. I would recommend him to anybody that need a lawyer.
Michael Patrick Shaw's Lawyer Endorsements
"Michael is an exceptionally effective attorney. He takes the time necessary to understand his clients' needs and draws on his years of experience to provide thoughtful guidance. It is always a pleasure to refer people to Michael because I know they will be well taken care of."
Lee Carpenter
Unknown lawyer
Experience
Honors
2006
President's Award, FINRA
2006
Certified Regulatory Compliance Professional (CRCP) designation, NASD Institute at Wharton
2003
Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation, The American College of Financial Services
1999
Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation, The American College of Financial Services
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Principal, The Shaw Law Group, LLC
2015 - 2016
Managing Director, Oyster Consulting, LLC
2007 - 2014
Managing Director, and Corporate Secretary, Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.
2000 - 2007
Director, Assistant Corporate Secretary, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (Finra)
1997 - 2000
Counsel, Monumental Life Insurance Company
1994 - 1997
Attorney, Maryland Department of Human Resources
Associations
2015 - Present
National Society of Compliance Professionals
2012 - Present
District of Columbia Bar
2007 - Present
Society of Corporate Counsel and Ethics
1994 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association
2008 - 2009
St. Thomas More SocietyPresident
2005 - 2006
Marquette University Alumni AssociationPresident
Education
1993
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
Marquette University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2016
National Society of Compliance Professional's July 2016 issue of "Currents"
"The Challenge of Complying with Multiple and Differing Fiduciary Rules"
2015
Oyster Consulting blog
"CFP(R) Fee-Only Guidance"
Languages
English