Joseph Allan Shaw

I grew up in Evergreen, Alabama. I graduated from Lyeffion High School, received a Bachelors of Science degree in comprehensive social studies for secondary education from Auburn University in Montgomery. I received my law degree from the University of Alabama School of Law. Between obtaining my undergraduate degree and my law degree, my wife and I started Essential Maintenance Services, Inc. providing maintenance and janitorial services to commercial and industrial customers, which my wife still owns and manages. I also taught school during this period of time. I grew up understanding the value of hard work and the necessity of growing a business by building relationships. I want each of my clients to consider me their family law attorney for the rest of their life. I want you to feel good about referring me to your friends or family.  Therefore, I am committed to always providing the very best legal service possible for each and every client regardless of how big or small their legal issues may be.

My family and I moved to Loxley in 2004 where we built a home and I started my law office. We moved to Baldwin County to be near family and because of the great reputation that the public school system has. We have greatly enjoyed being a part of this community and look forward to spending the rest of our lives here.

I have remained a member of the Loxley Optimist Club ever since joining back in 2005. I have served various functions, including oratorical chair, vice president, and president of that club. All of our projects are designed to bring out the best in kids…..the Optimist motto is: “Bringing out the best in our youth, our communities, and ourselves.” I have served as Lt. Governor for the Alabama-Mississippi District of Optimist International on two separate occasions.

Continuing Legal Education

The law is a dynamic and continually changing field. It is important for attorneys to always be continuing their legal education so that they remain current in the areas of law that they practice. In addition to studying the statutes and cases pertaining to any matters that I am working on, I usually read several books a year about topics effecting my clients. I also regularly attend Continuing Legal Education classes.