Defense verdict affirmed by Alabama Supreme Court in July 2017.
Jim Shaw
Senior Partner
Jim Shaw
Direct
Phone
205.297.8828
Fax
205.251.1256
Email
jshaw@huielaw.com
Legal Asst
Pam Reynolds
Asst Email
preynolds@huielaw.com
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Bio
Jim Shaw is a lifelong student of the law. When he’s not immersing himself in a case, he is studying new facets of litigation in preparation for future cases. He discovered his love for the law and his talent for public speaking at an early age, which made his career choice an easy one. From his very first client meeting over 35 years ago, Jim has dedicated himself to establishing trust from the beginning and maintaining open, honest communication to ensure long-term success in his client relationships.
Jim joined the firm in 1975 and throughout the past four decades he has gained extensive experience as a civil trial lawyer. He defends clients in the areas of heavy equipment litigation, trucking litigation, insurance coverage litigation and bad faith agency professional liability litigation. He has handled professional malpractice defense for lawyers and law firms as well as claims involving insurance and real estate agents. And, he has served defendants in product liability cases involving construction, logging, marine application, mining and recreational products such as firearms and hunting equipment. Jim consistently demonstrates his appreciation and admiration for his clients and for the trust they have placed in him. He strives to provide the very best value with tremendous respect for their time, investment and reputation.
When he’s not in the office, Jim spends time with his wife, Martha Jean, and pursues his hobbies of photography, fly fishing and cooking. Jim also serves on the Greater Birmingham Humane Society Board of Directors, the Greater Alabama Council of Boy Scouts of America District Executive Committee, the NPR affiliate WBHM Friends Board and on his local Church Council.
Jim earned his BS from The University of Alabama and his JD from The University of Alabama School of Law. In 2014, Jim was named as a Fellow by the Alabama Law Foundation.
Bar & Court Admissions
Alabama State Bar
Alabama Supreme Court, United States District Court for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Alabama
United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
Memberships
Alabama Defense Lawyers Association
Birmingham Bar Association
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Representative Experience
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In January 2017, successful in a petition for writ of mandamus to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals.
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Resources & News
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Positive Maturity Names Jim Shaw “Top 50 Over 50” 2024 Honoree
Huie partner Jim Shaw has been named by Positive Maturity as a 2024 honoree on its “Top 50 Over 50” list. The Top 50 Over 50 List recognizes individuals 50...
02Jim Shaw Inducted as a Fellow of the Alabama Law Foundation
Huie, Fernambucq & Stewart is pleased to announce that Partner James R. Shaw has been named a Fellow of the Alabama Law Foundation. The Alabama Law Foundation established the Fellows...
03Jim Shaw and Jennifer Reid Egbe Secure Defense Verdict
Huie, Fernambucq & Stewart attorneys Jim Shaw and Jennifer Reid Egbe successfully defended an Alabama-based company in an employment discrimination trial lasting four days. Plaintiff’s claims first arose in 2012,...
04Jim Shaw Secures Defense Verdict in Mississippi
Huie, Fernambucq & Stewart Senior Partner Jim Shaw secured a defense verdict for an Alabama-based corporation in a negligence trial lasting four days in the United States District Court for...
05BBJ Names Jim Shaw and Alan Thomas Best of the Bar 2020
We are pleased to announce that Huie partners Jim Shaw and Alan Thomas are among the top-notch legal talent featured in the Birmingham Business Journal’s (BBJ) Best of the Bar...
06Jim Shaw, David Brown and Brent Almond Secure Defense Verdict
The Huie, Fernambucq & Stewart defense team of Jim Shaw, David Brown and Brent Almond secured a win on March 22, 2016, in favor of Boggs & Boulders Off Road...
07Eleven Huie Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America 2013
...Estate: Bob Girardeau and Kelly May Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants: Stan Cash and Allen Sydnor Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants: Lanier Brown II, Stan Cash, De Martenson, Jim Shaw...
08Huie Published in 2021 Best Lawyers in America
...– Insurance). Additionally, two partners received honors for excellence in new practice areas: Gordon Sproule (Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants) and Jim Shaw (Product Liability Litigation – Defendants). Also, seven...
09Huie Attorneys Receive Multiple Honors in 2019 Best Lawyers Listing
...new practice areas. For Tom Bazemore, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants was added to his Best Lawyers listing. Additionally, Jim Shaw was honored for excellence in Transportation Law and G....
10Huie Receives Numerous Accolades in 2022 Best Lawyers Listings
...of the Year”. The recognized attorneys are Jim Shaw, 2022 Birmingham Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants “Lawyer of the Year” and Gordon Sproule, 2022 Birmingham Litigation – Health Care “Lawyer...
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Distinctions & Contributions
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Honoree, named by Positive Maturity as a 2024 honoree on its “Top 50 Over 50” list
02Listed by The Best Lawyers in America since 2021 for Product Liability Litigation - Defendants; listed by The Best Lawyers in America since 2010 for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants and Transportation Law (2010 - 2025)
05Listed by Super Lawyers (2009, 2017-2018, 2021-2022)
06Award Winner, 2020 Birmingham Business Journal Best of the Bar
0708Appointed Member, Alabama State Bar Legal Malpractice Insurance Task Force 2019-2020
1011Selected as a 2017 Top Flight Lawyer by B-Metro magazine
12Jim is consistently “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell surveys and is recognized by his peers in the Bar as Best of the Bar, The Best Lawyers in America, “Birmingham’s Top Attorneys”, Birmingham Magazine, a member of Super Lawyers, and recognized by the Birmingham Business Journal as a leading trial lawyer in the State.
13Speaks frequently to Bar Association groups, continuing education seminars and individual client conferences pertaining to claims prevention and loss recognition and control in manufacturing facilities.