Booker T. Shaw
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2022 About Booker T. Shaw
Booker T. Shaw is a lawyer based in St. Louis, MO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. Booker T. Shaw is recognized in the following practice areas:
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Appellate Practice
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Thompson Coburn LLP
Education: Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America, J.D., graduated 1976
Location: St. Louis, MO
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