Paul W. Shaw
About Paul W. Shaw
Paul W. Shaw is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2012. Paul W. Shaw is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Health Care Law
Current Firm: Verrill
Education: Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1975
Location: Boston, MA
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