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Brian Shaw has joined Payne & Fears LLP as an Associate in the firm’s Employment Litigation Group. Brian focuses his practice on commercial litigation, business disputes, and employment law, including wage-and-hour violations, discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims.
Before joining Payne & Fears, Brian was an associate for five years at Buchalter, where he was a member of the Products Liability and White Collar and Investigations practice groups.
Known for his attention to detail and top-notch advocacy, Brian excels in navigating complex litigated matters in state and federal courts across the country.
“We are excited to welcome Brian Shaw to P&F’s Employment Law Group,” said Amy Patton, the group’s co-chair “Brian has a multidisciplinary business litigation background, including trial and arbitration experience. With his experience, Brian will make an immediate impact for our team.”
A History of Success
Brian helped secure a defense award in a breach of contract dispute, where he argued evidentiary motions and examined percipient and expert witnesses.
He participated in the defense of a multinational manufacturer in a two-week jury trial in the Middle District of Florida.
Brian authored a demurrer that was sustained without leave to amend on all causes of action brought in a real estate dispute.
Get to Know Brian
What activities do you enjoy outside of work?
Outside of work, I enjoy skiing, surfing, playing beach volleyball, and riding bikes on the strand.
Why did you join Payne & Fears?
I joined Payne & Fears to be a part of a talented team that will allow me to continue my business litigation practice and expand my employment law experience.
People would be surprised if they knew…
- I went to college in South Carolina.
- I can still recite (more or less) the first ~250 words of The Raven after an elementary school project.
