James M. Shaw was born in Refugio, Texas and grew up in Rockport-Fulton on the Texas Coast. Shaw is the founding shareholder of Carabin & Shaw P.C. He was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1992. He received his Bachelors Degree in Business and Finance from St. Mary's University in 1989 and his Law Degree from the University of Loyola in 1992.

Shaw is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America; the American Association for Justice and a Fellowship Member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association.

Shaw has served as the managing partner of the Carabin & Shaw Law Firm since 1992 and has assisted and/or overseen the recovery of over 150 million dollars of personal injury settlements and/or recoveries.

Shaw is a founding member and served as the President of the Aransas County Youth Project from 2001 - 2006. This organization assisted graduates of the Rockport-Fulton High School with continuing their educational pursuits in colleges, universities and/or trade schools.

Shaw has participated as a rider and assisted in fundraising efforts for the MS 150 Bike to the Beach in 2005, 2006 and 2007. The MS 150 raises money and awareness for those suffering from Multiple Sclerosis. And Shaw has participated as a runner in the Rock & Roll Marathon in San Antonio in 2008, 2009 and 2010.

Shaw has also assisted and overseen the Law Firm's volunteer / Pro Bono Efforts thru the San Antonio Bar Association's "Just Take One Program" for 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. The "Just Take One Program" assists individuals and families of San Antonio and Texas with free legal assistance for the poor and/or disabled.

Shaw is an active member of Saint Anthony de Padua of San Antonio, a former member of Sacred Heart Church of Rockport and a former member of the Corpus Christi Diocese Bishop's Guild.

Shaw concentrates his legal practice on auto accident cases, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death cases and personal injury cases. He can be reached toll free at 1-800-862-1260 or at the main office at (210)222-2288.