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Joel T. Shaw is an attorney based in Portland, MAINE. The practice focuses on Business and Securities.
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- Portland, MAINE
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- Business · Securities
- Handles Business and Securities matters from Portland, MAINE.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law, Portland (ME) (2026).
About Joel T. Shaw: Joel T. Shaw is an attorney based in Portland, MAINE. The practice focuses on Business and Securities.
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Joel T. Shaw represents clients in Portland, Maine across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About Joel T. Shaw
With a past as a securities regulator in the New Hampshire Bureau of Securities Regulation, Joel has deep expertise in the federal and state securities laws—and the practical insight it takes to navigate today’s financial markets successfully.
Whether you’re an operating company seeking early stage or later round financing, Joel will help you structure capital-raising transactions and prepare disclosure documents that have every “i” dotted and every “t” crossed. And he’s just as good at counseling private investment funds on fund formation and compliance. And in addition to raising capital, he helps investors put it to work—including assisting both institutions and high net worth individuals review offering documents, conduct due diligence, and negotiate deal terms.
Joel is also very experienced in:- Advising financial institutions and investment advisers with respect to mergers and acquisitions
- Counseling state and federal investment advisers with respect to organization, registration, and compliance matters
- Defending brokers and advisers in connection with regulatory exams and enforcement proceedings
Credentials
Education
University of New Hampshire (Concord)
JD · 2002
Boston College
BA · 1997
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
New Hampshire, State
ACTIVE
Maine, State of Main
ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law, Portland (ME)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law, Portland (ME)
2024
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securitization and Structured Finance Law
2026
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What areas of law does Joel T. Shaw practice?
Joel T. Shaw focuses on Business and Securities.
Where is Joel T. Shaw located?
Joel T. Shaw primarily serves clients in Portland, Maine, with an office at 100 Middle Street.
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