Background
Franklin Shaw, Jim was born on September 21, 1956 in Lubbock, Texas, United States.
Franklin Shaw, Jim was born on September 21, 1956 in Lubbock, Texas, United States.
Sam Houston State University (Bachelor of Science, 1978). Gonzaga University School of Law (Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1987). Georgetown University Law Center (Master of Laws, International Law, 1988).
Worked at The Beles Group (Seattle, Washington) specializing in General International Business, Litigation and Arbitration with emphasis in North American Free Trade Agreement, European Community, Russian, and Pacific Rim Law, Computers and Software, Technology Transfer, Intellectual and Industrial Property, State and Federal Construction Law, Federal Contract Disputes, United States. and International Taxation, Estate Planning, Family Law, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy, Entertainment, Publishing and Sports Law. Admitted to the bar, 1990, Washington, Texas and District of Columbia. 1991, United States. District Court, Western District of Washington and United States.
Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.
Phi Delta Phi. Member: Washington State Bar Association. The Beles Group is composed of experienced and independent attorneys who share a common philosophy.
We enjoy practicing law together and we strive to provide our clients with the utmost in competency, communication and common sense at a reasonable cost. Each attorney in the Group brings his or her own unique identity and skills to bear on the resolution of our clients" concerns.
Although much of our attention is devoted to international transactions, litigation and arbitration, we also provide full service in related areas such as government contracts, taxation, construction and intellectual property law.
We are sensitive to the vagaries of other cultures and our language skills include Dutch, French, German, Korean, Polish, Russian and Spanish among others We maintain an international presence through our alliances with correspondent offices worldwide.
Member: Washington State Bar Association.