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Mr. Shawver has worked as a lawyer in Washington since 1994. His practice is limited to trial work and litigation.
 
Mr. Shawver has defended hundreds of clients on charges ranging from shoplifting to murder in the first degree. He has earned a reputation in the courts, among defense attorneys, and with the prosecutors as a skilled and aggressive attorney who gets results and fights hard for the rights of his clients. Mr. Shawver has gained an expert and thorough knowledge of DUI cases. He is familiar with every aspect of defending a DUI case, from advising his client whether to take a breathalyzer test at 2:00 a.m. to attacking the prosecution’s police witnesses on cross examination. He stands up to the prosecutor and gives his clients peace of mind with the knowledge that their rights are protected and they will get the best result possible
 
Mr. Shawver also has broad experience in personal injury law. Through his work on cases involving serious injuries, including life-threatening injuries, he knows how to effectively represent his clients and get results. One of the special areas of expertise Mr. Shawver has developed is injuries to the brain and spine. Through his work on these cases, he has seen how important it is to have an attorney who knows the complexities of these cases from the beginning, so that all of the appropriate experts are consulted and the case is prepared well for litigation and negotiations. Clients with an inexperienced attorney often receive a fraction of what the case is actually worth.
 
Mr. Shawver has also worked on hundreds of automobile accident cases. Many of these cases included claims of traumatic brain injuries, fractured spinal vertebra, and cases with permanent psychological injuries. In addition, Mr. Shawver has expertise with cases involving injuries caused by defective products (product liability cases) and premises liability cases (“slip and fall”).
 
Mr. Shawver has tried over one hundred cases to a judge or a jury. This level of experience is extremely rare and is an enormous advantage to his clients. In law, the jury trial is the final arena in which disputes are resolved--attorneys who have extensive trial experience have the advantage over the vast majority of attorneys in practice. Call Mr. Shawver for a no-cost consultation and let him help you with your case today.