Bio

Patrick D. Shaw concentrates his practice in environmental law and civil litigation, both in court and before administrative bodies.. He has successfully argued in front of the Illinois Supreme Court, testified before the Illinois Senate Committee on Environment and Energy, and participated in proposed rulemaking proceedings at the state and federal level.

  • Tulane University Law School, J.D., cum laude, with Certificate in Environmental Law (1993)
  • University of Illinois (Urbana), B.A. in Political Science (1990)

Law School Honors/Involvement

  • Tulane Environmental Law Journal
    • Editor (1992-1993)
  • Illinois
  • U.S. Court of Appeals
    • 7th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois

Professional Associations

  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Sangamon County Bar Association
  • Obtained reversal of underground storage tank decision in favor of service station owner. Chronister Oil Co. v. Pollution Control Board, No. 4-25-0398 (2026 IL App (4th) 250398-U).
  • Obtained affirmation of judgment in favor of service station owner eligibility to access Underground Storage Tank Fund. Office of the State Fire Marshal v. Illinois Pollution Control Board, 2022 IL App (1st) 210507.
  • “Contract Remedies,” Environmental Law for Transactional Attorneys (IICLE 2001/2005 eds.).
  • “Legislative Base for Environmental Law,” Environmental Law in Illinois (IICLE 2001/2004 eds. (Co-author with Fred C. Prillaman)
  • “Civil Penalties Under the Environmental Protection Act,” 88 Ill. Bar. J. 344 (June 2000)

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