Atty. Mark J. Shaw
Attorney Shaw is Chairman of the Firm's Environmental Group, handling environmental litigation, compliance and permitting matters. He has been involved in several USEPA led investigations of Clients under the Clean Air Act and RCRA.
Environmental Law & More Attorney · Serving Erie, PA
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About Mark J. Shaw at a Glance
Mark J. Shaw is a litigation and environmental attorney based in Erie, Pennsylvania, practicing at MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton LLP. Admitted to practice in United States, American Bar Association, Pennsylvania, Allegheny County Bar Association, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association, and Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association. Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1987). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serves clients in Erie, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark J. Shaw
- Attorney Shaw is Chairman of the Firm's Environmental Group, handling environmental litigation, compliance and permitting matters
- He has been involved in several USEPA led investigations of Clients under the Clean Air Act and RCRA
- Attorney Shaw also handles complex commercial litigation cases in the federal and state courts, ranging from claims of pesticide damage to crops to large breach of contract claims
- Attorney Shaw's most unique experience involves heading a PRP group at a USEPA Superfund site that the Group turned into a municipal golf course and driving range
- He also has been involved in the demolition of a 100-year old foundry, which is in the process of being turned into an athletic sports complex for a local private high school
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Mark J. Shaw's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark J. Shaw handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Erie.
Civil Litigation in Erie
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental Law in Erie
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Erie
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Erie are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Erie Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Erie-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Erie Choose Mark J. Shaw
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark J. Shaw's practice in the field of litigation and environmental.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in United States, American Bar Association, Pennsylvania, Allegheny County Bar Association, and Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Mark J. Shaw can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering litigation and environmental, Mark J. Shaw can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Erie
A Erie-based practice means Mark J. Shaw attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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