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Atty. Patrick Edward Shanahan

Atty. Patrick Edward Shanahan

Patrick Edward Shanahan is a lawyer practicing environmental / natural resources, employment / labor, general practice. Patrick has been licensed for 13 years.

Des Moines Des Moines 13 yrs experience 13 year
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Profile Summary

About Patrick Edward Shanahan at a glance

Patrick Edward Shanahan is a employment and environmental attorney based in Des Moines, Iowa. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in Iowa (2013). Educated at Drake University Law School JD (—). Serands clients in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Patrick Edward Shanahan is a lawyer practicing environmental / natural resources, employment / labor, general practice
  • Patrick has been licensed for 13 years
  • Patrick practices in Des Moines, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick Edward Shanahan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Edward Shanahan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Patrick Edward Shanahan is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Iowa →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Patrick Edward Shanahan is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Iowa →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

Practicing law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Des Moines are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Patrick Edward Shanahan

Where is Patrick Edward Shanahan's law office located?
Patrick Edward Shanahan's law practice is located in Des Moines, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick Edward Shanahan handle?
Patrick Edward Shanahan focuses on employment, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Patrick Edward Shanahan practiced law?
Patrick Edward Shanahan has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Patrick Edward Shanahan go to law school?
Patrick Edward Shanahan earned their education at (—).
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Education

Drake University Law School JD
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 2013

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