Atty. Shawn M. Collins
Shawn will be remembered as a brilliant, tenacious, caring, and courageous attorney. A gifted speaker, litigator, and strategist, he dedicated his life to fighting for those without a voice against the powerful interests that harmed them.
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Shawn M. Collins is a Founder based in Naperville, Illinois, practicing at Collins Law Group, P.C.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on contracts, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and breach of contract. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1987), Illinois (1987), and Hawaii (2013). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1986) and University of Notre Dame (B.B.A. Accounting, 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago Bar Association National Trial Lawyers American Association for Justice DuPage Bar Association Illinois Bar Association. Serands clients in Naperville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Shawn will be remembered as a brilliant, tenacious, caring, and courageous attorney
- A gifted speaker, litigator, and strategist, he dedicated his life to fighting for those without a voice against the powerful interests that harmed them
- His contributions to The Collins Law Firm, which he founded in 1992, were immeasurable
- His leadership fostered a culture built on the values of fierce advocacy and service to others
- His deep commitment to the law was evident in everything he did--whether comforting a client, arguing a motion in court, or developing a case winning strategy
- To the thousands of clients he helped achieve justice and secure clean air and water, he will be remembered as a modern-day David against Goliath
- To his colleagues, he will be remembered as a talented lawyer, mentor, and friend
- And to his family, he will forever be a devoted husband, loving father, and the very personification of a "good man"
- We will continue to honor his legacy in the work we do and the people we help at Collins Law
- Shawn M. Collins Founder Dec. 8, 1957 – Dec. 15, 2024
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Shawn M. Collins is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Illinois →
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Shawn M. Collins is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Shawn M. Collins is one of 5,938 breach of contract attorneys indexed nationally. Browse breach of contract attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Naperville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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