Mr. Shaw founded the firm in 1995.
Previously, he was a trial lawyer at Winston & Strawn. He received a B.S. Pharm., with honors, from Purdue University,
and a J.D., magna cum laude, from Indiana University. He is a licensed pharmacist in Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. In addition,
he is a licensed attorney in state and federal courts in Illinois, D.C., and Wisconsin. Also, he is a certified arbitrator
and guardian ad litem in Illinois. He writes and lectures on various legal topics and received awards for trial advocacy.
He served as Special Illinois Attorney General, Illinois Legislative Counsel, Special Cook County State’s Attorney,
and Special Round Lake Beach Counsel. He is a Teen Court Judge, Lake Forest Plan Commissioner, and a member of all major bar
associations. He practices in all major areas including civil, criminal, family, land use, municipal, probate and real estate
law.
GARY N. FOLEY
Mr. Foley joined the firm in 1997. Previously, he was
in private practice. He received a B.A. and an M.B.A. from Loyola University, and a J.D. from Northern Illinois University.
He is a licensed attorney in state and federal courts in Illinois, and federal courts in D.C. and Wisconsin. In addition,
he is a certified arbitrator in Illinois. He writes and lectures on various legal topics and received awards for appellate
advocacy. He served as Special Illinois Appellate Prosecutor and Special Round Lake Beach Counsel. He is a Teen Court Judge,
Round Lake Beach Plan Commissioner, U.S. Army National Guardsman, and a member of all major bar associations. He practices
in all major areas including civil, creditor/debtor, criminal, injury, municipal, probate and real estate law.
ROBERT F. BAJKO
Mr. Bajko joined the firm in 2005. Previously, he was
in private practice. He received a B.S. from Loyola University, and a J.D., with honors, from John Marshall College. He is
a licensed attorney in state and federal courts in Illinois. In addition, he is a certified arbitrator in Illinois. He lectures
on various legal topics. He served as a Libertyville Trustee, and is a member of numerous bar associations. He practices in
all major areas including civil, criminal, land use, municipal, probate and real estate law.
MAER I. DAVIS
Mr. Davis joined the firm in 2006. Previously, he was
in private practice. He received a B.S. from the University of Illinois and a J.D., with honors, from the University of Illinois.
He is a licensed attorney in state and federal courts in Illinois. In addition, he is a certified mediator and guardian ad
litem in Illinois. He lectures on various legal topics. He served as Special Waukegan Counsel, and is a member of numerous
bar associations. He practices in all major areas including civil, family, land use, probate and real estate law.
MICHAEL A. DANFORTH
Mr. Danforth joined the firm in 2002. Previously, he
was in private practice and a Special Virginia Attorney General. He received a B.A. from Northern Illinois University, and
a J.D. from Regent University. He is a licensed attorney in state and federal courts in Illinois, and in state courts in Virginia.
In addition, he is a certified arbitrator and guardian ad litem in Illinois. He lectures on various legal topics. He served
as Northern Illinois University Student Government President, DeKalb County Board Member, and DeKalb County Forest Preserve
Commissioner, and is a member of numerous bar associations. He practices in civil, family, land use, municipal, probate
and real estate law.
