Shane M. Carnine
206 S. 9th St., Mt. Vernon, IL 62864  |  618-244-5335 | Fax: 618-244-5330
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Shane Carnine received his J.D. in 2003 from Southern Illinois University School of Law. Shane’s undergraduate studies were in political science, with a semester abroad to study international law and government. While at SIU law school, he was recognized for his excellence in Corporations and Evidence and served as an Articles Editor on the Law Journal. Shane spent a term as a judicial clerk in the Salt Lake City Court of Appeals. He then practiced for over a dozen years as an insurance defense attorney. He brings unique perspectives to the practice with over a decade of civil litigation and trial experience. Shane initially received the Emerging Lawyer designation by the Leading Lawyer Network in 2014. Less than 2% of all Illinois lawyers under 40 years old have received this distinction. Mr. Carnine was profiled by the Leading Lawyer Network in 2016.

Hometown Biography: Shane was born and raised in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, where he graduated from Mt. Vernon Township High School. He is the son of Roy and Laura Carnine. Shane and his wife Erica are the parents of twins and live in Jefferson County, Illinois.
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Bar Admissions
  • Illinois – 2003
  • United States District Court
  • Southern District of Illinois – 2004
  • United States Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit – 2010
  • United States Supreme Court – 2015
Undergraduate School
  • Eastern Illinois University, Charleston
  • Study abroad at Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
  • Member of the marching band drumline
  • Minor in pre-law
  • Major in political science
Law School
  • Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
  • Awards for Excellence in Corporations and Evidence
  • Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity
  • SIU Law Journal Articles Editor
  • J.D. – 2003
Employment History
  • Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C. – Partner (2017-present)
  • Black, Ballard, McDonald, P.C. – Partner (1/11-12/16)
  • Black, Ballard, McDonald, P.C. – Associate (6/04 – 12/10)
  • Utah Court of Appeals – Judicial Clerkship
Bar/Professional Association Involvement
  • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
  • Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA)
  • Illinois Bar Journal Article Author
  • Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel – Past Member
  • Jefferson County Bar Association (JCBA) – Past President
  • Association of Defense Trial Lawyers – Past Member
Recent Recognitions
  • Mr. Carnine has been recognized for his superior legal skills, professional experience and record of success.

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