Daniel P. Cory

Daniel P. Cory is a partner at Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP in South Bend, Indiana, specializing in environmental law and risk management for contaminated properties, while serving as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Notre Dame Law School where he teaches environmental law and development.

Education:

• J.D., cum laude, Notre Dame Law School
• B.A., Indiana University, Bloomington

Professional Focus: Cory's work centers on Brownfield redevelopment, water protections, wetlands regulation, and the intersection of environmental policy with land development. His expertise spans environmental investigations, remedial actions, contaminated property transactions, enforcement defense, and compliance counseling, with particular emphasis on CERCLA liability, vapor intrusion, and Clean Water Act implications following Supreme Court rulings like Sackett.

Publication Trends: Recent scholarship shows increasing focus on evolving regulatory landscapes, particularly water rights jurisprudence and CERCLA's statute of limitations. His work bridges practical litigation concerns with policy analysis, demonstrating how environmental regulations impact real estate development and property rights.

Professional Recognition:

• Indiana Super Lawyers (Environmental) 2020-2025
• Chambers USA Ranked Attorney 2016-2025
• Indiana Rising Stars (Environmental) 2014-2018
• Indiana Lawyer’s Up and Coming Lawyer Award 2013
• Multiple Notre Dame Law School service awards 2007-2008

Practice & Community Engagement: Cory maintains active bar admissions in Indiana and federal districts while contributing to environmental law through the ABA Section of Environment, Energy and Resources, Indiana State Bar Association's Environmental Law Council, and community service as counsel for The Music Village Music School. His teaching directly informs his legal practice, creating a feedback loop between academic theory and real-world environmental litigation challenges.