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Overview
Shannon focuses her practice on business litigation, with an emphasis on real estate disputes, creditor’s rights in bankruptcy, and appellate law. She represents clients in complex legal matters such as bankruptcy and foreclosure proceedings, alternative finance transactions, and usury defense. Shannon also handles title insurance claims, lien and tax deed sales, partnership disputes, trust litigation, association law, and residential and commercial eviction proceedings. She also writes on this topics, with two of her most-read articles being:
- Can an Association Suspend an Owner’s Right to Use Common Facilities?
- Can an Association Collect Assessments Once a Homeowner Files Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
In addition, Shannon plays a key leadership role within the firm as chair of the Recruiting & Retention Committee and co-chair of the Associate Committee. She is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Mediator and is listed as an approved mediator for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Shannon is admitted to practice in all Florida state courts and bankruptcy courts, as well as the United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Florida.
Shannon has earned recognition as one of Gulfshore Business Magazine‘s and Business Observer‘s “40 Under 40.” She was also named a “Rising Star” in business litigation by Florida Super Lawyers® (2012-2023) and a Florida Super Lawyer (2024). Since 2018, Naples Illustrated has recognized her as a “Top Lawyer” in business litigation. When not working, Shannon enjoys long-distance running, paddleboarding, and exploring national parks with her husband.
Professional and Civic Involvement
Shannon is an adjunct professor at Ave Maria School of Law and is actively involved in the legal community. She also serves as Vice President of the Southwest Florida Bankruptcy Professionals Association and will assume the presidency in November. Shannon previously served as president of the Lee County Bar Association Foundation Board, where she chaired the Foundation’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament for several years.
Additionally, Shannon served as President of the Lee County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division, Vice President of the Guardian ad Litem Foundation–Twentieth Judicial Circuit and has been a mentor in the Take Stock in Children Program with the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools. She also chaired the Scholarship Committee for the Alumnae Panhellenic of Lee County and coached the Cypress Lake High School Mock Trial Team.