Shannon is a seasoned Family Law Attorney with a deep understanding of the emotional and financial complexities involved in family law matters. Since 2011, she has handled a wide variety of family law issues, such as divorce, child custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, pre-nuptial agreements, third-party and grandparent rights, and domestic partnership dissolutions. She takes the time to understand each client’s unique situation and needs, providing personalized advice and guidance. Her goal is always to protect her clients’ rights while also promoting the best outcomes for any children involved.
Shannon is committed to keeping her clients informed throughout the legal process, so they have the knowledge they need to feel comfortable in making informed decisions. She strives to help her clients avoid the stress, expense, and uncertainty of courtroom battles wherever possible. To accomplish those goals, Shannon often encourages her clients to resolve disputes through negotiation or mediation, and to avoid unproductive and expensive litigation tactics.
However, if a case cannot be resolved by agreement of the parties and the Court’s intervention is needed to protect her client’s rights, Shannon is also an experienced litigator. Shannon helps her clients navigate the complexities of the Court system by advising them of litigation options that are most likely to result in the client’s desired outcome.
Whether you are going through a divorce, facing a child custody dispute, or navigating any other family law issue, Shannon is here to provide the legal guidance and support you need.
Professional Trainings:
- Basic Mediation Training (2014)
- Domestic Relations Custody and Parenting Time Mediation Training (2024)
- Parent Coordination Training (2024)
Professional Organizations:
- Multnomah Bar Association
- Member, Judicial Screening Committee (2023-2026)
- Member, Events Committee (2020-2023)
- Member, Continuing Legal Education Committee (2017-2020)
- Lane County Bar Association
- Co-Chair, New Lawyers Section (2012-2014)
- Chair, Family Law Section (2013-2014)
- Oregon State Bar
- Family Law Section
- Military and Veterans Law Section
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
Legal Community Involvement:
- Volunteer Mediator, Multnomah County Small Claims Court (2025-Present)
- Court-Appointed Attorney, Multnomah and Clackamas County Courts, Child Representation Programs (2020-Present)
- Court-Appointed Arbitrator, Clackamas County Circuit Court (2025-Present)
Presentations:
- Co-Presenter with Judge Katherine Tennyson, Multnomah Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, “Mediation, Settlement and Judicial Settlement Conferences” (2021)