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Christopher A. Shannon

4.7
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 30 years

Lawyer at Newton, MA

63 Lincoln Street, PO Box 610350, Newton, MA

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025
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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 30 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1996

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

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Christopher A. Shannon

63 Lincoln Street, PO Box 610350, Newton, MA, 02461

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Christopher A. Shannon's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2018 | Land Use & Zoning

Lowest recommendation

On 4/26/2018, based on all positive reviews, I contacted Christopher Shannon, regarding a Brookline zoning question. He was courteous and professional, and listened to what I had to say. He told me that he would get back to me the following week with an answer to my question and that he would not ch...arge me for the consultation. He did not get back to me the following week. When I contacted him, he said he would call "next week." Again, no reply. I contacted him again and he said that he would send me "an email or a text" detailing the answer to my question. Another week has gone by with no word from him.

Posted by Julius Murinzi | May 02, 2017

Shannon's Diligence

I express my entire satisfaction in Attorney Christopher Shannon for all he has done in the legal profession.He is Vigilant and self-reliant and continues to advance the cause of justice. He states facts fairly;so that his thinking or knowing a cause to be good or bad,is always from reasoning.He says... all he can for his clients.Indeed,he affects a warmth for his clients.He is an Attorney of mind and action. Shannon fully appreciates the anxiety weighing upon the minds of his clients,and hastens to relieve them from so much of it as lies in his power.I think of him brave and very capable. I wish to tender him,and all his team,my more than thanks-my profoundest gratitude for the skill,courage,and determination ,with which he and they,over so great difficulties,have effected that important object:Excelling Ambition with Justice. He takes increased devotion to the cause for which he gives the full measure of devotion!

Posted by Nikolai | August 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Effective negotiator

Christopher Shannon and his firm handled our recent home purchase. At the outset, the purchase was expected to be standard and straightforward. However, an unexpected deficiency in the insurance of the building made the insurance unacceptable to the lender and substantially complicated the transactio...n. Christopher did an outstanding job helping us resolve this complication. He was willing to explore all options for resolving the problem, articulated the pros and cons very clearly, and was very effective in negotiating the resolution that we wanted. He and his staff were patient, courteous and, professional, all of which contributed to very pleasant interactions. I would strongly recommend him as a real estate attorney.

Posted by Jill | February 16, 2015 | Real Estate

Great Lawyer

We recently purchased our home at a lovely condominium in Brookline, MA, and one of us had to complete some post-divorce work . Attorney Shannon assisted us with both matters and was great to work with throughout the process. Both matters involved some complications due to title issues on the condo... and other items. Attorney Shannon was very helpful in terms of explaining the issues, solving the problems, meeting with us at our home after hours to review and sign documents, and making sure our purchase closed on schedule. We would recommend Christopher Shannon to anyone looking to buy or sell their home or deal with family law matters.

Posted by Joel | December 22, 2014 | Residential

Tremendous

My wife and I retained Christopher when we bought a house and sold our previous one. The decision to move was sudden, and it felt like we were playing catch-up from the start. The transactions also had some wrinkles, between financing issues and outstanding building permits. Christopher was an inv...aluable resource and representative. He was very responsive, took initiative in resolving issues with the other parties, and kept us informed at all times. I am a practicing attorney and was very impressed at the quality of Christopher's work and the value of his services. We would not hesitate to use him again.

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Resignation and Disbarment issued in MA, 2025

updated on 03/24/2025

This status means that an attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred. Disbarment is the most serious penalty for an attorney.

Associations

2012 - Present

Voices Boston

Board Member

2007 - Present

Brookline Chamber of Commerce

Executive Board Member - VP Legal

2002 - 2007

Museum of Fine Arts

MFA Council Board Member

Education

1995

University of Wisconsin Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Boston University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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