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Melissa Machen Shannahan

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Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($50-$200/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information
  • The Shannahan Law Firm, LLC
    Post Office Box 866
    Monroe, GA 30655
    Office: 770-466-6840
    Fax: 678-712-5380
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Languages Spoken
  • English

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Melissa Machen Shannahan is a Georgia native and is licensed to practice law in Georgia and Maryland. She graduated with a B.S. from Vanderbilt University in... more

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“Outstanding service”

Posted by: Chris, almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: Great to work with, informed and willing to go the extra mile. I would highly recommend.
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Posted by: Stacy, almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: My case requires a change of custody for one of my children, as well as a child support modification. Melissa has been wonderful! From the 1st time I... more
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Woodrow Wilson Ware

I have known Melissa since we were law clerks together in the Alcovy Judicial Circuit. We decided to form Shannahan & Ware, LLC, which was a... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Woodrow Ware , Monroe (GA), 3 months ago
Kelly Ogle Faber

I endorse this attorney.

Endorsement from lawyer: Kelly Faber , Dacula (GA), Almost 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

8 years since Melissa Machen Shannahan was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Georgia Active Member in Good Standing 2009 04/11/2012
Maryland Active 2003 02/11/2009
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at Shannahan & Ware, LLC 2010–present
Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Eugene M. Benton at Superior Court, Alcovy Circuit 2008–2009
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Baltimore Law JD - Juris Doctor 2003
Vanderbilt University Sociology BS - Bachelor of Science 1997

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Registered Neutral Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution 2011-present
Newton County Bar Association 2009-present
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Portfolio

Publications
Article Publication Date
New York Times v. Tasini, Electronic Database Reproduction of Periodicals Results in Copyright Infringement of the Author’s Rights Unless Otherwise Agreed University of Baltimore Law Forum 2003
Lippert v. Jung, Statutory Period to Obtain Title To Land by Adverse Possession Does Not Survive a Valid Tax Sale University of Baltimore Law Forum 2003

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