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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

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Communication Style

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 Jen | December 09, 2014 | Real Estate

He takes care of it!

I recently sold a single family home I had owned as a rental, investment property. I also had to untangle some personal and professional financial issues related to my divorce and the sale of my business. Attorney Shannon assisted me with both matters and was great to work with throughout the proces...s. The sale involved some complications due to title and tax questions, and some professional debts that were liens on my property. Attorney Shannon was very helpful in terms of explaining the issues, solving the problems, meeting with me after hours to review and sign documents, and making sure my sale closed on schedule. I would recommend Christopher Shannon to anyone looking to buy or sell their home, and / or deal with the financial and personal complications that can arise post divorce.

Posted by Steve | September 09, 2014 | Residential

Efficient, helpful, detailed and professional.

Christopher Shannon was very responsive and professional in helping ensure everything was together and complete for our first home closing. He kept us posted every step of the way and explained all the technical legal aspects for how to best issue our title and deed for beneficiary and estate tax pl...anning. Our closing was very efficient and Christopher Shannon was quite affordable.

Posted by Bill | September 16, 2013 | Real Estate

Highest recommendation

Christopher Shannon is an excellent real estate attorney. I have worked with him on numerous transactions. He is extremely knowledgeable and a gifted problem solver. He answers phone calls and emails promptly and goes out of his way to provide extraordinary services for his clients. He has a calm... friendly demeanor that is comforting when problems arise and makes working with him a pleasure. I give him my highest recommendation.

Posted by E. | August 26, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Trustworthy and knowledgeable

Attorney Shannon represented us recently at an official hearing. He was very accessible before the hearing, sending us documents to review and calling and meeting in advance to discuss the case and prepare us. The hearing went very well and we received the result we were hoping for. My family and ...I are very pleased with Attorney Shannon's services and recommend him wholeheartedly.

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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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