Shannon Carmel Forrest

Shannon Carmel Forrest

also known as Shannon Carmel Shaeffer

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 15 years

Family Lawyer at Williamsburg, VA
Practice Areas: Family, Commercial

4266 Casey Boulevard, Williamsburg, VA

About Shannon

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 90%

At my first “real” law job, I began to interact with clients, and added custody, visitation, and contested divorces to my repertoire. I also spent considerable time in correspondence, coordinating hearings with Courts and drafting attorney pleadings, such as subpoenas. To date, I have handled contested custody, visitation, child support, adoption and, of course, divorces. I am self-motivated, time-conscious, and have avarice for problem-solving.

14 years

90%

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 15 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Pedersen Law, PLLC

4266 Casey Boulevard, Williamsburg, VA, 23188

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Shannon Carmel Forrest's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
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Posted by Always Grateful | June 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Restored Faith

I recently retained Miss Forrest for a family law matter. Before we began to discuss the particulars of my case, I had informed her of my "lack of faith" in the legal system after receiving some bad legal advice from a different family law attorney. Not only did Miss Forrest listened tentatively to ...my concerns, she explained to me in easy to follow details of the process we were about to embark on, and assured me that she will keep me informed of any and all progress or developments as soon as they occur. Family law matters on its own can be a very mentally and emotionally draining on any person having to go through such processes. Miss Forrest consistently remained the voice of reason to me and before she came to me with a "problem or development" she had prepared several potential solutions to present to me. She is honest and strait forward. Her knowledge of family law and parental rights are outstanding and her knowledge of the entire court system where my case was held at, is equally impressive. In all of my years as a professional who is accustomed to having to handle numerous types of challenges in unfamiliar territory, I am extremely grateful to have had Shannon Forrest navigate and guide my way through this.

Posted by Jade | January 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent service

Shannon helped me through the stress of dealing with a divorce overseas. She did everything with the court & I never even had to go to a hearing. She was very prompt and quick to return advice or answer any questions I had, and willing to work with me in a difficult situation.

Posted by Amber | November 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mrs. Shaeffer

Mrs. Shaeffer had been an amazing attorney. She has treated me with kindness and compassion not just a pay check. She had taken time to answer all my questions and never made me feel like an inconvenience. She always fought for what I wanted but made me aware of the realistic outcomes. Mrs. Shaeffe...r made my horrible divorce and child support matter as painless and pleasant experience as possible. I have reccommended her to several of friends!!! You are in the best hands possible if you hire Mrs. Shaeffer!!!

Posted by Stephen | November 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

custody battle

A wonderful layer. Kind of quiet and reserved. But she has an excellent grasp on the law and knows when to turn it up in a court room! Very honest and will fight for you . She got me custody with out questioning a single witness great experience.

Posted by Julie | November 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Integrity and professional

Ms. Schaeffer was professional, knowledgeable, she listened to me, helped me sort out the craziness of a divorce and was a great support. By the time we finalized all the paperwork, I walked away with what I needed and wanted. She did a great job!

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Paul Kunberger

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Shaeffer is sincere, knowledgeable and enthusiastic and genuinely cares about the outcome for her clients. These are qualities particularly valuable in the practice of domestic relations law. I endorse this lawyer."

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Sarah Saville

Family lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Shannon is a compassionate attorney who is dedicated to helping her clients."

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Darley Richard

Unknown lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Gillette

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shannon is a caring professional who enjoys using her creativity to seek the results her clients desire."

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Mark Matney

Commercial real estate lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I appreciate Shannon Shaeffer's commitment to her clients. She is an effective lawyer who participates in the Bar Association and training to continually enhance her skills."

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Kristina Beavers

Family lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Ms. Shaeffer becomes intimately involved and totally dedicated to each of her clients and will do whatever it takes to help them get the best possible outcome."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney, Pedersen Law, PLLC

2017 - 2018

Attorney, Beavers Law, P.C.

2014 - 2016

Attorney, Phenix Law Group, PLLC

2011 - 2014

Attorney, Kristina Beavers, Attorney At Law

2010 - 2011

Assistant then Attorney, Eagles Law, P.C.

Associations

2017 - Present

THRIVE Peninsula, Inc.

Board of Directors

2014 - Present

Williamsburg Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Newport News Bar Association

Member

Education

2010

Regent University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Houghton College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Virginia Peninsula Paralegal Association meeting

Estate Planning Cheat Sheet

2015

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Languages

English

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