Shannon Suzanne Otto

Shannon Suzanne Otto

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Richmond, VA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Alimony, Child Support

6800 Paragon Pl, Suite 650, Richmond, VA

About Shannon

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 425-425 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 21 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2004

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Shannon Otto Law, PLLC

6800 Paragon Pl, Suite 650, Richmond, VA, 23230

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Shannon Suzanne Otto's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Delivered as promised

Shannon did a good job of providing advice prior to filing my initial petition for divorce in order to protect my finances. She was very responsive to questions and always well prepared for court. A friend, also an attorney, attended several court dates with me for moral support and always commente...d on how knowledgeable Shannon was and how well prepared her arguments were. I also found that she helped to frequently reduce my emotional responses and make me more pragmatic during the process as well.

Posted by Barb | April 29, 2015

Shannon Otto was excellent.

Shannon worked hard on my case and had my best interests and future always at the forefront. She was honest and forthright, especially at the most difficult times. She is very smart and knowledgeable. I was very glad she was on my side!

Posted by Tim | March 27, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Review of Shannon Otto

Shannon represented me on my Divorce (actually twice as we got back together during first proceeding and it took the second time around!). She did a fantastic job representing my needs and the needs of my 9 year old daughter. Shannon is very detail oriented and organized. She knows the people in the ...Court System in my County and it is evident that this helps her. I would highly recommend Shannon,,, you won't be disappointed

Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

What you see, is what you get.

I am very fortunate to come across Ms. Otto when I needed legal representation for my divorce. She was knowledgeable, approachable and kept me informed through the whole process. Because of this, I knew exactly what to expect as the outcome and therefore am very satisfied. Unfortunately, I am requiri...ng more legal assistance in the near future regarding custody, but am thankful that I am already prepared with a lawyer that I trust and have full confidence in, Ms. Otto.

Posted by Stephanie | March 26, 2015

The Best Lawyer

Shannon is able to maintain the utmost level of professionalism while handling tough, emotional situations involving her clients. As a previous client, I feel Shannon's integrity and knowledge of the law is outstanding. Shannon is an exceptional and thorough lawyer.

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Shannon Suzanne Otto's Lawyer Endorsements

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Wyatt Taylor

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Shannon is an excellent attorney. She is very thorough in her preparation and a strong advocate for her clients. She is very reasonable and works with opposing counsel to resolve as many issues as possible as amicably as possible."

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Richard Friedman

Family lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Otto is an asset to the legal community. She fights hard for her clients in court, yet is willing to resolve issues when opposing parties are reasonable."

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Richard Locke

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Shannon is an excellent lawyer. She has tremendous trial skills. Shannon obtains excellent results for her clients in a very cost effective manner. I highly recommend Shannon for any family law matter including Divorce, Separation, Custody, Visitation or Support."

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Robert Partin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shannon excels in all matters related to divorce and separation, including support, custody and visitation. She has superior knowledge of the statutory and case law in the field, and she brings to each case personal attention to detail and the right mix of tactful persuasion and aggressive representation."

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Colleen Quinn

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Shannon Otto in all areas of family law. She is always extremely well prepared and very knowledgable about her cases and the applicable law. She is perfectly politely aggressive in representing her clients to ensure they get the best representation possible. I highly recommend Shannon for any family law case whether it be divorce, support, custody, property division, pre-marital agreements or otherwise."

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Wyatt Taylor

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Richard Friedman

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Robert Partin

Family lawyer

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Colleen Quinn

Adoption lawyer

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Richard Locke

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2023

SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers Magazine

2022

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2021

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2020

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2019

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Owner/Attorney, Shannon Otto Law, PLLC

2005 - 2023

Attorney, Locke & Quinn

2004 - 2005

Law Clerk, Henrico County Circuit Court

Associations

2006 - Present

Henrico County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

City of Richmond Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2005 - Present

Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association

Member

Education

2004

University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2012

Richmond Bar Association, Bench Bar Conference Third Party Custody and Visitation Petitions

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