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Suzanne grew up in Lancaster, South Carolina and attended Lancaster High School. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. She received her law degree from Campbell University Law School, where she was a finalist in the Moot Court Trial Competition and was actively involved in the Student Bar Association and Women in Law. She has clerked with the Honorable Monica Bousman and Attorney Erin Graber of Wake County as well as with The Center for Children’s Defense in Charlotte. Suzanne was an associate attorney practicing family law at The Mitchell Law Group in Fayetteville upon graduating from law school. She then joined Margit M. Hicks, PA in 2010 and practiced along side Margit Hicks until 2023. She then partnered with her husband, Chandan Shankar, at the Shankar Law Firm. Her husband practices criminal, traffic and personal injury law.
She is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association- Family Law Section- Cumberland County Bar Association, where she has served as Law Day chairperson and the 12th Judicial District Bar Association. She is also on the board of directors for BarCARES through the NC Bar Association.
She is an advisory board member of the Vision Resource Center, a former development and marketing committee member for the Better Health Foundation, a former volunteer with the Cumberland County Teen Court Program, a former coach for the High School Mock Trial competition, a former board director for the Twelth Judicial District and assists the Center for Economic Empowerment and Development (CEED) by hosting Family Law Clinics.
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Acquired: 2008
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119 Broadfoot Avenue, Shankar Law Firm, Fayetteville, NC, 28305
14 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Responsiveness
Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
Fantastic Attorney, Great Attention to Detail
I had a complicated case that spanned more than 5 years. Ms. Shankar was attentive, empathetic and always provided solutions that worked best for me. She always asked how my family was, and was sincere. She kept me informed on possible outcomes for each scenario prior to me making a decision, so I w...
Posted by Kiyonti Tennon | March 20, 2017
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Ms suzanna shankar had response to all my questions that I need to know about my case.
Posted by Steven | February 27, 2015 | Child Custody
Highly Recommended
I retained Suzanne Shankar to handle my Child Custody/Support, Equitable Distribution and ultimately my divorce. The attention she gave to my case far exceeded my expectations and I could not be more pleased with her representation. On my initial consultation, Mrs. Shankar gave me some great advise, ...
Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Highly Recommend!!
From our first meeting I knew Mrs. Shankar was the right lawyer for me. I wanted to finalize my divorce in the most cost effective manner possible and ensure that my paperwork was correct. She walked me through the separation agreement and made sure it was changed/updated and I was prepared to have...
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2013
Young Lawyer Pro Bono Service Award, Cumberland County Bar Association
2010 - Present
Family Law Attorney, Margit M. Hicks, PA
2008 - 2010
Family Law Attorney, Mitchell Law Group
2007 - 2007
Law Clerk, The Honorable Monica Bousman, Wake County District Court Judge
2019 - Present
BarCARESBoard Member
2019 - Present
Better HealthCommittee Member
2015 - Present
Vision Resource CenterAdvisory Board Member
2012 - Present
CEEDVolunteer Attorney
2013 - 2017
Cumberland County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2011 - 2015
Vision Resource CenterBoard of Directors
2010 - 2014
Cumberland County Teen CourtVolunteer Judge
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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