Shana's practice is focused exclusively on the area of family law including divorce, child custody and visitation, spousal and child support, post-decree order modifications and all related matters. Life changes are rarely anticipated and frequently fraught with anxiety. The practice of family law is not manipulating facts of cases neatly into a set a laws. It is complex balance of protecting clients and their families fiscally and emotionally. Shana's approach to family law can be summed by two maxims she strives to live by. The first – there is incredible value in being of service to others and second - Attitude it equally as important as ability. Shana stays fully abreast of changes in Georgia law and legal trends in family law in an effort to provide her clients with the best outcomes. While she has represented hundreds of clients in Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan area including the counties of Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Cherokee, Gwinnett, Paulding, Bartow and throughout the state of Georgia, she remains sensitive to each client's personal matter. Whether her clients have modest means or are multi-millionaires, artists and professional athletes or retail workers and homemakers, equally, everyone receives her steadfast commitment to providing exceptional service and aggressive advocacy. While she is a tough and formidable opponent, she believes in maintaining ethical and professional working relationships with opposing counsel and parties. So, if you are merely seeking a paid “pitbull” with little to no deference to colleagues, the law or the long-term effects of the outcome of your case, then Shana is not the attorney for you. Although she understands and does not believe that every case need to or should go to trial, Shana has never shied away from successfully advocating for her clients before juries, trial and appellate courts, having logged hundreds of hours of trial time. Shana has been an active participant in a host of various legal, community and social organizations. She has served as a mentor for Georgia's Institute of Continuing Legal Education's Trial Skills practicum for six years, having mentored attorneys throughout the state in trial skills. She was tapped to serve on The Georgia Commission on Children, Marriage, and Family Law by former Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears. Originally from Framingham, Massachusetts, Shana has lived in Georgia for over fifteen years. When not at the office, Shana can usually be found entertaining guests and family, watching football (“Go Dawgs”) or trying out some DIY home project with the rest of the Pennywells – her husband, daughter and two sons - at their home in Atlanta's historic Grant Park neighborhood.
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999 Peachtree Street, Suite 1220, Atlanta, GA, 30309
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Posted by Tabitha | November 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Horrible communication
Hi, I hired Shana to represent me in my divorce against my abusive drug addict husband. Shana told me this would be a cut and dry case as we had no children and are only asset was his car I Co-signed on. From the beginning I hired Shana on a wim because my husband ran off with my now deceased dog tha...
Posted by Melissa Lee | October 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
Great Lawyer
Mrs. Shana Pennywells, she worked really hard on my case, she was very dependable, we won my case because with my situation she handled It very well. She is very professional, and she took being a lawyer very serious. Things that came up in my case she tackle them head on. she was alway available to ...
Posted by Ashley | May 09, 2019 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Consultation!
Last week I did a consultation with Attorney Shana Pennywell and you can tell right off hand, she is dedicated to her craft. During our consultation she was professional, detailed and knowledgeable about my type of case. She was delightful to speak with and seemed genuinely concerned about my upcomin...
Posted by Erin | November 02, 2018
Consult
I have spoken with Shana on two occasions regarding my situation. I found her to be compassionate, knowledgeable and helpful. She really understands and is concerned with what would be best for me. She was thorough, professional yet spoke like a friend. It was so refreshing compared to other attorne...
Posted by anonymous | September 06, 2018
Honest
Wow, talk about an HONEST attorney being a rare thing these days. I found my rare gem when I found Attorney Shana Pennywell . I usually don't give a 5 star rating for anyone, especially lawyers, but Shana Pennywell, is by far the most caring attorney I have ever met. I paid for the initial cons...
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Shana is a smart, young, aggressive attorney who exemplifies the best in the profession. She is always well prepared and knows how to communicate with clients and colleagues and is polished and confident in court. You can't go wrong with Shana representing you."
2014 - Present
Cobb County Bar Association
2011 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section
2009 - Present
Gate City Bar Association
2008 - Present
State Bar of Georgia
2008 - Present
University of Georgia Law Alumni Association
2008
2003
BS - Bachelor of Science
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