Shannon Schott was raised in Jacksonville, Florida. She attended The Bolles School and matriculated to the University of Florida, from where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a certification in Public Affairs. She went on to Stetson University College of Law where she interned with a local Personal Injury law firm, an ERISA law firm in Clearwater, the Attorney General's Office and the State Attorney's Office for the 4th and 6th Judicial Circuits. She received the Blews Pro Bono Award for logging more than 300 hours of service while at Stetson Law, and received a certification in Trial Advocacy. Shannon has practiced law in Jacksonville since her admittance to the Florida Bar in 2010. She is admitted to practice in Florida and the Middle District of Florida. She has tried more than 30 trials to verdict and represented more than 2000 clients.
Shannon is actively involved in the legal, civil and philanthropic organizations. Shannon is Chair of the Criminal Litigation Section of the Jacksonville Bar Association, a member of Young Lawyers Division, and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyer NE Florida Chapter Secretary. Shannon also works with Jacksonville Area Legal Aid regularly.
Shannon has also given legal commentary on several occasions. Here are a few of those media appearances:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/entertainment/television/programs/the-chat/the-chat-monday-april-18-legal-chat-with-attorney-shannon-schott/141325194
http://www.ibmsystemsmag.com/power/casestudies/Government/jacksonville_defenders/
http://www.news-journalonline.com/news/20160808/human-trafficking-survivor-is-advocate-for-other-victims
http://www.news4jax.com/news/local/manhunt-continues-for-escaped-jacksonville-inmate
http://folioweekly.com/HONORING-NORTHEAST-FLORIDAS-BETTER-ANGELS,11916
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/consumer/on-your-side/mother-blocked-from-getting-to-sons-funeral-despite-raising-enough-money/367614061
Practice areas
I help Floridians who are accused of DUI from arraignment through trial. I have been honored every year since 2016 for my excellence in DUI representation.
12 years
I help children who are injured or arrested. Juvenile Delinquency can have life long effects on your child. We charge a relatively nominal fee to protect your child's rights. I also help children who are injured by other people.
12 years
I help Floridians who are injured through no fault of their own in car crashes.
12 years
I am a trial lawyer, My firm handles our litigation cases in house. I am your lawyer from start to finish.
I represent the parents of children who are injured at the time of birth due to someone else's negligence.
I represent Floridians who suffer brain injury as a result of someone else's negligence.
I represent the parents of children whose child is hurt by a caregiver and hold those who could have prevented the harm responsible civilly.
I represent parents of children who are deprived of there educational opportunities due to the negligence of a school or school board.
I help Floridians who are injured through no fault of their own.
12 years
I represent Floridians who are intentionally attacked in a sexually-motivated ways and hold those who could have prevented the attack responsible in civil court.
I help Floridians who are injured through no fault of their own on someone else's premises or amusement park, when the premises were not properly maintained.
I represent Floridians who suffer a spinal cord injury as a result of someone else's negligence.
I represent Floridians injured by negligent truckers.
I represent the families of Floridians who die as a result of someone else's negligence.
Languages spoken
French, English, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2010 | 03/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 267 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2021 |
Ultimate Attorneys: the Best of the Best | Jacksonville Business Journal | 2020 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2020 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2019 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
Ultimate Attorney | Jacksonville Business Journal | 2018 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2017 |
Board Certified - Juvenile Law | Florida Bar | 2017 |
40 under 40 | The National Trial Lawyers | 2017 |
Associate Fellow | Litigation Counsel of America | 2017 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2016 |
Blews Pro Bono Award | Stetson University College of Law | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Plata Schott Attorneys & Counselors at Law | 2014 - Present |
Knight | The Traffic Knights, P.A. | 2015 - 2016 |
Intern | Law Offices of Eric S. Block | 2010 - 2010 |
Attorney | Office Of The Public Defender 4th Circut | 2010 - 2014 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Florida Bar, Advertising Committee | Member | 2021 - Present |
Jacksonville Bar Association | Board of Directors | 2019 - Present |
Florida Bar Juvenile Certification Committee | Vice-Chiar | 2018 - Present |
Jacksonville Justice Association | Board Member | 2018 - Present |
Florida Justice Association | Young Lawyers Section Committee Member | 2018 - Present |
Florida Bar, Certification Committee | Board Certified Specialist - Juvenile Law | 2017 - Present |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Chairman | 2011 - Present |
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority | House Corporation President | 2018 - 2023 |
Junior League of Jacksonville | Board Member, Legal Counsel | 2011 - 2015 |
Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association | VP of Mentoring | 2010 - 2016 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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New4Jax | Manhunt continues for escaped inmate | 2015 |
Florida Times-Union | After resignation of Jackson High coach, details emerge of shower incidents involving female student | 2015 |
Florida Times-Union | Youngest Latina to Own Law Firm to Be Honored in State Capital | 2015 |
The Florida Times-Union | After resignation of Jackson High coach, details emerge of shower incidents involving female student | 2015 |
New Now Next | Florida Law Firm Steps In To Marry Gay Couples After County Clerks Refuse: Today In Gay | 2015 |
Folio Weekley | HONORING NORTHEAST FLORIDA’S BETTER ANGELS | 2015 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Stetson University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2010 |
University of Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2007 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Jacksonville University | How to Avoid Arrest and Liability | 2022 |
TPC at TPC | Leveraging Social Media for Lawyers | 2020 |
Kids Court: Juvenile Law Overview | Juvenile Law | 2017 |
Mandarin High School | The Law and You | 2015 |
Jacksonville Wedding Vendors Meet Up | Business Tips for Wedding Professionals | 2015 |
General Meeting | Professionalism in Private Practice | 2015 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. L.H. | Drop |
State v. A.R. | Dismissal |
State v. J.H. | Not Guilty on one count, Appealed Guilty Verdict on the other. |
In the Interest of J.N. | Guardian Advocacy Achieved |
In the Interest of J.M. | Motion to Dismiss Granted |
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Samantha Dunlap-Smart, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 10, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Mitchell Stone, Juvenile law Attorney on Mar 20, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Shannon is an excellent lawyer who takes pride in her work. She cares about her clients and is result oriented. I endorse this lawyer.
Samantha Dunlap-Smart, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 10, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Mitchell Stone, Juvenile law Attorney on Mar 20, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Shannon is an excellent lawyer who takes pride in her work. She cares about her clients and is result oriented. I endorse this lawyer.
Marvin De Armas, Unknown Attorney on May 25, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Rainka, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Shannon and I obtained a not guilty verdict after trial on a first degree felony charge of sale of cocaine within 1000 feet of a convenience store. Shannon is the most intelligent, dedicated and thoughtful attorney I have ever had the opportunity to work with. I would recommend her to my friends or family without hesitation.
Coleman Hengesbach, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 26, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Dale Carson, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 24, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Derrick Connell, Unknown Attorney on Oct 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Excellent client advocate. I endorse this lawyer.
John O'Brien, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Oct 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Oct 1, 2014
Relationship: Other
I not only endorse this lawyer. I give this lawyer 5 stars!
Sean Cleary, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.
Adam Carter, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 1, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Regina Wright, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 29, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Stephen Kelly, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 3, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Jacob Stuart, Unknown Attorney on Sep 1, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Knowing Shannon since law school, she has a knack for getting the best outcome in difficult situations. She is our Firm's "go-to" attorney in North Florida.
Russell McCormick, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 9, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
James Davis, Unknown Attorney on May 21, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Charles Truncale, Criminal defense Attorney on May 21, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Stephen Mosca, Criminal defense Attorney on May 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have observed Ms. Schott in the courtroom many times and find her to be a dedicated, effective, and intelligent advocate for her clients. I endorse her wholeheartedly.
Belkis Plata, Criminal defense Attorney on May 17, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
Shannon is a great attorney and an even better woman. I've known Shannon for several years, and she is of the highest professional and personal integrity. Practicing with Shannon in the same office has allowed me the opportunity to confer with her almost daily about a wide variety of legal issues. Her depth and breadth of experience and seasoned professional judgment are great assets to our clients.
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