Shannon M Fitzpatrick

Shannon M Fitzpatrick

5.0
Rating: 6.4

Licensed for 42 years

Family Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: Family

2925 Dean Pky #300, Minneapolis, MN

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015
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About Shannon

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

Practice focuses primarily on marital and family law issues, including Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce) or Legal Separation, Custody, Parenting Time, Child Support, Spousal Maintenance (commonly known as alimony), Property Division, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Orders for Protection and post-judgment enforcement and modification.

43 years | 500 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 20 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2005

Not Authorized - Non-payment of fees

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015

Licensed in Massachusetts for 38 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1987

Retired

Licensed in Washington for 42 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1983

Resigned

Location

Law Offices of Shannon M Fitzpatrick

2925 Dean Pky #300, Minneapolis, MN, 55416-7700

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Shannon M Fitzpatrick's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by John | August 03, 2010 | Family

Shannon Fitzpatrick

I work with many different lawyers as part of my professional career. I chose Shannon when my personal situation required representation. She has a straight forward, strategic approach and excellent communication skills. Shannon comes well prepared, really listens and is very responsive to questio...ns. Her approach to family law is thoughtful and caring yet she carries a powerful legal wallop when the situation warrants. I strongly recommend her.

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Spencer White

Family lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Shannon does an excellent job of advocating for her clients in a reasonable and competent manner. She balances the interests of both parties such that a reasonable resolution is possible without unnecessary litigation. Shannon is forthright and honest in her practice, and I recommend this lawyer for any family law matter."

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Joel Heiligman

Family lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Shannon is an excellent lawyer. She is very respected in the legal community. Shannon is very dedicated to her clients. Shannon is very knowledgeable in family law matters and delivers the best result to her clients. Shannon is a hard working lawyer who puts her client’s needs first. I recommend Shannon to family and friends."

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James Proman

Family lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She has helped friends of mine, and has done outstanding work. I've known Shannon for several years and she's a quality lawyer and a quality person."

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Carol Grant

General practice lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I had the pleasure of working in the same office space as Shannon and she was mature, professional, and insightful. She is smart and hard-working. She is very experienced. I know that anyone would enjoy having Shannon as their lawyer!"

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Experience

Rating:  6.4 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.

Suspension issued in MN, 2015

updated on 05/22/2015

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Reprimand/Probation issued in MN, 2011

updated on 01/03/2012

Reprimand/probation means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. The State also monitors the lawyer's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2003

Top Ten Attorney of the Year, Massachusetts Lawyer

2003

Super Lawyers, Massachusetts Super Lawyers

1983

Magna cum laude, Georgetown University School of Law

1983

Civil Procedure Academic Achievement Award, Georgetown University of Minnesota

1983

Academic Achievement in Criminal Procedure, Georgetown University Law School

1980

Summa cum laude, University of Minnesota

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Attorney, Tubman

2006 - Present

Principal, Law Office of Shannon M. Fitzpatrick, PC

2005 - 2006

Attorney, Foley & Mansfield

2001 - 2005

Attorney, Nathanson & Goldberg

1987 - 1991

Associate, Nutter McClennen & Fish

1983 - 1987

Associate, Helsell Fetterman LLP

Associations

2010 - Present

The Woman's Club of Minnesota

Member

2010 - Present

BNI

Member

2010 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Member

2009 - Present

The Family Partnership

Board Member

2009 - Present

EWomenNetwork

Member

2005 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Hennepin County Bar Association

Member

1983 - Present

Georgetown University Law School Alumni Association

Member

1980 - Present

University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts Alumi

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Child Custody Case

Pending

Denial of Parenting Time

We won

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Education

1983

Georgetown University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor, magna cum laude

1980

University of Minnesota

B.A., summa cum laude

Languages

Portuguese

Spanish

Activity

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