Shannon Eileen Parvey

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Shannon Eileen Parvey

also known as Shannon Eileen Johnson

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at West Fargo, ND
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +7 more

730 13th Ave E, West Fargo, ND

Virtual Consultation Available

About Shannon

Biography

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 45%

17 years

45%
Child Custody 35%

17 years

35%
Child Support 5%

17 years

5%
Adoption 3%

17 years

3%
Alimony 2%

11 years

2%
Domestic Violence 2%

11 years

2%
Family 2%

11 years

2%
Guardianship 2%

11 years

2%
Mediation 2%

11 years

2%
Uncontested Divorce 2%

11 years

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 16 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2010

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in North Dakota for 16 years

State: North Dakota

Acquired: 2009

Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Parvey, Larson, and McLean, PLLC

730 13th Ave E, West Fargo, ND, 58078

plmfamilylaw.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Shannon online.

Shannon Eileen Parvey's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Claudia | October 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent

Shannon is very professional and realistic. My case was Divorce and child custody, plus I'm from another country and English is not my first language, the other party made this case hard and longer than what it should've been, meanwhile I had to also defend myself and my child from his parents with t...he lies and all kind of "strange" things they have done and she worked with strong arguments and professionalism. I was and still proud to had her as a lawyer. My case finalized after a long time but I wouldn't have it done without her, she thought about details that helped as a long term and she does not waste her time while she is working, comparing to other lawyers that I seemed. I will strongly recommend Shannon.

Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Custody Change

Shannon and her firm helped my wife and I gain primary custody of my son after some developments with my son's mother. While we supplied evidence that we thought was important, the firm worked diligently and found very important information from local law enforcement agencies. I believe that the info...rmation they came across was the key in everything working out for us and we were lucky enough to settle out of court. Shannon was great at communicating what was needed, what was going on, etc. We were never left wondering what was going on and what we needed to do next. We strongly recommend Shannon and PLM.

Posted by Corey | July 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Divorce

When I hired Shannon she was working with another firm and towards the end of my case she went on her own firm. I clearly went with her and would have at any point during her representation of me. She is easy to talk to with no sugarcoating which I prefer. Shannon was compassionate when I was at ...a very difficult time in my life, but at the same time kept me in check and made me see the reality of the situation. I had the pleasure of working with her for my divorce and also about ten months after for another round which after her assistance with, my ex had very little ground to stand on and became very minor. Because of of her I feel good about he way my situation turned out. I am a father and have my kids 50/50 which is not the easiest thing to accomplish, but we did. Extremely thorough and good at what she does. I never left her office with a question about what is next or next step. She would explain everything and make sure I understood it before I left. One can tell she truly enjoys her work and always has her clients and clients children’s best interest in every situation. Shannon will fight for what is right and fair for her clients. I can say with confidence that I would definitely have her represent me again (hopefully don’t need to) and also strongly refer her to any one.

Posted by James | April 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Amended the recent court order.

I am absolutely proud of attorney Shannon for the great job that she have done on my recent civil case. The divorce was entered before I reviewed or attend the court because I wasn't served right the sent the documents to wrong address, but after I found out I contacted attorney Shannon's office a...nd she was able to draft the stipulation documents to change the custody for my 4 kids from only two days parenting to a half custody and also reduce the child support amount. For all of those changes now my children are happy with it they still feel that their parents are not divorce even though they know we are divorce. Thank you so much for your time attorney Shannon.

Posted by Lisa | March 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

A Trusted Advisor

I feel very fortunate to have had Shannon Parvey as my attorney during my divorce. Going through the stages and decisions of a divorce proceeding is very traumatic, but Shannon was always there with a smile and a solution. I considered her an advisor whom I trusted like family. In addition to being a... trusted advisor, Shannon was so much more--psychologist, counselor, coach, sounding board, and definitely my most frequent caller on the other end of the line. The timeline and events during divorce proceedings are very overwhelming, but with Shannon's confidence and knowledge it was easy to come to solutions and decisions. I know there were numerous times where I maybe made a decision that wasn't what was recommended, but that never stalled the process. Shannon was very respectful of my decisions and would be flexible to alter our course that was most comfortable to me. One of the things I appreciated most is that she was always concerned about my child's best interests and always help me stay strong for that reason alone! I'm very fortunate that our process was resolved outside of the courtroom, although I know that if it had gone that route that Shannon would have been a professional, confident and strong partner. Thanks to Shannon, I've come out the other side of a most difficult time in anyone's life.

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Kimberlie Larson

Family lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Shannon is the hardest working and most thorough attorney I have ever met. She is an encyclopedia of knowledge, is extremely personable and caring, and she makes this career look easy with her seamless presentation."

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Jason McLean

Family lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Shannon works extremely hard for her clients. She is very knowledgeable about the various aspects of family law."

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Kathryn Miller

Family lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Shannon is smart, professional, and approachable. I feel comfortable entrusting matters into her hands as well as recommending others to do so."

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Andrew Fritz

Family lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Shannon and I worked together for 3 years before I moved to Utah. During the time we were co-workers, Shannon made me and everyone around her better. I assisted Shannon on several different cases, and each time I did, she proved her worth, not only as an attorney, but as a mentor. It did not matter to Shannon if you had $1 or a Million, she treated each client the same and defended and fought for each of them with the same vigor and determination. Being an attorney is not just a job for Shannon, it is her life, and she gives everything she has to each of her clients."

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Rachel Bruner-Kaufman

Family lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is THE lawyer in ND that I recommend for family law matters. She works incredibly hard for her clients and I know when I refer someone to her, they’re getting the best service."

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Jackie Stebbins

Family lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Friend

"Shannon is a friend and colleague and I sincerely endorse her for her professionalism; knowledge; sincerity and competence in her profession. It takes a special lawyer to practice family law and Shannon is that person. Shannon is committed to positive results for her clients and is very professional to work with."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Great Plains Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Great Plains Super Lawyers

2023

Great Plains Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Partner, Parvey, Larson, and McLean, PLLC

2009 - 2018

Attorney, Gjesdahl Law, P.C.

Associations

2025 - Present

Trinity Lutheran Church

President

2019 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2015 - Present

North Dakota Collaborative Divorce Group

Treasurer

2014 - Present

Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts

Certified Divorce Financial Analyst

2010 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Clay County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

North Dakota State Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Cass County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

State Bar of North Dakota, Family Law Section

Member

2016 - 2017

State Bar of North Dakota, Family Law Section

Vice Chair

2009 - 2020

Ronald N. Davies Inn of Court

Member

Education

2009

University of North Dakota School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of North Dakota

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

RRVPA Lunch and Learn

Who Has Jurisdiction Over My Family Law Case?

2020

2020 LGBTQ+ Summit Family Law Q&A

2018

Valley News Live Divorce and TCJA

2016

North Dakota Today Collaborative Divorce

2016

40-Hour Family Mediation Training

Mediation in North Dakota

Publications

2020

Red River Review The Post-Divorce Paper Trail

2019

Red River Review The Maze of Child Custody Jurisdiction: "But I live here now...isn't that good enough?"

2014

The Village Family Magazine You Want Me To Pay For What?

Languages

English

Activity

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