$ 425-550 per hour
Hello. I am glad you have chosen to review my profile, and I hope I can help you out with whatever legal issues you may be experiencing.
I practice exclusively in the family law field, helping families resolve their conflicts in the most amicable and financially responsible way possible. I am a trained and highly experienced Collaborative Family Lawyer and Mediator and handle a variety of family law matters, including divorce, child custody and possession, child support, paternity, termination of parental rights and adoption, international adoption, pre- and post-marital agreements, grandparent access, and basic estate planning.
Mediation is a great alternative where parties not needing full attorney representation can resolve their conflicts with a trained, neutral professional who can help them define their ultimate goals and reach the best possible outcome necessary to preserve healthy relationships and financial security. Mediation also helps save money in that the parties can come in, settle their case with me, and then retain settlement oriented counsel to draft their legal pleadings - a win/win for everyone!
There is nothing more harmful to a family than the horrible conflict of courtroom battles. Collaborative law has developed as a marvelous conflict resolution avenue that allows husbands and wives, parents and children, grandparents, and other family members to reach resolution of their issues in an amicable and effective manner.
I am a single mother of two girls who are now 25 and 22 years of age working in Los Angeles and going to college in Colorado respectively... poor me... My ex and I have always maintained a strong and amicable working relationship that has helped us raise these kids in the best manner possible for divorced parents. This experience helps me help my clients realize what really matters.
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500 N. Akard St., Suite 2150, Dallas, TX, 75201
61 Client Reviews
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Posted by Christopher | September 05, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
An exceptional family law attorney
Shannon is an experienced and insightful collaborative lawyer and mediator who is not only an effective and engaged advocate for her client's interests but organizes and presents proposed settlements in a way that makes the basis for them clear, which facilitates communication and negotiation. With ...
Posted by Lee | August 22, 2013 | Adoption
Readopting Our Child in Texas
Our adoption agency recommended Shannon for readoption services. This was required in Texas for our international adoption. We were so grateful that we were pointed in Shannon's direction. She had been through the process many times and knew what to do and how to do it. Everything was handled in a ti...
Posted by Francis | August 18, 2013
Family Miracle turn into reality!
Ms. Lynch, Thank you for such professionalism and compassion! Jose Luis and I will always be grateful for your legal services. I appreciate your e-mail responses as well as telephone update and contact. I have been blessed and there are not enough words of gratitude your professionalism provided. ...
Posted by Fred | August 16, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Excellence in Divorce Cases
Shannon worked very closely with me during a challenging divorce. It was my first time through divorce, so I needed a lot of guidance regarding reasonable expectations, timing and process. Shannon's approach with me was very straight forward, practical and reliable. She is a true professional who ...
Posted by Jonathan | August 15, 2013 | Adoption
Shannon's Knowledge + Shannon's Confidence = Smooth Adoption Hearing
Prior to meeting with Shannon, I knew very little about the adoption process, hence, the unknown was pretty frightening. Shannon did an excellent job of laying out expectations from the get-go and implementing an action plan in order to satisfy all the requirements for the adoption hearing. Shannon r...
"Shannon is a masterful mediator and an excellent attorney. I could have checked most of the categories under "how do you know this lawyer?" She is creative, professional and a real joy to work with and otherwise."
"Shannon is a skilled mediator and a great lawyer. She is creative in helping divorcing couples solve problems, and in assisting parents in crafting parenting plans that serve the children well. She is compassionate, and yet firm when she needs to be. She is effective at getting cases settled."
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2013
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2013
Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine
2012
Distinguished Credential, Texas Mediator Credentialing Association
2012
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2012
Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine
2011
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2010
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2009
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2008
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2007
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2006
Texas Mediator Credentialing Association, Advanced Credential
2006
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2005
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2004
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2006 - Present
Of Counsel, Buckner Children and Family Services, Inc.
1994 - Present
Principal, Law Offices of Shannon R. Lynch
1991 - 1994
Partner, Calabrese Foster
1990 - 1991
Principal, Law Offices of Shannon R. Foster
1989 - 1990
Staff Counsel, Intergovernmental Relations Committee, Texas State Senate
1987 - 1989
Instructor - Family Law Legal Assistant Certification Program, Southern Methodist University
1986 - 1989
Attorney, Seeligson, Douglass, Falconer & Vanden Eykel, PC
2012 - Present
National Charity LeagueHighlander Group
2009 - Present
Special Olympics of TexasVolunteer
2006 - Present
Collaborative Law Dallas
2003 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
2002 - Present
Collaborative Law Institute of TexasCharter Member
1996 - Present
Junior League of DallasMember
1994 - Present
Texas Academy of Mediators
1990 - Present
Who's Who in American Law
2003 - 2004
Hannah’s House\Children in the MiddleAdvisory Board
2002 - 2003
Genesis Women’s Shelter AllianceBoard of Directors
2001 - 2003
St. Michael and All AngelsDirector, Child Development Board
1998 - 2001
Dallas County Bar Association Family Law SectionBoard of Directors
1989 - 1990
Texas Young Lawyers AssociationChairman of Family Law Council
1989 - 1990
Austin Young Lawyers AssociationChairman, Child Advocacy Committee
1989 - 1990
Travis County Bar AssociationAdopt-A-School Committee - Mentor at Crockett High School
1989 - 1989
State Bar of TexasMock Trial Chairman
1987 - 1988
Dallas Association of Young LawyersDirector, "Child Custody Battles - Don't Forget the Children"
1987 - 1989
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionFederal Legislation Committee
1986
2011
Do We Really Want To? Post-Nuptial Agreements as Alternatives to Divorce
2011
Paternity, Termination, and Adoption
2008
Property Agreements and Collaborative Law
2006
Laying the Groundwork for the Collaborative Negotiation of a Contract
2005
Negotiating Premarital Agreements in the Collaborative Law Setting
2004
Mediation in Collaborative Law Setting
2002
Collaborative Law
2001
Ethical Considerations of Termination and Adoption Law
2001
Preparation and Filing of Divorce Actions
2001
International Adoption
1997
New Cases and Legislation Concerning Paternity, Termination, and Adoption
1995
Paternity, Termination, and Adoption
1989
Conservatorship and Modification of Conservatorship
1987
Juries: When to Use Them; How to Pick Them
1987
Modification and Enforcement of Child Custody and Visitation Rights
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