Shannon R. Lynch

Shannon R. Lynch

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

Family Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Mediation, Adoption, Arbitration

500 N. Akard St., Suite 2150, Dallas, TX

About Shannon

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 425-550 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 39 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1986

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Shannon R. Lynch

500 N. Akard St., Suite 2150, Dallas, TX, 75201

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Shannon R. Lynch's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

61 Client Reviews

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Posted by Maryam | March 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Shannon is simply the best family lawyer

I would highly recommend Ms. Lynch. I have worked with Ms. Shannon Lynch on custody, adoption and name change cases. She is very knowledgeable, very professional and very compassionate. Ms. Lynch is a great listener and allows time for proper briefing from the client during which she notes all the ...facts. Going back to her to continue the case after almost a year, she was able to pull out and recall all the facts that we discussed. Ms. Lynch helped our family finish so many steps that we thought were merely impossible or would take years to finish. She was always knowledgeable not only of local US laws but international ones too to help with international custody cases. Ms. Lynch will always be our family lawyer.

Posted by Tommy | September 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Attorney!

Shannon is extremely smart, yet very empathetic to your feelings during your case. Divorce is never easy. Shannon keeps you on point and does everything she can to get you through the storm. She is a great attorney that I would hire again!

Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Sped the process along!!

My divorce proceedings were at a standstill, due to some documentation confusion. Once Shannon was involved, I had everything submitted within days, and everything moved quickly after that! She was knowledgable and patient, and I highly recommend her.

Posted by Nancy | March 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

We won a case that was deemed unwinnable due to Shannon!

We met Shannon through a referral from our neighbor. From the moment we spoke on the phone she put us at ease- not that we would win, but that she knew what we were up against and how to proceed to position ourselves as positively as possible. She was always honest, even when it was to tell us that... we were fighting an uphill battle. She never stopped trying- thinking of every possible way to look at the case. Her communication with us was wonderful- from in person, to calls and texts. She was always available when we needed her and some times it was just to have her restate the obvious or to again, remind us of our next steps. She trusted our decisions and made sure we were educated on what could happen if we made a particular decision. In the end, our adoption moved forward. Shannon is one of those attorneys that you hope to find- one that cares more about her clients and the end result than all the sneaky tactics and ways to charge additional fees. She has amazing integrity and empathy! She is an expert at adoption law and she knows all of her "competition" as well which is extremely helpful. We would recommend Shannon to anyone!!!!!

Posted by Ben | September 05, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce attorney who truly cares about finding a mutually acceptable solution as efficiently as possible.

Shannon was referred to me by a business attorney I work with. He has referred several other clients to her. My line of work leads me to work with a number of law firms. Shannon's reputation among those attorneys who know her or know of her is fantastic. Shannon truly believes a collaborative app...roach to divorce is the best solution for both parties. However, Shannon also recognizes that both parties must be willing to collaborate in order for the collaborative process to work and to minimize conflict and expense during the divorce proceedings. Shannon's knowledge of the law is excellent (probably a reason she is also used by other attorneys as a mediator). She was very helpful in applying to law to my case and helping to guide me to take positions that were fair for both parties. However, when my spouse was unwilling to compromise or take a reasonable position in certain matters, Shannon was excellent at counseling me to stand firm for a fair and equitable solution and explaining future issues that might arise if I accepted anything less. I would highly recommend Shannon to anyone, especially those looking for a fair and equitable solution for both parties.

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Shannon R. Lynch's Lawyer Endorsements

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Shelly West

Mediation lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Dorothea Laster

Adoption lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Meuse

Family lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Christopher Leroi

Family lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Hargrave

Family lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2012 - Present

National Charity League

Highlander Group

2009 - Present

Special Olympics of Texas

Volunteer

2006 - Present

Collaborative Law Dallas

2003 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

2002 - Present

Collaborative Law Institute of Texas

Charter Member

1996 - Present

Junior League of Dallas

Member

1994 - Present

Texas Academy of Mediators

1990 - Present

Who's Who in American Law

2003 - 2004

Hannah’s House\Children in the Middle

Advisory Board

2002 - 2003

Genesis Women’s Shelter Alliance

Board of Directors

2001 - 2003

St. Michael and All Angels

Director, Child Development Board

1998 - 2001

Dallas County Bar Association Family Law Section

Board of Directors

1989 - 1990

Texas Young Lawyers Association

Chairman of Family Law Council

1989 - 1990

Austin Young Lawyers Association

Chairman, Child Advocacy Committee

1989 - 1990

Travis County Bar Association

Adopt-A-School Committee - Mentor at Crockett High School

1989 - 1989

State Bar of Texas

Mock Trial Chairman

1987 - 1988

Dallas Association of Young Lawyers

Director, "Child Custody Battles - Don't Forget the Children"

1987 - 1989

American Bar Association, Family Law Section

Federal Legislation Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

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Education

1986

Southern Methodist University

Speaking Engagements

2011

Texas Collaborative Law Spring Conference

Do We Really Want To? Post-Nuptial Agreements as Alternatives to Divorce

2011

NBI Adoption Law: Start to FInish

Paternity, Termination, and Adoption

2008

Texas Collaborative Law Spring Conference

Property Agreements and Collaborative Law

2006

Texas Collaborative Law Council Civil Training

Laying the Groundwork for the Collaborative Negotiation of a Contract

2005

State Bar of Texas Advanced Family Law Course

Negotiating Premarital Agreements in the Collaborative Law Setting

2004

Dallas Alliance of Collaborative Professionals Dinner Series

Mediation in Collaborative Law Setting

2002

State Bar of Texas Advanced Family Law

Collaborative Law

2001

Adoption Practice, Procedures, and Pitfalls in Texas Seminar Adoption Right Now/Adoption Network Seminar

Ethical Considerations of Termination and Adoption Law

2001

Adoption Practice, Procedures, and Pitfalls in Texas Seminar

Preparation and Filing of Divorce Actions

2001

Adoption Practice, Procedures, and Pitfalls in Texas Seminar

International Adoption

1997

University of Houston, Family Law Practice Seminar

New Cases and Legislation Concerning Paternity, Termination, and Adoption

1995

University of Houston, Family Law Practice After September 1, 1995 Seminar

Paternity, Termination, and Adoption

1989

University of Houston Family Law Seminar

Conservatorship and Modification of Conservatorship

1987

State Bar of Texas, Advanced Family Law Seminar

Juries: When to Use Them; How to Pick Them

1987

Southern Methodist University Family Law Symposium

Modification and Enforcement of Child Custody and Visitation Rights

Publications

2011

2011 National Business Institute, Adoption Law: Start to Finish Seminar Paternity, Termination, and Adoption

2011

Texas Collaborative Law Spring Conference Do We Really Want To? Post-Nuptial Agreements as Alternatives to Divorce

2005

State Bar of Texas Negotiating Premarital Agreements in the Collaborative Law Setting

2002

State Bar of Texas Collaborative Law

2001

Adoption Practice, Procedures, and Pitfalls in Texas Seminar Adoption Right Now/Adoption Network Seminar Ethical Considerations of Termination and Adoption Law

2001

Adoption Practice, Procedures, and Pitfalls in Texas Seminar International Adoption

1997

University of Houston, Family Law Practice Seminar New Cases and Legislation Concerning Paternity, Termination, and Adoption

1997

Lawyers Against Domestic Violence Preparation and Filing of Divorce Actions

1995

University of Houston, Family Law Practice After September 1, 1995 Seminar Paternity, Termination, and Adoption

1989

University of Houston Conservatorship and Modification of Conservatorship

1987

Southern Methodist University Family Law Symposium Modification and Enforcement of Child Custody and Visitation Rights

1987

State Bar of Texas, Advanced Family Law Seminar Juries: When to Use Them; How to Pick Them

Languages

French

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