Shannon Allen probes the deeper issues motivating each case and empowers her clients to reach out-of-court solutions that ultimately allow them to go in peace and thrive.
Shannon trains attorneys and mediators in Colorado regarding peacemaking in legal disputes and effective communication strategies, directional listening, and motivational interviewing techniques in mediation. Shannon also educates counselors in Colorado regarding the legal process and opportunities for settling cases amicably.
Shannon has been rated by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for four years in a row, a distinction awarded to only 2.5% of her colleagues. Shannon is a professional level member of the Mediation Association of Colorado, as well as the Colorado Bar Association (as well as the CBA Family Law Section, CBA Alternate Dispute Resolution Section, and CBA Modern Law Practice Initiative Section), the Metropolitan Denver Interdisciplinary Committee, and the Heart of the Rockies Bar Association.
A long-time raft guide, Shannon returned to her native Colorado after receiving her undergraduate degree at Pepperdine University. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Colorado Law, graduating on the Dean’s List. She also completed the institute for global law and policy’s workshop at Harvard University.
After clerking for a Colorado District Court Judge and researching for the Colorado Office of the Alternate Defense Counsel, Shannon narrowed her practice to exclusively family law in 2012, where she combined her aptitude for academic research and writing with her passion for people in order to advocate and excellently represent clients in the family law courts. In 2014, Shannon also became a Child and Family Investigator (CFI), and since that time she has been appointed by judicial officers across the state in more than forty cases to investigate, report, and make final recommendations to the court regarding child-related domestic disputes.
In 2014, Shannon began extensive training and education for formal peacemaking and mediation. She has completed foundational and advanced mediation training in both the legal and Christian educational fora. By 2020, Shannon’s legal expertise and passion for peacemaking had culminated in Shannon mediating full-time. Along with her contract with the Office of Dispute Resolution, Shannon also mediates in private matters for both represented and unrepresented parties across the state. She is based in both Littleton and Salida, and she also conducts mediations virtually.
Shannon and her law partner, Rachel, are Impact Partners with the Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Center (JAMLAC), seeking justice for those struggling with poverty and oppression.
Shannon spends most of her spare time hanging out with her husband, Matt, and her three sons, Jude, Seth, and Abe, cycling, skiing, rafting, traveling, gardening, and eating delicious food.
Practice areas
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CO | Active | 2011 | 03/05/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Heart of the Rockies Bar Association | Member | 2020 - Present |
Mediation Association of Colorado | Member | N/A |
Metropolitan Denver Interdisciplinary Committee | Member | N/A |
Colorado Office of Dispute Resolution | Mediator | N/A |
COLORADO BAR ASSOCIATION | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Colorado Lawyer | Motivational Interviewing Tools to Enhance Mediation | 2021 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Colorado | JD | 2011 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Christian Legal Society | Peacemaking in Legal Disputes | 2019 |
CBA Alternate Dispute Resolution Conference | The Promise of Effectively Reaching Agreements with Motivational Interviewing | 2019 |
Metropolitan Denver Interdisciplinary Committee | When Non-Parties are the Problem (Problem Solving Strategies for Family Lawyers) | 2018 |
Jay Pickard, Family Attorney on Feb 16, 2017
Relationship: Friend
I absolutely endorse Shannon. She is incredibly dedicated to her clients. She has the requisite skills and abilities to go up against the top lawyers in this field. She is an excellent choice for your family law needs.
Ashley Emerson, Family Attorney on Jan 17, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Shannon and I worked on a case involving complex parenting and financial issues. She is child-focused and is a tireless advocate for her clients, without being of a "scorched earth" mentality. She has a firm grasp of all aspects of family law, including the intricacies of the financial aspects of a divorce. It was a pleasure working with her. I highly recommend Shannon as a family law attorney.
Jay Pickard, Family Attorney on Feb 16, 2017
Relationship: Friend
I absolutely endorse Shannon. She is incredibly dedicated to her clients. She has the requisite skills and abilities to go up against the top lawyers in this field. She is an excellent choice for your family law needs.
Ashley Emerson, Family Attorney on Jan 17, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Shannon and I worked on a case involving complex parenting and financial issues. She is child-focused and is a tireless advocate for her clients, without being of a "scorched earth" mentality. She has a firm grasp of all aspects of family law, including the intricacies of the financial aspects of a divorce. It was a pleasure working with her. I highly recommend Shannon as a family law attorney.
Rachel Anderson, Family Attorney on Jul 21, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Shannon is an excellent and caring attorney who listens to her clients earnestly, provides wise counsel, and passionately advocates for justice. There is no denying that her care for her clients is deep and sincere.
Christopher Griffith, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 5, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Shannon is attorney who truly knows what it means to be a counselor at law. She provides her clients with the direction they need during a divorce. Shannon's clients receive guidance that allows them to move forward and not stay stuck in a never ending legal battle. I frequently send my mediation clients to Shannon when they need solid, well rounded legal advice.
J. Gwinn, Family Attorney on Mar 22, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
When a client needs help with a family law matter the first person I suggest is Shannon. She's my go-to referral for clients and friends alike.
William Van Horn, Family Attorney on Apr 28, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Shannon is a wonderful attorney and mediator. She cares deeply about her clients and advocates for them professionally and excellently. I would definitely recommend her.
Rebecca Gumaer, Family Attorney on Aug 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.