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Shawn Joseph Mccann
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Biography
Shawn McCann is a Partner at BD&J, specializing in wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases. He has recovered over $500 million on behalf of his clients. Shawn served as the President of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA). He currently serves as the Vice President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Associate of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and has extensive experience trying cases.
Throughout his career, Shawn has received awards and recognition for his client advocacy skills and dedication to excellence by several attorney organizations. In 2011, Shawn received the F. Scott Baldwin Trial Lawyer of the Year Award from the American Association for Justice, New Lawyers Division. He was also awarded the Presidential Award by the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles in 2011. Each year from 2005 to 2013, Shawn was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star. Shawn was recognized as a Super Lawyer from 2014 through 2024. Shawn most recently has been recognized for the Best Lawyers in America Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs Award.
Since 2011, Shawn has served on the state-wide level as a member of the Board of Governors of the Consumer Attorneys of California. On a national level, Shawn is a member of the ABOTA National Board and also served as a State Delegate to the American Association for Justice. Locally, Shawn served 14 years on the Judicial Elections Evaluation Committee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He has served on the Board of Governors of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) for nearly 20 years.
As a member of the ABOTA Executive Committee, Shawn helped create ABOTA SideBar, a program designed to foster diversity and educate young trial attorneys on the importance of civility among lawyers.
Shawn has published articles and is regularly invited to speak at seminars and provide instruction for attorneys in the areas of trial skills, civil procedure, and effective litigation practices.
Over $100 Mil. Recovered on Behalf of Clients in 11 Years. Awarded as Rising Star & Super Lawyer.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
40%
Wrongful Death
30%
Car Accident
20%
Trucking Accident
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in California for 22 years
State: California
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
Other places you can find Shawn online.
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Shawn Joseph Mccann's Lawyer Endorsements
"I know Shawn McCann to be an extremely smart, conscientious and savvy attorney. He fights vigorously for his clients and maximizes results both through aggressive settlement negotiations and through skilled trial practice."
"I endorse this lawyer. I know Shawn McCann to be an outstanding lawyer with an exemplary record of achievement in service to consumers. I proudly serve with Shawn on the Board of Governors of the Consuler Attorneys Association of Los Angeles."
James Kristy
Insurance lawyer
Experience
Honors
2027
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyers, Southern California Super Lawyers
2019
Top 100 Lawyers for Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyers in America Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
F. Scott Baldwin Award, American Association for Justice, New Lawyers Division
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Presidential Award, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, BD&J, PC
Associations
2013 - Present
Pound Civil Justice InstituteTrustee
2011 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaBoard of Governors
2010 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationJudicial Election Evaluation Committee
2008 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesBoard of Governors
2015 - 2016
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesTreasurer
2012 - 2013
American Association for JusticeExecutive Committee, New Lawyers Division
2010 - 2012
American Association for JusticeJustice Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Teague v. Williams
Verdict: $3,318,911
Pugliese v. Los Angeles Community College District
Settlement: $1,000,000
Wright v. UC Regents
Settlement: $7,500,000
North v. Vogl
Verdict: $1,120,000
Confidential
Settlement: $19,000,000
Jordan v. Pomeroy Corporation, et al
Verdict: $1,651,458.54
Codina v. O.S.T. Inc.
Settlement: $1,000,000
Confidential
Settlement: $7.5 million
Bayly v. Fellows
Settlement: $1,060,000
Eaton v. Mahlmann Media
Settlement: $1,000,000
Education
N/A
Loyola Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Villanova Univ
Undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2013
Trial Skills for New Attorneys
Law and Motion
2012
Continuing Education of the Bar
Complete Guide to PMQ Depositions
2012
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
Video, Animation, and Simulation
2011
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
Discovery Motions
2009
CAALA Convention, Las Vegas
Preparing and Defending Your Client in Deposition
2008
CAALA Convention, Las Vegas
Basic Trial Skills
Publications
2012
Advocate
Civil Procedures for Successful Discovery Motions
Languages
English
Spanish