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Stephen C. Shannon
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Steve Shannon is a principal of the firm and a member of the firm's Litigation practice group. He has been recognized by his peers as one of
Mr. Shannon's extensive litigation practice includes the representation of individuals and corporate entities in contractual disputes, shareholder disputes, real estate disputes, as well as the enforcement of non-competition and non-solicitation agreements. He is a skilled negotiator and also counsels corporate officers and directors proactively to avoid potential litigation.
As a former state prosecutor and adjunct professor at George Mason School of Law, Mr. Shannon is skilled in defending criminal prosecutions from the pre-indictment stage through trial. Mr. Shannon's practice, in addition to regularly appearing in the Virginia circuit courts and general district courts, includes complex white collar litigation on matters involving the U.S. Department of Justice.
An active public servant, Mr. Shannon served for three terms in the Virginia General Assembly where he was a member of the House Committee on Appropriations, the House Education Committee, and the House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and the
Education:
- J.D.,
University of Virginia School of Law, 1999 - Virginia Law Review
- Virginia Journal of Social Policy & the Law
- M.P.P.,
Georgetown University, 1996 - B.A.,
Fairfield University, 1993
Professional Experience:
- Adjunct Professor, George Mason School of Law
- Delegate, Virginia General Assembly, 2004 - 2010
- Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, 2000 - 2003
Community Activities:
- Member, Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Citizens Advisory Council
- Legal Services of Northern Virginia Pro Bono Attorney of the Day Program
- Co-Founder,
Washington Metropolitan AMBER Alert - Former Vice-Chairman,
Fairfax County Consumer Protection Commission - Former Advisor,
Fairfax County Alcohol Safety Action Program
Awards/Honors/Distinctions:
- Legislator of the Year - Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, 2007
- Legislative Leadership Award - Fairfax Coalition of Police, 2005
- Fairfax County Police Department Team Excellence Award, 2003
- Lord Fairfax Award – Providence District, 2002
Admitted to Practice:
Virginia - District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
Steve Shannon is a principal of the firm and a member of the firm's Litigation practice group. He has been recognized by his peers as one of
Mr. Shannon's extensive litigation practice includes the representation of individuals and corporate entities in contractual disputes, shareholder disputes, real estate disputes, as well as the enforcement of non-competition and non-solicitation agreements. He is a skilled negotiator and also counsels corporate officers and directors proactively to avoid potential litigation.
As a former state prosecutor and adjunct professor at George Mason School of Law, Mr. Shannon is skilled in defending criminal prosecutions from the pre-indictment stage through trial. Mr. Shannon's practice, in addition to regularly appearing in the Virginia circuit courts and general district courts, includes complex white collar litigation on matters involving the U.S. Department of Justice.
An active public servant, Mr. Shannon served for three terms in the Virginia General Assembly where he was a member of the House Committee on Appropriations, the House Education Committee, and the House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and the
Education:
- J.D.,
University of Virginia School of Law, 1999 - Virginia Law Review
- Virginia Journal of Social Policy & the Law
- M.P.P.,
Georgetown University, 1996 - B.A.,
Fairfield University, 1993
Professional Experience:
- Adjunct Professor, George Mason School of Law
- Delegate, Virginia General Assembly, 2004 - 2010
- Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, 2000 - 2003
Community Activities:
- Member, Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Citizens Advisory Council
- Legal Services of Northern Virginia Pro Bono Attorney of the Day Program
- Co-Founder,
Washington Metropolitan AMBER Alert - Former Vice-Chairman,
Fairfax County Consumer Protection Commission - Former Advisor,
Fairfax County Alcohol Safety Action Program
Awards/Honors/Distinctions:
- Legislator of the Year - Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, 2007
- Legislative Leadership Award - Fairfax Coalition of Police, 2005
- Fairfax County Police Department Team Excellence Award, 2003
- Lord Fairfax Award – Providence District, 2002
Admitted to Practice:
Virginia - District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia