Atty. David John Shannon

Atty. David John Shannon

David John Shannon is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust law, tax and 2 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Kalamazoo College in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About David John Shannon at a glance

David John Shannon is a Partner based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1988). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1988) and Kalamazoo College (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David John Shannon is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust law, tax and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Kalamazoo College in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • David practices at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

David John Shannon's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David John Shannon handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

David John Shannon is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Minnesota →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

David John Shannon is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minneapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David John Shannon

Where is David John Shannon's law office located?
David John Shannon's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David John Shannon handle?
David John Shannon focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has David John Shannon practiced law?
David John Shannon has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did David John Shannon go to law school?
David John Shannon earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact David John Shannon for a consultation?
You can contact David John Shannon directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David John Shannon received?
David John Shannon's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University
- 1988
B.A.
Kalamazoo College
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1988

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