Atty. David Ryan Shannon

Atty. David Ryan Shannon

David Ryan Shannon is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, employee benefits. David Ryan received a B.S. degree from Utah State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Chicago Chicago 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About David Ryan Shannon at a glance

David Ryan Shannon is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Tenney & Bentley, LLC. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1990), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1990), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1990). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1990) and Utah State University (B.S., 1983). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Ryan Shannon is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, employee benefits
  • David Ryan received a B.S. degree from Utah State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • David Ryan practices at Tenney & Bentley, LLC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Ryan Shannon's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Ryan Shannon

Where is David Ryan Shannon's law office located?
David Ryan Shannon's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Tenney & Bentley, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Ryan Shannon handle?
David Ryan Shannon focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Ryan Shannon practiced law?
David Ryan Shannon has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did David Ryan Shannon go to law school?
David Ryan Shannon earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S., 1983).
How can I contact David Ryan Shannon for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1990
B.S.
Utah State University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1990

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