Atty. Roy Shannon
Roy Shannon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Roy, who practices law in Alexandria, Virginia, has been recognized since 2024.
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Roy Shannon is a real estate, zoning, and estate litigation attorney based in Alexandria, Virginia, practicing at Shannon & Wright LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in Virginia, Virginia State Bar (2004) and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar (2006). Educated at George Mason University (J.D., 2003) and Catholic University of America (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026). Serands clients in Alexandria, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Roy Shannon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law
- Roy, who practices law in Alexandria, Virginia, has been recognized since 2024
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Roy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Roy Shannon handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Roy Shannon is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →
Roy Shannon is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Virginia →
Roy Shannon is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Virginia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Alexandria are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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