Atty. Ryan T. Shannon

Atty. Ryan T. Shannon

Ryan T. Shannon is an associate at Lewis Thomason’s Knoxville office.

Knoxville Knoxville 5 yrs experience 5 year
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Profile Summary

About Ryan T. Shannon at a glance

Ryan T. Shannon is an Associate based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Lewis Thomason, P.C.. They have 5+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2021. Their practice focuses on employment, education, government, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2021). Educated at University of Tennessee College of Law (J.D., 2021) and University of Tennessee (B.A., 2017). Active member of Knoxville Bar Association Tennessee Bar Association. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ryan T. Shannon is an associate at Lewis Thomason’s Knoxville office
  • He focuses his practice in the areas of employment law, education law, insurance defense, and general civil litigation
  • He joined the firm as an associate attorney in 2021
  • As a student at the University of Tennessee College of Law, Mr. Shannon served as president and secretary of Vols for Veterans, as well as serving on the Career Services Committee
  • Mr. Shannon was born and raised in Tennessee and graduated from the University of Tennessee, summa cum laude, with a degree in political science
  • He is a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church
  • Professional Honors and Activities • Order of the Coif • UT Law Scholarship Recipient • Federal Court Bench & Bar Recipient Affiliations • Knoxville Bar Association • Tennessee Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Ryan T. Shannon's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ryan T. 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.

Ryan T. Shannon is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Ryan T. Shannon is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Tennessee →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Ryan T. Shannon is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Tennessee →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Ryan T. Shannon is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ryan T. Shannon

Where is Ryan T. Shannon's law office located?
Ryan T. Shannon's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The firm is Lewis Thomason, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ryan T. Shannon handle?
Ryan T. Shannon focuses on employment, education, government, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Ryan T. Shannon practiced law?
Ryan T. Shannon has 5+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2021.
Where did Ryan T. Shannon go to law school?
Ryan T. Shannon earned their education at (J.D., 2021); (B.A., 2017).
How can I contact Ryan T. Shannon for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee College of Law
- 2021
B.A.
University of Tennessee
- 2017

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2021

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