Atty. Shawn McCann
Shawn McCann, Partner at BD&J, excels in handling wrongful death and catastrophic injury litigations, boasting a career where he has secured over $500 million for clients. Notable for his leadership within the legal community, Shawn is the Vice President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and a former President of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA).
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Shawn McCann is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Bdj Pc. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2003) and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (2003). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D. Dean, 2003) and Villanova University (B.S., 2000). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Shawn McCann, Partner at BD&J, excels in handling wrongful death and catastrophic injury litigations, boasting a career where he has secured over $500 million for clients
- Notable for his leadership within the legal community, Shawn is the Vice President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and a former President of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA)
- His dedication to exemplary client advocacy has earned him prestigious awards, including the F. Scott Baldwin Trial Lawyer of the Year and the CAALA Presidential Award
- Recognized as a Super Lawyer from 2014 through 2025, Shawn is consistently acknowledged for his exceptional legal skills
- His influence extends nationally as a member of the ABOTA National Board and locally on the Judicial Elections Evaluation Committee of the LA County Bar Association for 14 years
- A fervent advocate for diversity, he was instrumental in creating ABOTA SideBar, a program promoting civility among lawyers
- Shawn frequently contributes to the legal field through publications and lectures, sharing his knowledge in trial skills and litigation practices to educate young attorneys and emphasize the importance of professional civility
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Shawn McCann's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shawn McCann handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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