Atty. Shawn Patrick McKenna

Atty. Shawn Patrick McKenna

Mr. Shawn Patrick McKenna is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate.

Durham Durham 24 yrs experience 24 year
Call (252) 606-5159 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Shawn Patrick McKenna at a glance

Shawn Patrick McKenna is an Univ. of N.C. Sch. of Law based in Durham, North Carolina. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on probate and real estate. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2002), District of Columbia (2003), and North Carolina (2009). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 2002) and Cornell University (B.S., 1993). Serands clients in Durham, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Shawn Patrick McKenna is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate
  • Shawn received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1993, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Shawn practices in Durham, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Shawn Patrick McKenna's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shawn Patrick McKenna handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Shawn Patrick McKenna is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in North Carolina →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Shawn Patrick McKenna is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

Looking for additional North Carolina attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Durham or all attorneys in North Carolina.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Shawn Patrick McKenna

Where is Shawn Patrick McKenna's law office located?
Shawn Patrick McKenna's law practice is located in Durham, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shawn Patrick McKenna handle?
Shawn Patrick McKenna focuses on probate, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Shawn Patrick McKenna practiced law?
Shawn Patrick McKenna has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Shawn Patrick McKenna go to law school?
Shawn Patrick McKenna earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.S., 1993).
How can I contact Shawn Patrick McKenna for a consultation?
You can contact Shawn Patrick McKenna 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.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
George Washington University Law School
- 2002
B.S.
Cornell University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2002
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2003
North Carolina
Admitted: 2009

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.