Shannon Fitzpatrick practices in family law, including dissolution of marriage, child custody, parenting time, paternity, domestic abuse, and child support. Shannon practices in family law, including dissolution of marriage, child custody, and parenting time, and child support. Shannon and her staff serve the 7 county metro area and sometimes beyond. Shannon is available by appointment only Monday
through Friday 8:30 am -
5:30 pm and occasionally during nonregular business hours. Shannon grew up in White Bear Lake. Shannon attended Georgetown University Law Center, graduating magna cm laude in 1983. She obtained her undergraduate degree at the University of Minnesota, graduating summa cm laude in 1980. Before practicing law in Minnesota, Shannon practiced in Seattle, Washington and Boston, Massachusetts. In Massachusetts, she was named 1 of 10 Massachusetts Lawyers of the Year and featured in the inaugural edition of Massachusetts SuperLawyers. She returned to Minnesota and opened her own law practice in early 2006. Shannon is a member of the Family Law Section of the Minnesota State and Hennepin County Bar Associations and Minnesota Women Lawyers. When necessary, Shannon can be a tiger. However, she knows that often the best results are obtained by the parties working together to find a solution that's in the best interest of both parties and their children. Shannon is an avid volunteer. She regularly volunteers to represent victims of domestic abuse in seeking restraining orders through the Tubman Alliance / Chrysalis Safety Project. Shannon also handles pro bono family law cases for low-income clients. She also serves on the Board of Directors for The Family Partnership, a 103 year old nonprofit organization that provides education, mental health counseling, and advocacy for low-income people. Shannon lives in Minneapolis with her husband, their standard poodle, and cats. Her son graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School in May 2011 and is a member of the New York State Bar. Her daughter graduated with a major in Anthropology from the University of Washington in June 2011 and is living in Seattle.
