Shannon advocates for small and large businesses facing complex product liability, toxic tort or intellectual property issues.
With experience as an engineer and small business owner in the automotive industry, Shannon frequently taps into his passion for technical matters based on mechanical or product complexities. He enjoys breaking down the issues, then constructing strategies and arguments that produce favorable client outcomes. International corporations in the automotive, specialty chemical and petrochemical industries rely on Shannon to defend them against toxic tort and product liability claims. He also represents a growing list of clients in the consumer products and firearms industries. Shannon has appeared in cases pending in state and federal jurisdictions in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Texas, and led a five-person trial team that gained a favorable verdict before a federal jury.
Shannon has resolved complex intellectual property disputes involving patents, trade secrets and non-compete agreements. As a member of the firm's Cortex team, Shannon also collaborates with early-stage businesses and those on the forefront of technology. He advises them on negotiations, risk management, discovery issues and litigation strategies so they can focus on moving forward.