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Shannon Thomas

28 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning ...
West Virginia

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Alan Robbins March 24, 2020

If you want to lose faith in humanity hire Shannon Shannon Thomas is the epitome of what is wrong with WV family court. If you want someone to tell you how great of a lawyer she is and how prepared she is and how she has been doing it for 20 years and still going thru the motions, this is ur lawyer. Had to push my case back twice bc she had zero clue of what was going on, on the 2nd time she told me she could “wing it” and we would be ok. Was never allowed to Email her direct, and after awhile even emailing her many different receptionist that had gone thru at the time u weren’t getting a response. Don’t even try calling her. Only was able to meet with her a few times one being an hour the day before a huge case. If you question her she is going to try and intimidate you and threaten you. Iv never been less prepared for anything as important in my life. After getting rid of her I represented myself and got 50/50 custody. Family count is WV heavily favors the mothers, Shannon has made a living representing woman in this flawed system and going thru The motions and still getting rewarded. If you are a father and she actually has to do work I’d suggest Representing yourself u will have a much better chance.

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Biography

Shannon is a graduate of Buckhannon Upshur High School and West Virginia Wesleyan College with a degree in Psychology and Government. As an undergraduate student, she participated in the West Virginia Wesleyan College Forensics Team and competed in tournaments across the country. After graduating from West Virginia Wesleyan College, she attended the West Virginia University School of Law and completed her Doctorate of Jurisprudence in 1996. During her education at West Virginia University, she was a member of Moot Court and is known for her appellate ability.

She began work as an associate at a local law firm and after two years began her own practice. She now has over 17 years of experience as an attorney and continues to represent clients in central West Virginia. Shannon has experience appearing before most courts in the state of West Virginia.

Practice Areas

Divorce: Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Domestic Violence: Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights

Estate Planning: Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Family Law: Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

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