R.J. Shannon

A partner at Shannon & Lee LLP in Houston, Texas, R.J. Shannon focuses on bankruptcy, financial restructuring and associated business affairs. His practice primarily involves representing debtors, creditors, committees, trustees and other stakeholders in out-of-court workouts, bankruptcy cases and associated adversary proceedings. He extends his services to clients in Houston and throughout the state.

As a seasoned business attorney, Mr. Shannon adopts a meticulous and analytical approach to comprehending his clients' requirements and attaining their objectives. In instances where amicable resolutions prove unattainable, he vigorously advocates for his clients' interests within the judicial system. His professional portfolio includes representing parties in significant restructuring and litigation matters across various jurisdictions, including Texas, Delaware, New York, Colorado, Maryland and Minnesota.

Additionally, Mr. Shannon provides strategic counsel to clients engaging in complex corporate, financial and real estate transactions. Leveraging his expertise in bankruptcy and restructuring, he offers invaluable guidance to mitigate potential risks associated with ongoing or prospective financial distress.

Following the completion of his Bachelor of Science degree at Towson University in 2011, Mr. Shannon attained his Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School in 2014. With licensure in Maryland since 2014 and Texas since 2018, he has gained admission to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, the U.S. District and Bankruptcy Court for the Southern, Northern, Western and Eastern Districts of Texas as well as the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.

Before venturing into private practice, Mr. Shannon was a law clerk to Judge Tony Davis at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas in Austin and Judge Glenn Harrell of the Court of Appeals of Maryland. Furthermore, he brings valuable industry experience to his legal background, having commenced his career in the construction sector as a laborer and progressed to roles as an estimator and contracts manager.

Besides his legal endeavors, Mr. Shannon is a dedicated participant in professional organizations such as the Turnaround Management Association, the Equal Access to Justice Society, the Houston Bar Association, the Austin Bar Association and the American Bankruptcy Institute. Moreover, he maintains an “Excellent” rating on Avvo.

R.J. Shannon is a debt relief agent. He helps people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.