Shannon A. Allen

Shannon A. Allen, a distinguished partner at DeWitt LLP in Brookfield, Wisconsin, is renowned for her adept legal counsel and comprehensive support across all facets of her representation, including adept crisis management. Her legal competence is primarily centered on estate and trust/fiduciary litigation, as well as business and employment litigation. With a wealth of experience as a civil litigator, she skillfully navigates her clients through the complexities of the litigation process.

Ms. Allen is committed to forging strong relationships with her clients, both business and individual, by developing tailored strategies that address their unique concerns. She places great importance on understanding her clients from the outset, believing that this foundational knowledge is crucial to achieving their objectives.

An academic scholar, Ms. Allen’s journey began with honors at the University of Southern California, followed by her legal education at the University of Wisconsin Law School, where she earned her Juris Doctor in 1995. That same year, she was admitted to practice law in Wisconsin. Her credentials extend to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, and the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin.

Ms. Allen's legal practice is marked by its diversity, as she litigates and tries cases in both federal and state courts. Her knowledge is frequently sought by national in-house corporate counsel and outside litigation counsel, who rely on her for local representation and trial support in cases across Wisconsin. Her dedication to her clients and her strategic approach to litigation make her a formidable presence in the legal community.