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Joseph Shannon
Kathy Crane
Ronda Johnson
Chicago Attorney Joseph Shannon
Joseph Shannon is a Chicago attorney who graduated from the University of Notre Dame Law School in 1988. For over 20 years, Mr. Shannon has zealously represented his clients in courts throughout the country. In 2009, Mr. Shannon tried a personal injury case in Will County, Illinois which resulted in a $23.75 million verdict. Daily Law Bulletin 3_23_09.pdf
Mr. Shannon is a Chicago Attorney who has dedicated his practice to helping those who cannot help themselves. Mr. Shannon is admitted to practice law in Illinois, Washington and Oregon state courts and has successfully advanced cases in numerous other states.
During his career, Mr. Shannon has handled numerous cases involving transportation, product liability, medical and professional malpractice, medical device, automotive, employment, construction, insurance coverage, and commercial issues. Mr. Shannon resides with his wife and six children in west suburban Chicago where they are parishioners at St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church. Mr. Shannon is actively involved at St. Joan of Arc School as a coach in cross country and basketball.
EDUCATION
- University of Notre Dame Law School, Juris Doctor, 1988
- Concannon Programme of International Law in London, England, 1986-1987
- University of Portland, Bachelor of Arts in History, maxima cum laude, 1985
LICENSURE
- United States Supreme Court Bar 2001
- Illinois State Bar 1991
- Washington State Bar 1989
- Oregon State Bar 1988
- Trial Bar, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- Past Chairman, Insurance Law Section, Illinois State Bar Association
- Member of Insurance Law Section, American Association of Justice
- Past Member of Civil Practice Section Committee, Illinois State Bar Association
- Past Member of Judicial Evaluation Committee, Illinois State Bar Association
PUBLICATIONS
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Section 8 Housing Requirements: A Minimum Standard of Care, July 2004
- Illinois State Bar Association, Evidence of Alcohol Consumption in Civil Injury Cases, May 2004
- Illinois State Bar Association, Medicare: Rights to Your Client's Money, June 2003
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as the Standard of Care for Truckers, July 2002
- Illinois State Bar Association, Automobile Insurance Policy Update, May 2002
- Illinois Trial Lawyer's Association, Insurance Coverage for Negligent and Intentional Injury, May 2002
- Association of Trial Layers of America, Emergency Stops on Round Balers, Why Not Now? July 2001
- Illinois State Bar Association, An Update on UM/UIM Claims, June 2001
- Illinois State Bar Association-Insurance Law Section, An Update on UM/UIM Claims, April 2001
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, An Overview of Employment Discrimination Based on Disability, Fall 2000
- Illinois State Bar Association-Insurance Law Section, Recent Insurance Law cases, May 2000
- Illinois State Bar Association, Recent Developments in Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) Insurance Law, May 2000
- Southwest Bar Association, Practical and Economic Uses of the Internet for Lawyers and Judges, February 1997
- DuPage County Bar Brief, DuPage Online, September 1997
- DuPage County Bar Brief, DuPage Online, August 1997
- DuPage County Bar Brief, DuPage Online, June 1997
- DuPage County Bar Brief, DuPage Online, May 1997
- DuPage County Bar Brief, DuPage Online, April 1997
- DuPage County Bar Brief, DuPage Online, January 1997
- DuPage County Bar Brief, DuPage Online, December 1996
- DuPage County Bar Brief, DuPage Online, November 1996
- DuPage County Bar Brief, DuPage Online, October 1996
LECTURES
- American Association for Justice, Litigating Truck Collision Cases Seminar, February 2010.
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Section 8 Housing Requirements: A Minimum Standard of Care, July 2004
- Illinois State Bar Association, Evidence of Alcohol Consumption in Civil Injury Cases, May 2004
- Illinois State Bar Association, Medicare: Rights to Your Client's Money, June 2003
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as the Standard of Care for Truckers, July 2002
- Illinois State Bar Association, Automobile Insurance Policy Update, May 2002
- Illinois Trial Lawyer's Association, Insurance Coverage for Negligent and Intentional Injury, May 2002
- Association of Trial Layers of America, Emergency Stops on Round Balers, Why Not Now? July 2001
- Illinois State Bar Association, An Update on UM/UIM Claims, June 2001
- Illinois State Bar Association-Insurance Law Section, AN Update on UM/UIM Claims, April 2001
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, An Overview of Employment Discrimination Based on Disability, Fall 2000
- Illinois State Bar Association-Insurance Law Section, Recent Insurance Law cases, May 2000
- Illinois State Bar Association, Recent Developments in Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) Insurance Law, May 2000
- Southwest Bar Association, Practical and Economic Uses of the Internet for Lawyers and Judges, February 1997
Kathy Crane
kathy@shannonlawgroup.comKathy joined Shannon Law Group as a legal assistant in 2010. She is a graduate of Marquette University with a degree in Business Administration where she majored in Management Information Systems. She is a member of American Association of Justice. She is avidly committed to working on behalf of our clients. Kathy is the past president of a local philanthropic womens’ club, has coached cross country and track teams, and volunteered her time to her childrens’ school and non-profit organizations.
Kathy lives in west suburban Chicago and enjoys spending time with her family, running and photography.
Ronda Johnson
ronda@shannonlawgroup.comRonda has been a paralegal in litigation for 12 years. She is a member of the American Association for Justice. Ronda obtained an associates degree in Des Moines, Iowa from an American Bar Association Approved Paralegal program. She also attended Grand View College in Des Moines, Iowa.
Ronda currently resides in west suburban Chicago with her husband and 2 boys. She is a member and catechist at St. Margaret Mary Parish. She enjoys staying active with her boys in their sports and Boy Scout activities.
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