R.J. Shannon

R. J. Shannon is a skilled business attorney specializing in bankruptcy, financial restructuring, and related business matters. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan School of Law in 2014 and holds a Bachelor of Science from Towson University, completed in 2011.

Mr. Shannon was admitted to practice law in Maryland in 2014 and in Texas in 2018. He is also admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern, Northern, Western, and Eastern Districts of Texas, as well as the District of Colorado.

Mr. Shannon is a partner at Shannon & Lee LLP in Houston, Texas. He focuses his practice on helping clients navigate complex bankruptcy cases, financial restructurings, and related adversary proceedings. He represents various parties, including debtors, creditors, committees, and trustees, in both out-of-court workouts and formal bankruptcy proceedings.

Mr. Shannon is a seasoned restructuring and litigation attorney who handles complex, high‑stakes matters in courts across the country, including Texas, New York, Delaware, Colorado, Maryland, and Minnesota. Known for his meticulous, analytical approach, he focuses on deeply understanding each client’s business, risks, and goals to deliver strategic, results‑driven solutions.

When amicable solutions are not possible, Mr. Shannon vigorously advocates for his client’s interests in court. He is known for his ability to guide clients through sophisticated corporate, financial, and real estate transactions. His expertise in bankruptcy and restructuring allows him to help clients avoid potential risks associated with financial distress.

Before entering private practice, Mr. Shannon gained valuable experience clerking for 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. Mr. Shannon has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Texas Super Lawyers in Bankruptcy Law from 2021 to 2024. He is dedicated to providing strategic legal solutions tailored to his client’s unique challenges and goals.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Shannon Lee Beatty LLP
• Member, Houston Bar Association

Licensed State

• Texas
• Maryland

Education

• University of Michigan School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Towson University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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