Shannon S. Frankel

Background

Shannon focuses her practice in the field of complex civil litigation, with special emphasis on the defense and representation of clients in the fields of trucking and transportation, product liability, and insurance defense. She represents numerous national clients on a statewide basis in both state and federal courts, including national motor carriers, product manufacturers, and retailers. Shannon is an active member of ALFA International, in which whe has served on the steering committee for ALFA’s transportation practice group since 2006.

Shannon received her undergraduate degree from Duke University and joined Young Moore & Henderson in 2005 after graduating from The College of William and Mary’s School of Law. At the firm, she is an active member of the firm’s recruiting committee. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, playing golf, and cheering for the Blue Devils.

Practice Areas

• Trucking and Transportation
• Product Liability
• Business Litigation
• Insurance Defense
• Retail and Premises Liability

Education & Bar Admissions

• J.D., The College of William and Mary School of Law, 2005
• B.A., Duke University, 2000 

Admitted in

• North Carolina, 2005
• U.S. District Courts for North Carolina

Awards & Achievements

• Graduate research fellow, College of William and Mary’s School of Law
• Business justice, William and Mary’s Moot Court Team, executive board member

Professional & Civic Activity

• N.C. Bar Association
• Wake County Bar Association, Young Lawyers division
• ALFA International Transportation Steering Committee, 2006-present

Publications & Presentations

• “Legislative Change Allows Expert Testimony Regarding Vehicle Speed” with David Duke, 16 The Defender, No. 1, 33-34, Summer 2007.
• “Protecting Post-Accident Work Product,” ALFA International Transportation Practice Group Seminar, presenter, San Diego, CA, 2009.

Milestones

• Obtained summary judgment in favor of national retailer based on application of North Carolina’s Worker’s Compensation Act where plaintiff’s claim was grounded in negligent misrepresentation.
• Represented motor carrier involved in interstate motor vehicle accident where plaintiff alleged injuries and damages exceeding $1 million. Verdict rendered in the amount of $55,000 based on admitted liability.

Disclaimer: The above information may not necessarily reflect the attorney’s entire record, and the outcome of any particular future matter cannot be predicated on the attorney’s or law firm’s past results.