Shannon Harvell

Litigation Attorney

Achieved permanency for children in foster care through collaboration with court partners by advocacy in the court room, counsel with agency workers and motion drafting including guardianship petitions and custody motions through the juvenile court.

Represented the agency against findings for lack of reasonable efforts in foster care cases.

Represented the agency in CANRB registry appeals.

Filed appropriate motions and made court appearances in response to subpoenas.

Represented indigent criminal defendants in all phases from initial appearance through discovery, investigation, trial or plea and post conviction motions

Represented defendants in cases ranging from misdemeanors to A felonies

Tried cases to a jury

Counseled clients and their families about possible outcomes and best strategies to minimize risk to client

Maintained positive relationships with clients, co-workers, opposing counsel and court staff

Represented indigent criminal defendants in all phases from initial appearance through discovery, investigation, trial or plea, and post conviction motions

Represented defendants in cases ranging from misdemeanors to A felonies

Tried numerous cases to a jury

Supervised a team of five attorneys

Counseled clients and their families about possible outcomes and best strategies to minimize risk to the client

Maintained positive relationships with clients, co-workers, opposing counsel, and court staff