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Learn more about Shannon McLin, a highly respected appellate lawyer in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, who has made significant contributions to the legal community. Shannon McLin is a prominent figure in the legal field, known for her expertise in appellate law. After gaining valuable experience as a staff attorney at Florida's Fifth District Court of Appeal, she decided to establish her own boutique appellate law office. In 2019, she founded Florida Appeals, a statewide appellate firm with a team of seven appellate lawyers specializing in complex civil appellate litigation across Florida. One of Shannon McLin's areas of focus is family law, where she has made a significant impact. She is board-certified in appellate practice and holds certifications as a circuit court and appellate mediator. Her exceptional skills and dedication to her work have earned her an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell. Additionally, she has been consistently recognized as one of Florida Trend's Legal Elite and a Florida Superlawyer in appellate practice. Notably, she has been named as one of Florida's Top 50 Women Lawyers. Active in The Florida Bar, Shannon McLin has held various leadership positions, including Chair of the Appellate Practice Certification Committee and roles on the Executive Council of The Florida Bar's Appellate Practice Section. She is currently a member of the Executive Council of the Marital and Family Law Section. McLin is also a sought-after speaker and writer, sharing her insights on important issues in appellate law. Shannon McLin's academic background includes a J.D., cum laude, from Pepperdine University School of Law, where she served as associate editor of the Pepperdine Law Review. She also holds a B.A., cum laude, from the University of Central Florida. Despite her statewide practice, McLin remains actively involved in her local community, serving on the boards of organizations such as First Green Bank and The Villages Charter School Buffalo Scholarship Foundation. She has also contributed her time and expertise to Habitat for Humanity of Lake County, Inc., and Leadership Lake County. Currently, Shannon McLin serves on the Board of the Hans and Cay Jacobsen Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to supporting the needs of children in Lake and Sumter Counties.

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Board Certfied in Appellate Practice
The Florida Bar

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• English: Spoken, Written

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