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Shannon Frison

ATTORNEY AT LAW

RETIRED SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE • TRIAL ATTORNEY • STRATEGIC ADVOCATE

SHANNON FRISON

Serious Legal Matters Demand Experienced Judgment.

RETIRED JUDGE • TRIAL ATTORNEY • STRATEGIC ADVOCATE

Strategic representation for criminal defense, civil litigation, military justice, and other high-stakes matters where the consequences may affect your freedom, career, reputation, finances, or future.

Retired Massachusetts Superior Court Judge Shannon Frison brings decades of legal experience and a distinctive perspective from both sides of the bench to serious and complex legal matters.

CONFIDENTIAL  •  STRATEGIC  •  EXPERIENCED

AREAS OF REPRESENTATION

Strategic Representation When the Stakes Are High.

Serious legal matters require careful analysis, experienced judgment, disciplined preparation, and a strategy tailored to the circumstances. Explore Shannon Frison's areas of representation below.

Criminal Defense

Strategic representation in serious criminal matters where freedom, reputation, career, and future may be at stake.

Securities & White Collar Crime

Strategic representation in serious securities, fraud, financial crime, and white collar matters involving complex allegations and significant professional, financial, or legal consequences.

Business Litigation

Strategic representation in significant business and commercial disputes where financial, operational, or reputational interests may be at stake.

Employment Law

Strategic representation in select employment law matters requiring careful legal analysis, experienced judgment, and focused advocacy.

Civil Rights

Representation in significant civil rights matters involving individual rights, government conduct, discrimination, and constitutional protections.

Murder & Homicide Defense

Serious murder and homicide allegations require careful examination of the evidence, disciplined preparation, and experienced trial advocacy.

Criminal Appeals

Strategic appellate representation focused on the trial record, preserved legal issues, applicable standards of review, and potential grounds for appellate relief.

Military Justice

Representation in serious military justice matters requiring careful consideration of the allegations, evidence, governing military law, procedures, and potential professional consequences.

SELECTIVE REPRESENTATION

High-Stakes Legal Representation

When the consequences extend beyond the courtroom.

Some legal matters carry consequences far beyond the immediate dispute.

For executives, professionals, business leaders, public figures, athletes, and others facing significant legal exposure, a case may also affect career, reputation, finances, business interests, professional standing, or future opportunities.

Shannon Frison provides selective representation in serious matters where discretion, strategic judgment, disciplined preparation, and experienced advocacy are especially important.

As a Retired Massachusetts Superior Court Judge and experienced trial attorney, Shannon brings a distinctive perspective to matters involving complex facts, substantial consequences, and difficult strategic decisions.

Selective representation. Confidential review. Every matter individually evaluated.

Discretion

Sensitive matters require careful handling and thoughtful communication.

Strategy

Legal decisions should account for both the immediate case and its broader consequences.

Preparation

Complex and consequential matters demand disciplined factual and legal preparation.

Judgment

Experience evaluating difficult cases can provide valuable perspective when the stakes are significant.

EXPERIENCE & PERSPECTIVE

Experience From Both Sides of the Bench.

Shannon Frison brings a distinctive perspective to serious legal matters.

As a retired Massachusetts Superior Court Judge and experienced trial attorney, she has spent decades working within the legal system — evaluating evidence, analyzing legal arguments, managing complex proceedings, and addressing matters with significant consequences.

That experience informs a disciplined approach to representation built around preparation, strategic judgment, clear communication, and focused advocacy.

Every matter is different. Every client deserves an individualized assessment of the facts, applicable law, procedural posture, risks, and available options.

THE FRISON APPROACH

Judgment. Preparation. Strategy.

Judicial Perspective

Experience from the bench provides a distinctive understanding of how legal arguments, evidence, procedure, and advocacy are evaluated.

Strategic Preparation

Serious matters require careful preparation, disciplined analysis, and a strategy tailored to the specific circumstances.

Direct Communication

Clients should understand what is happening, what matters, what options exist, and what comes next.

Focused Advocacy

Representation should remain centered on protecting the client's interests and pursuing the strongest available path forward.

PUBLISHED WORKS

Her Complete Collection

Shannon's published works draw on her experience, perspective, and commitment to helping people navigate difficult decisions, leadership challenges, family matters, and significant moments in life.

Her collection includes practical resources and personal works designed to inform, encourage reflection, and provide readers with useful perspectives they can apply in their own lives.

Explore Shannon Frison's published works, available in multiple formats.

Facing a Serious Legal Matter?

The earlier you understand your legal position, the better prepared you can be to make informed decisions about what comes next.

Speak with Shannon Frison about your situation and the legal options that may be available.

Confidential consultations available by appointment.

MEET THE TEAM BEHIND THE PRACTICE

Strategic leadership supporting client service, operations, and the continued development of the practice.

SHANNON FRISON

Retired Judge • Trial Attorney

Strategic legal representation for criminal defense, civil litigation, military justice, and other high-stakes matters.

617-706-0724

CONTACT

617-706-0724

Consultations by appointment.

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