Michael N. Shannon, Business Attorney in Little Rock, Arkansas
Over 34 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury
Little Rock, AR
Practicing business in Little Rock since 1992.
- 34+
- Years practicing
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Michael N. Shannon is an attorney based in Little Rock, ARKANSAS. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Michael has over 34 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Little Rock, ARKANSAS
- Experience
- over 34 years
- Known for
- Business · Litigation · Personal Injury
- Handles Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Little Rock, ARKANSAS.
- Over 34 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (Little Rock) (2026).
About Michael N. Shannon: Michael N. Shannon is an attorney based in Little Rock, ARKANSAS. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Michael has over 34 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Michael N. Shannon
Michael concentrates on business, litigation, personal injury, product liability, and zoning. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michael handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Zoning
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Business cases in Little Rock, Arkansas
Michael takes business matters in Little Rock, Arkansas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Little Rock, Arkansas
Michael takes litigation matters in Little Rock, Arkansas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Little Rock, Arkansas
Michael takes personal injury matters in Little Rock, Arkansas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Little Rock, Arkansas
Michael takes product liability matters in Little Rock, Arkansas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Zoning cases in Little Rock, Arkansas
Michael takes zoning matters in Little Rock, Arkansas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Michael N. Shannon — Over 34 years of Arkansas business experience
Michael N. Shannon is an attorney based in Little Rock, ARKANSAS. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Michael has over 34 years of legal experience.
Mike Shannon has over 30 years of experience in complex commercial litigation, with a practice that includes eminent domain, class action defense, products liability, e-discovery, toxic torts, medical malpractice defense, bid protests, and issues affecting the outdoor advertising industry.
He has represented a broad range of clients—from multinational manufacturers and financial institutions to closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals—across various matters, including commercial eminent domain, contract disputes, shareholder litigation, consumer fraud, antitrust, and more.
He has successfully represented national clients in high-stakes government contract protests in Arkansas, including major awards related to Medicaid services, dental benefits, and employee benefits administration. His work has resulted in contract wins and protest dismissals valued in the tens of millions, including a $12 million award upheld in 2022 and a successful protest in 2023 involving pricing violations.
In eminent domain, Mr. Shannon has secured significant trial verdicts and settlements, including a $2.6 million jury award for a church and multimillion-dollar results for commercial property owners—often far exceeding initial offers from condemning authorities. His broader litigation experience includes a $10 million commercial judgment, successful defense of nursing home operators in wrongful death claims, and victory for the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission in a $32 million illegal exaction case, upheld by the Arkansas Supreme Court.
Mike is licensed to practice law in Arkansas, Kansas, and Missouri.
Recognition
The Best Lawyers in America® (2006 – Present)
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (Little Rock Lawyer of the Year 2024)
Chambers USA (2016-present)
Super Lawyers (2011-present)
Benchmark Litigation (2015-present)
Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent®
Associations and Affiliations
Member, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
American Bar Association (Litigation and Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Sections)
Arkansas Association of Defense Counsel (Instructor, Mini-Trial Academy, 2023, 2025)
Arkansas Bar Association
Pulaski County Bar Association
Kansas Bar Association
Missouri Bar Association
Arkansas Bar Foundation
Publications
Design-Build Highway Projects and How They Change the Landscape for Landowners in the Eminent Domain Process, Arkansas Community Banker (Summer 2018)
Co-Chaired Committee that produced The Guide to Arkansas Statutes of Limitation (4th Ed.) for the Young Lawyers Section of the Arkansas Bar Association
Education
University of Arkansas School of Law (J.D., with high honors, first in class, 1992)
Presidential Scholar, 1991-92
Note and Comment Editor, Arkansas Law Review
Arkansas Tech University (B.A., 1989)
Alfred J. Crabaugh – Most Outstanding Senior Award
Working with Michael on a business matter
Mike Shannon has over 30 years of experience in complex commercial litigation, with a practice that includes eminent domain, class action defense, products liability, e-discovery, toxic torts, medical malpractice defense, bid protests, and issues affecting the outdoor advertising industry. He has represented a broad range of clients—from multinational manufacturers and financial institutions to…
Who Michael represents
Michael reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, litigation, and personal injury matters in Little Rock and the surrounding Arkansas area.
Credentials
Michael N. Shannon's legal education and bar admissions
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
J.D. · 1992
Arkansas Tech University
B.A. · 1989
Jurisdictions
Michael's state bar admissions
Missouri
1993 · ACTIVE
Kansas
1993 · ACTIVE
Arkansas
1992 · ACTIVE
Michael studied at J.D. in University of Arkansas at Little Rock and B.A. in Arkansas Tech University.
Law school and academic background
Michael completed J.D. in University of Arkansas at Little Rock and B.A. in Arkansas Tech University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michael runs in Arkansas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Michael N. Shannon
Michael has received 26 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (Little Rock)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (Little Rock)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Little Rock)
2023
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Little Rock)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Little Rock)
2014
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Electronic Discovery and Information Management Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Breach of Contract
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Disputes
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Actions
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Complex Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Technology
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wrongful Death
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (Little Rock) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (Little Rock) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Little Rock) (2023). Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Little Rock) (2020). Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Little Rock) (2014). Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026).
Locations
Michael N. Shannon's office in Little Rock
Michael's primary office is at 111 Center Street, Suite 1900, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Michael N. Shannon — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Michael usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Michael charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Michael will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Little Rock, Arkansas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Michael
Michael discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Michael confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Michael's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Michael N. Shannon
How much does it cost to hire Michael for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Michael walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Michael offer a free consultation?
Michael charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Michael's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Arkansas typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Michael gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Michael take my case if I'm outside Little Rock?
Michael is licensed in Arkansas. Matters governed by Arkansas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Michael will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Michael?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Michael will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Michael accepting new business clients right now?
Michael's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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