About Shawna D.

Shawna D. Collins is the founder of Collins Family & Elder Law Group, a firm dedicated to serving clients throughout North and South Carolina. Raised within the picturesque Lowcountry of South Carolina, she developed a robust feel of community and repair early in lifestyles. In 1992, Shawna earned her undergraduate diploma from the College of Charleston, where she laid the foundation for her destiny professional legal career. Following her undergraduate research, she pursued her law degree at the University of Florida, completing her Juris Doctor in 1995. Notably, she spent her final year at Wake Forest University, gaining valuable insights and experiences that could form her legal practice.

Licensed to practice in each North and South Carolina, Shawna boasts over 29 years of experience in civil and felony legal proceedings. Her expertise spans many legal regions, with a specific concentrate on complicated dissolution cases, municipal and civil legal proceedings, and property legal proceedings things, which includes will contests. This diverse skill set allows her to deal with the challenges her clients face, whether or not they're handling the requirements of household law or handling intricate estate things. Her broad background equips her to provide knowledgeable advice to clients in a number of legal scenarios. In addition to her legal practice, Shawna actively contributes to the legal network as a member of the North Carolina Bar Association. She serves on both the Estates and Trusts Section and the Family Law Section, where she collaborates with fellow lawyers to enhance legal requirements and practices.

Additionally, she is a member of the South Carolina State Bar, in addition solidifying her commitment to the legal career and her clients. Shawna’s involvement in these organizations displays her dedication to staying current with legal developments and advocating for her clients’ best pursuits. Collins Family & Elder Law Group operates several offices throughout the Carolinas, including places in Monroe, Weddington, Uptown Charlotte, Fort Mill, Ballantyne, and Lake Norman. The company offers a comprehensive range of services in household and elder law, covering areas such as adoption, divorce, child support, and Medicaid making plans. Shawna's approach to legal practice emphasizes clean verbal exchange and informed choice-making. She ensures that clients are nicely-knowledgeable approximately all available options, striving to resolve matters outside of court on every occasion feasible to minimize stress and expense.

Under Shawna's management, Collins Family & Elder Law Group has expanded its reach, including a recent office opening in Columbia, South Carolina. This boom displays the firm’s dedication to offering compassionate and powerful legal guidance to families throughout the Carolinas. When legal proceedings is important, Shawna prepares very well and advocates firmly to protect her clients' interests. Her commitment to her clients and her network continues to drive the success of her firm, making a significant impact within the lives of those she serves.

Education

College of Charleston

University of Florida

Wake Forest University

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Accepted Jurisdictions

North Carolina
South Carolina

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina U.S. District Court

Types of Cases Handled

Divorce Estate Litigation Civil Litigation Criminal Litigation

Legal Services Scope

Litigation Mediation Arbitration

Professional Associations

North Carolina State Bar

has membership Current

North Carolina Bar Association

has membership of the Estates and Trusts Section and the Family Law Section Current

South Carolina State Bar

Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 112 North Main Street Monroe NC 28112

Office 2

 13657 Providence Road Weddington NC 28104

Office 3

 301 S. McDowell Street 11th Floor, Suite 1107 Charlotte NC 28204

Office 4

 951 Market Street Suite 205 Fort Mill SC 29708

Office 5

 15720 Brixham Hill Avenue Suite 310 Charlotte NC 28277

Office 6

 8712 Lindholm Drive Suite 300 Huntersville NC 28078