Shannon L. Knorr

Shannon Knorr’s civil litigation practice focuses on trust and estate controversies, representing various stakeholders including personal representatives, trustees, heirs, devisees, and beneficiaries.

Estate and trust litigation often involves high stakes and high emotions. Shannon takes a client-centered approach to help navigate those challenging times, and she strives to use her experience, dedication, and innovative litigation strategies to optimize results for her clients and enhance their futures. 

Shannon also prepares estate plans and provides advice and counsel regarding the administration of trusts and probate estates. As a parent, Shannon finds satisfaction in creating and administering estate plans with compassion and a sensitivity for family dynamics. In addition, Shannon’s awareness of potential litigation issues gives her valuable insight in creatively assisting her clients in the planning process.   

For several years prior to joining Frazer Ryan, Shannon was a successful civil litigator in California. The Phoenix native earned her bachelor’s degree in Anthropology at Santa Clara University and her law degree at the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law.

Practice Areas

Estate Controversy

Probate and Trust Administration

Estate Planning

Employment Law

Commercial Litigation

Professional Memberships

State Bar of Arizona

State Bar of California

Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada

Bar and Court Admissions

Arizona, 2015

California, 2014

U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, 2021

U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, 2018

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, 2014 

Education

J.D., University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law, 2014

B.S., Santa Clara University, 2011

Birthplace

Phoenix, Arizona