Shannon Schott
Board-Certified Juvenile Law Expert | Personal Injury & Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer | Advocate for Children and Working Mothers
Shannon Schott is an award-winning trial attorney and Board-Certified Specialist in Juvenile Law with a reputation for fearlessly advocating for justice in Jacksonville and throughout Florida. As a founding partner at Plata Schott Law, Shannon brings over a decade of courtroom experience and a relentless commitment to protecting the rights of children, survivors, and the accused.
A Jacksonville native and graduate of the University of Florida and Stetson University College of Law, Shannon has tried more than 30 jury trials to verdict and represented over 2,000 clients. Her litigation practice spans wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and juvenile and criminal defense—especially cases involving children as victims or defendants. Her specialized knowledge gives clients an edge when facing high-stakes legal challenges.
Shannon is a frequent legal analyst on national and local media outlets and has been honored as a Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” an A/V Preeminent attorney, and one of Jacksonville’s Best Lawyers. She was named among the “Ultimate Attorneys: Best of the Best” by the Jacksonville Business Journal and has received repeated recognition for her pro bono work.
As a former child adoptee and NICU mom, Shannon brings a unique personal perspective to her legal work. Her son’s early birth inspired her advocacy for working mothers and children navigating healthcare and legal systems. She is a strong voice in Florida’s legal community, currently serving on the Florida Justice Association’s Board of Directors, the Jacksonville Bar Association’s Board of Governors, and several committees focused on protecting vulnerable populations.
Shannon is also a past president of the Jacksonville Justice Association, a leader in the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and a longtime volunteer with Jacksonville Area Legal Aid and Wolfson Children’s Hospital’s Women’s Board.
When Shannon isn’t in the courtroom, you can find her championing the causes she believes in—whether writing for her blog MrsMakeItRainka.com, mentoring women attorneys, or helping change the law to better protect children.
Shannon has practiced law in Jacksonville since her admittance to the Florida Bar in 2010. She is admitted to practice in Florida and the Middle District of Florida. She has tried more than 50 trials to verdict and represented more than 2000 clients.
Honors & Awards:
“Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers Magazine
The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division in 2014-2019 for her pro bono work.
2025 and 2024 Jacksonville Magazine Best Lawyers in Jacksonville
2020 Jacksonville Business Journal Ultimate Attorneys Best of the Best
leadership
Vice-Chair, Florida Bar Standing Committee on Advertising
PAST LEADERSHIP
Committee Member, Florida Bar Juvenile Law Board Certification Committee 2019-2023
Chair, Solo / Small Law Firm Section of the Florida Justice Association. 2022-2024
President, Florida Association of Criminal Lawyers Northeast Chapter. 2020-2021
President, House Corporation for Gamma Iota Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi
Board Member, Young Lawyers Division of the Florida Justice Association.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Board Member, Hightower Emerging Leaders Fellowship (JaxChamber)
The Women’s Board benefiting Wolfson Children’s Hospital
Florida Forum and Winter Design Show Committee Member, The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital.
Past-President of the Gamma Iota Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi House Corporation
Volunteer, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid
Awards and Affiliations
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