About Shannon Barnes, Of Counsel

Since joining Peridot Family Law LLC as Of Counsel Attorney Shannon Barnes has continued her practice in Domestic Relations with a focus on litigation strategy and limited assistance representation, mediation and collaborative law.

Shannon has over two decades experience in practicing divorce and family law as well as extensive experience in divorce negotiation and litigation. She is also highly experienced in handling post-divorce and other family law matters.

She is committed to maintaining civility throughout the divorce process and assisting clients in reaching sensible resolutions to their divorce and other family law cases. she strongly believes that family disputes should not be resolved in courtrooms. In addition to her mediation, collaborative law and litigation practice, Shannon also serves as a Probate and Family Court Guardian ad Litem and court connected conciliator.

She serves on the Board of Directors for Northeast Legal Aid with offices in Lawrence, Lynn and Lowell, and on the Board of Managers for Northeast Justice Center serving Essex and Middlesex County. She is a past board member for North Shore Community Mediation Center and in addition to her private mediation practice she currently serves on their panel of family law mediators.