KDDK Partner Shannon S. Frank has been named Evansville Lawyer of the Year for her work in Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law by The Best Lawyers in America©. The 2027 edition marks the 12th consecutive year Shannon has been honored by the publication in this practice area. She also has three previous honors as Lawyer of the Year in Construction Law.
In addition, Shannon has been recognized by Best Lawyers 2027 in the following practice areas:
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Construction Law
- Real Estate Law
- Trusts and Estates
Shannon represents many closely held companies in a variety of matters, including buy and sell transactions, business organization, contracts, and the sale and leasing of real estate. She also assists many area builders, developers, subcontractors and suppliers in the construction industry. With a business background, Shannon understands many of the issues facing business owners and key management personnel and works to develop effective solutions. In addition, she assists clients with their estate and wealth transfer planning and during the probate and trust administration process. Shannon prides herself in giving exceptional service to her clients, recognizing that relationships with clients play a significant and essential role in providing tailored and comprehensive legal advice.
Each year, The Best Lawyers in America© conducts an extensive peer-review process to compile a list of the best attorneys in a broad range of practice areas based on peer feedback from across the region. As the name suggests, “Lawyer of the Year” is awarded to individual attorneys with the highest overall peer feedback for a specific practice area within their geographic region. Only one attorney is recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year” for each specialty and location.
