Shannon McLaughlin
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Shannon McLaughlin

Shannon McLaughlin

Director Donnelly Law Group - Criminal Defence

location
Southport, QLD
Click to Reveal Phone Number(07) 560..

About Shannon

Shannon McLaughlin is an accomplished director with extensive experience in property transactions, commercial leasing, estate planning and administration, alongside a broad spectrum of commercial legal work. Admitted to practice in 2005, Shannon's legal journey began with a five-year articled clerkship, reflecting his dedication and commitment to the legal profession. Holding a Bachelor of Laws and a Master of Laws from the Queensland University of Technology, as well as an MBA from Bond University, Shannon's educational background is robust and versatile. As a Partner and Legal Practice Director at CJM Lawyers since 2016, Shannon has been instrumental in shaping the firm's strategic direction and service delivery. His role as a Notary Public further exemplifies his commitment to clients and the legal community. Prior to this, Shannon held significant leadership positions at KL Legal and Carter Green Lawyers, where his impact on firm growth and client outcomes was notable. Earlier in his career, Shannon honed his legal acumen as a commercial solicitor at Bruce Graham Lawyers and Ramsden Lawyers. His tenure as a Senior Associate Solicitor at Ramsden was marked by his adept handling of complex commercial matters. Shannon's foundational legal experience was built at Robbins Watson Solicitors, where he initially embarked on his career as an articled clerk before progressing to a solicitor role. With over a decade of legal practice, Shannon McLaughlin stands out as a pragmatic problem solver, driven by a passion for delivering exceptional legal services to his clients.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law
Estate Planning
Property Law

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Experience

Notary Public
Notary Public
CJM Lawyers
Feb 2022 - Present · 4 years 2 months
Partner / Legal Practice Director
Partner / Legal Practice Director
KL Legal
Jan 2017 - Jul 2018 · 1 year 6 months
Partner / Legal Practice Director
Partner / Legal Practice Director
Carter Green Lawyers
May 2016 - Jun 2017 · 1 year 1 month
Partner / Legal Practice Director
Partner / Legal Practice Director
CJM Lawyers
Jan 2016 - Present · 10 years 3 months
Solicitor
Solicitor
Bruce Graham Lawyers
Sep 2014 - Jan 2016 · 1 year 4 months
Senior Associate Solicitor
Senior Associate Solicitor
Ramsden Lawyers
Mar 2012 - Sep 2014 · 2 years 6 months
Solicitor
Solicitor
Robbins Watson Solicitors
Sep 2005 - Mar 2012 · 6 years 6 months
Articled Clerk
Articled Clerk
Robbins Watson Solicitors
Dec 2000 - Sep 2005 · 4 years 9 months

Education

MBA
MBA
Bond University
2009 - 2013
LLM, Master of Laws (Commercial Streeam)
LLM, Master of Laws (Commercial Streeam)
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
2005 - 2007
LLB, Law
LLB, Law
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
2001

Contact Information

Southport, QLD

Location13 Hicks St, Southport, QLD
Click to Reveal Phone Number(07) 560..

Practice Certificate

Name
Shannon McLaughlin
Date of Admission
2005
Specialisations
Corporations Law, Succession Law, Property - Residential
Certification type
Unrestricted Principal
Region
QLD
CheckLast checked: 24 Apr 2026
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