About J. Shannon
J. Shannon Garrett earned his law degree from the University of Kansas School of Law in 1998 after completing a bachelor’s degree in sociology at the University of California, Santa Cruz in 1989. His path to the bar followed a steady academic course. The timeline shows a return to formal study after several years between degrees, a choice that informed his outlook on law and public service.
He practices in Kansas and is admitted to appear in the Tenth Circuit and the Federal Circuit. Those admissions give him a foothold in both state and federal proceedings. Over the years he has handled matters that required appellate work and district court appearances. He approaches cases methodically. He values preparation, careful briefing, and clear oral argument.
Garrett is a current member of the Kansas State Bar Association. That membership connects him to peers across the state and to continuing legal education. Participation in bar activities has been a steady part of his professional life.
His legal training at Kansas and his undergraduate study in sociology provide a mix of doctrinal law and social context. That blend often shows up in how he reads facts and frames issues for judges. He tends to examine statutory text and precedent closely, while keeping an eye on the broader circumstances that bring people into the courtroom.
Garrett operates from Garrett Law LLC. The firm’s work spans litigation and appellate matters. Clients have relied on him in cases that require argument before federal appellate panels and in contested cases in Kansas courts. He prepares briefs, argues motions, and guides clients through procedural and substantive hurdles that arise during litigation.
Colleagues describe his courtroom demeanor as measured and direct. He favors clear organization of materials and deliberate pacing in oral presentations. That style can be an advantage in high-stakes hearings and on tight appellate timetables.
Outside of active casework, he maintains professional ties through the Kansas State Bar Association and follows developments in federal appellate practice. He stays engaged with evolving precedent in the Tenth and Federal Circuits. He currently practices at Garrett Law LLC, handling litigation and appeals in state and federal courts.
