Shannon David Peters

Overview Shannon advocates for small and large businesses facing complex product liability, toxic tort or intellectual property issues. With experience as an engineer and small business owner in the automotive industry, Shannon frequently taps into his passion for technical matters based on mechanical or product complexities. He enjoys breaking down the issues, then constructing strategies and arguments that produce favorable client outcomes. International corporations in the automotive, specialty chemical and petrochemical industries rely on Shannon to defend them against toxic tort and product liability claims. He also represents a growing list of clients in the consumer products and firearms industries. Shannon has appeared in cases pending in state and federal jurisdictions in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Texas, and led a five-person trial team that gained a favorable verdict before a federal jury. Shannon has resolved complex intellectual property disputes involving patents, trade secrets and non-compete agreements. As a member of the firms Cortex team, Shannon also collaborates with early-stage businesses and those on the forefront of technology. He advises them on negotiations, risk management, discovery issues and litigation strategies so they can focus on their businesses. Industries Manufacturing Technology Transportation Services Artificial Intelligence Asbestos Litigation Emerging Companies Intellectual Property Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution Product Liability Product Safety Toxic Tort Recognition Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America Intellectual Property Law, 2021-2025 Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, 2023-2025 Association of Corporate Counsel, Value Champion, 2018 Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Volunteer Lawyer of the Month St. Louis Small Business Monthly Top Small Business Lawyers, 2016 Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, For the Common Good John R. Essner Young Lawyer of the Year Award Education J. D., University of Illinois College of Lawcum laude Intellectual Property Legal Society, President M. S., Kettering University Operations Management B. S., Southern Illinois Universitymagna cum laude Advanced Technical Studies in Automotive Technology Automotive Technology Organization, Vice President Admissions Missouri Illinois U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri U. S. District Court, Western District of Missouri U. S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois Professional Memberships and Certifications American Bar Association Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Pro Bono Committee Illinois State Bar Association Missouri Bar Mound City Bar Association Society of Automotive Engineers Transportation Lawyers Association * Shannon to set up an in-person consultation by appointment in the St. Louis office.