Shannon M. Kos
About Shannon M. Kos
Shannon M. Kos is a lawyer based in Falmouth, ME and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Shannon M. Kos is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Falmouth, Maine
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: McCoy Leavitt Laskey LLC
Education: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D. magm cum laude, graduated 1993
Location: Falmouth, ME
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