Senior Associate
Shannon Peak is a seasoned litigator and trusted advisor with a reputation for delivering clear-headed counsel in high-stakes real estate, construction, and business disputes. She combines practical, real-world judgment with sharp litigation skills, representing clients through every phase of dispute resolution – from early risk assessment and project planning to courtroom advocacy and negotiated settlements.
Public and private owners, design professionals, contractors, and other construction professionals value Shannon not just for her legal acumen, but for her ability to see the bigger picture. She believes effective advocacy requires more than winning a case – it demands protecting long-term business interests and preserving relationships whenever possible. Shannon helps clients navigate contentious disputes with an eye toward their broader goals, ensuring that today’s decisions align with tomorrow’s opportunities.
Shannon’s practice includes construction disputes, land use and zoning matters, and complex commercial litigation. She regularly appears in state and federal courts, as well as in administrative, arbitration, and mediation proceedings. Known for her calm under pressure and meticulous preparation, Shannon thrives in both litigation and advisory roles.
Prior to joining Robbins Law Group PLLC, Shannon honed her skills at both a national AmLaw 100 firm and a respected litigation boutique, focusing on real estate and construction disputes. She also served in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, where she worked on tariff enforcement and regulatory matters – experience that sharpened her ability to counsel clients navigating complex regulatory frameworks.
Clients and colleagues alike appreciate Shannon’s direct, solutions-oriented style and her commitment to delivering value well beyond the resolution of any single dispute.
Awards and Recognitions
- Best Lawyers® Ones to Watch, Construction Litigation – 2023, 2025 & 2025
- Super Lawyers Rising Star, Business Litigation, Virginia – 2023, 2024 & 2025
- Virginia Business Magazine Legal Elite, Young Lawyer – 2023
- Arlington Magazine Top Attorney-Litigation – 2022
Professional and Community Involvement
- Virginia Women Attorneys Association, Board Member & Social Chair (2022-2023)
- Arlington Young Lawyers Association, President (2021-2022)
- Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia, Member
- Arlington Bar Association, Member
- Fairfax Bar Association, Member
- Alexandria Bar Association, Member
Publications and Speaking Engagements
- Co-Author, “Please… SIGN HERE – The Validity of E-Signatures,” AIA Northern Virginia News, Issue 3, 2021
- Co-Author, “Issues with Remote Depositions & Hearings & How to Overcome Those Hurdles,” Virginia Lawyer, Vol. 69, No. 6, April 2021
- Presenter, “Practice Management – AIA Contract Review Documents,” ARE Prep Seminars 2022, The Young Architects Forum of AIA Northern Virginia, March 2022
- Presenter, “Contracts, Construction Documents, and Licensing Obligations,” and “Ethics and Standards of Practice,” AIA Northern Virginia Emerging Leaders in Architecture 2022 Honors Academy, March 2022