Honors & Recognition
Michael is consistently recognized as a leading practitioner for personal injury plaintiffs.
Best Lawyers in Canada, 2012
Every year since its inauguration in 2006, Michael Shannon has appeared in the National Post’s Listing of Best Lawyers in Canada. This listing is based on more than 100,000 confidential evaluations by top Canadian lawyers. Inclusion is regarded – by both the legal profession and the public – as the definitive guide to legal excellence.
LawDay, Leading Lawyers in Personal Injury Law
Michael has been listed as one of Canada's top 45 lawyers in personal injury law in LawDay's Leading Lawyers Directory. The LawDay Leading Lawyer directory offers the most detailed and up to date directory of any Canadian publication.
Annual Inclusion in Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory “Top” List
Every year, Lexpert® compiles a directory of "Leading Practitioners" categorized by areas of practice. Michael Shannon has been consistently voted as “top” in the area of personal injury litigation. The Directory identifies leading lawyers across Canada based upon ongoing surveys of leading legal practitioners across Canada in all areas of law.
Canadian Paraplegic Association, Volunteer Tribute Award, 2008
In 2008, Michael was presented with the Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario (CPAO) Volunteer Tribute Award. Michael acted as Chair of CPAO's Annual Toronto Wheelchair Relay for five years and helped raise over $1.25 million.
Ontario Trial Lawyers Association Board Member, 2007 - Present
Michael Shannon was recently elected to the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) and is a member of its Board of Directors. OTLA is the largest plaintiff trial organization in the country. Its mandate is to help protect innocent victims of other's negligence.
Ontario Trial Lawyers Associations Award for Distinguished Service, 2004
On October 22, 2004, Michael Shannon received the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) Distinguished Service award in recognition of the work that he has done for the organization. Michael was presented with the award before more than 300 attendees at OTLA’s annual fall conference.