Shannon Henson primarily practices in the areas of personal injury and insurance claims arising from property damage to homes or businesses. In her personal injury practice, Shannon dedicates herself to obtaining fair outcomes for her clients who have suffered injuries as the result of automobile accidents, injuries sustained from slipping or falling due to the negligence of others, dog bites, and medical malpractice. She also represents homeowners and business owners in first-party breach of contract and bad faith cases against insurance companies who underpay, delay or deny their insurance claims.
Shannon received her bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Iowa in 2008. While at Iowa, she also studied English and Spanish and volunteered for numerous political campaigns. After graduating from Iowa, Shannon attended Drake University Law School where she received a Legislative Practice Certificate. She graduated from Drake University Law School in the spring of 2011 and was admitted to practice law in Iowa that fall.
Shannon is a member of the Iowa Association for Justice. She serves on the Executive Council of the IAJ’s New Lawyers Section and is a member of the IAJ Legislative Committee. Shannon is also a member of the Iowa State Bar Association and the Polk County Bar Association.
Outside of work, Shannon enjoys running outdoors and has participated in numerous marathons. She can also be found practicing yoga at local yoga studios, attending concerts, and cooking in her spare time.
Bar Admissions
Iowa 2011
Northern District of Iowa 2012
Southern District of Iowa 2012
Testimonials
5★ on Lawyers.com, Mar 27, 2018
Anonymous
Shannon went above and beyond with my case, after dealing with a headache of a lawyer before her she made the whole process a breeze! She was always professional, courteous and prompt!
5★ on Google, Aug 17, 2018
Mary L. Young
Very professional law firm. Shannon Henson who represented me as my attorney did an amazing job. She is honest and upfront as well as communicated well via phone and email. I highly recommend her and Hope Law Firm.
