Shannon G. Thatcher, Attorney-at-Law
Attorney Shannon G. Thatcher is licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and the Northern District Court of Ohio. Her practice focuses on family and domestic law and estate planning. She is a member the Ohio State Bar Association, the Richland Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Attorney Thatcher is based out of Mansfield, Ohio.
Practice Areas
Admitted to Practice
Ohio - 2009
U.S. District Court (N.D. of Ohio) - 2013
Professional Associations
American Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association
Richland County Bar Association
Capital University Law School Alumni Association
Upper Arlington Alumni Association
Education
B.A. Ohio Dominican University, 2002, cum laude
J.D., Capital University Law School, 2009, summa cum laude, Intern at the National Center for Adoption Law and Policy, Order of the Curia, Law Review Executive Articles Editor and Business Editor; top 7% of class and scored in the 96th percentile on the Ohio Bar Exam.
Publications
If I Sign this Release, I Can Still Sue You Later, Right? The Current (and Future) Status of FMLA Waivers, 37 CAP. U. L. REV. 1 (2009).
Teaching
North Central State College. Business Law, BUSM 1110. An examination of the law as it relates to the operation of business in the United States. Topics covered include the objectives of the law, the four sources of the law, the federal and state court systems, civil litigation, criminal law, tort law, contract law, the statute of frauds, agency law, employment law, labor law, partnership law, corporate law, and international law.
Community Leadership
Board of Directors of Bald Head Island Conservancy, Bald Head Island, North Carolina
Bald Head Island Conservancy Governance, Human Capital, and Development Committees, Bald Head Island, North Carolina
Board of Directors of the Mansfield Art Center, 2nd Vice President of the Board, Mansfield, Ohio
Richland County Certified Grievance Committee, Mansfield, Ohio.
Volunteer Work
Volunteer at Bald Head Island Conservancy , Bald Head Island, North Carolina
Sea Turtle Nest Monitor at Bald Head Island Conservancy, Bald Head Island, North Carolina
Volunteer at the Mansfield Art Center, Mansfield, Ohio
Operation Legal Help Ohio - Ohio Military & Veterans Legal Assistance Project, Columbus, Ohio (Program now closed)
- Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts
- Domestic Relations
- Prenuptial Agreements
- Guardian ad Litem
- Business Creation and Development
Admitted to Practice
Ohio - 2009
U.S. District Court (N.D. of Ohio) - 2013
Professional Associations
American Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association
Richland County Bar Association
Capital University Law School Alumni Association
Upper Arlington Alumni Association
Education
B.A. Ohio Dominican University, 2002, cum laude
J.D., Capital University Law School, 2009, summa cum laude, Intern at the National Center for Adoption Law and Policy, Order of the Curia, Law Review Executive Articles Editor and Business Editor; top 7% of class and scored in the 96th percentile on the Ohio Bar Exam.
Publications
If I Sign this Release, I Can Still Sue You Later, Right? The Current (and Future) Status of FMLA Waivers, 37 CAP. U. L. REV. 1 (2009).
Teaching
North Central State College. Business Law, BUSM 1110. An examination of the law as it relates to the operation of business in the United States. Topics covered include the objectives of the law, the four sources of the law, the federal and state court systems, civil litigation, criminal law, tort law, contract law, the statute of frauds, agency law, employment law, labor law, partnership law, corporate law, and international law.
Community Leadership
Board of Directors of Bald Head Island Conservancy, Bald Head Island, North Carolina
Bald Head Island Conservancy Governance, Human Capital, and Development Committees, Bald Head Island, North Carolina
Board of Directors of the Mansfield Art Center, 2nd Vice President of the Board, Mansfield, Ohio
Richland County Certified Grievance Committee, Mansfield, Ohio.
Volunteer Work
Volunteer at Bald Head Island Conservancy , Bald Head Island, North Carolina
Sea Turtle Nest Monitor at Bald Head Island Conservancy, Bald Head Island, North Carolina
Volunteer at the Mansfield Art Center, Mansfield, Ohio
Operation Legal Help Ohio - Ohio Military & Veterans Legal Assistance Project, Columbus, Ohio (Program now closed)
Of Counsel: Michael R. Becker
Mr. Becker has forty plus years of experience representing closely-held businesses, many of which are second and third generation family businesses. He has been listed in the Best Lawyers in America from 1989 to the present; he has been awarded an AV rating in Martindale; and has been listed in Ohio Super Lawyers. Mr. Becker is knowledgeable about corporate and individual income taxation and estate taxation and has represented both corporations and individuals before the Internal Revenue Service. He is also knowledgeable with respect to public and private financing for business, M&A transactions, creative succession planning, corporate governance, and general business planning and estate planning.
Practice Areas
Admitted to Practice
Ohio - 1976
North Carolina - 1971
U.S. Tax Court - 1972
U.S. District Court (S.D. and N.D. of Ohio)
Professional Associations
American Bar Association: Tax Section - Corporate Tax Committee; Closely Held Businesses Committee; Real Property and Probate
Ohio State Bar Association
Columbus Bar Association – Tax Committee, Past Chairman 1986; Investment Advisory Committee 1996-present (Chairman 1997-2004); Ethics Committee 1995-1998
Columbus Tax Conference Planning Committee - Chairman 1987
Columbus Bar Foundation Board of Trustees - Chairman of the Finance Committee 1996-1999; Vice-President 1998-1999; President 1999-2000; Investment Advisory Committee 2001-present
Attorneys for Family Held Enterprises, Member
Fellow of American Bar Association Foundation
Community Leadership
Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio, Board of Trustees 2002-present; Executive Committee 2006-present; Chairman of the Board of Directors (2010-2012)
Crime Stoppers, Board of Trustees 1980-2010
Children’s Hospital Development Board, Lifetime Member
Hannah Neil Center for Children, Board of Trustees Secretary 1996; Vice-President 1997; Finance Committee Chairman 1992-1995; Emeritus Board 2000-present
Highlights For Children Foundation, Trustee 1990-1995
The Athletic Club of Columbus, Finance Committee 1997-2004; House Committee (2005-present)
Columbus Kiwanis Foundation, Trustee 1998-2010; Treasurer 1999-2001; Vice-Chairman 2001-2010
Brookside Golf and Country Club, Board of Trustees 2001-2004; Employee Profit Sharing Plan Committee 1999-2006
Making Connections Foundation, Board of Trustees 2003-2005
Honors
Martindale-Hubbell Highest Rating
The Best Lawyers in America, 1989-present
Listed in Ohio Super Lawyers since its inception
Top Lawyers, 2010-2011
Education
B.S., Ohio University, 1968 with honors
J.D., University of North Carolina Law School, 1971 with honors, North Carolina Law Review 1970-1971
Practice Areas
- Corporate
- Family Business
- Estate Planning
- Tax
- Finance
Admitted to Practice
Ohio - 1976
North Carolina - 1971
U.S. Tax Court - 1972
U.S. District Court (S.D. and N.D. of Ohio)
Professional Associations
American Bar Association: Tax Section - Corporate Tax Committee; Closely Held Businesses Committee; Real Property and Probate
Ohio State Bar Association
Columbus Bar Association – Tax Committee, Past Chairman 1986; Investment Advisory Committee 1996-present (Chairman 1997-2004); Ethics Committee 1995-1998
Columbus Tax Conference Planning Committee - Chairman 1987
Columbus Bar Foundation Board of Trustees - Chairman of the Finance Committee 1996-1999; Vice-President 1998-1999; President 1999-2000; Investment Advisory Committee 2001-present
Attorneys for Family Held Enterprises, Member
Fellow of American Bar Association Foundation
Community Leadership
Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio, Board of Trustees 2002-present; Executive Committee 2006-present; Chairman of the Board of Directors (2010-2012)
Crime Stoppers, Board of Trustees 1980-2010
Children’s Hospital Development Board, Lifetime Member
Hannah Neil Center for Children, Board of Trustees Secretary 1996; Vice-President 1997; Finance Committee Chairman 1992-1995; Emeritus Board 2000-present
Highlights For Children Foundation, Trustee 1990-1995
The Athletic Club of Columbus, Finance Committee 1997-2004; House Committee (2005-present)
Columbus Kiwanis Foundation, Trustee 1998-2010; Treasurer 1999-2001; Vice-Chairman 2001-2010
Brookside Golf and Country Club, Board of Trustees 2001-2004; Employee Profit Sharing Plan Committee 1999-2006
Making Connections Foundation, Board of Trustees 2003-2005
Honors
Martindale-Hubbell Highest Rating
The Best Lawyers in America, 1989-present
Listed in Ohio Super Lawyers since its inception
Top Lawyers, 2010-2011
Education
B.S., Ohio University, 1968 with honors
J.D., University of North Carolina Law School, 1971 with honors, North Carolina Law Review 1970-1971