Carroll, John J.

R. Shannon Carpenter is a native of Augusta, Georgia and has been practicing law in Atlanta since 2003. Mr. Carpenter received his undergraduate degree from University of Georgia and is a graduate of Georgia State University College of Law where he graduated with honors.

Prior to founding Sammons & Carpenter, P.C., Mr. Carpenter practiced at one of the most respected law firms in Atlanta, Georgia where his practice was focused on defending some of the largest insurance companies, commercial trucking companies, and product manufacturing companies in the world. However, he left this position after only a few years in order to found Sammons & Carpenter, P.C., as he realized that working with individuals and their families was much more fulfilling. This insider knowledge in to how such companies evaluate claims gives Mr. Carpenter a unique perspective which he uses to maximizes the recoveries he obtains for his clients.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

• Federal District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, 2003
• All Trial Courts of Georgia, 2003

Non-Legal Activities

Shannon and his wife, Beth, have been married for 8 years and they have a 5 year old daughter, Camille, and a 7 month old daughter, Charlotte. Beth is a stay at home mom and grew up in Thomson, Georgia. They live in John’s Creek, Georgia and are active in Bridgeway Soccer Program where Shannon is an Assistant Coach for Camille’s 5 and under soccer team.