Shannon E. Hoff 
Partner
Education

Tulane University Law School, JD, 2003, cum laude

Tulane Maritime Law Journal, Senior Managing Editor

University of the South, BA, 2000

Professional and Community Activities

North Carolina Bar Association 
Carolinas Network of the International Women's Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation, Membership Chair
The Possibility Project - Charlotte, Board of Directors
Planning Committee, MS Society's 2011 Gatsby Gala Fundraiser
Volunteer, Middle School Mock Trial Coach
Volunteer, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Charlotte
Volunteer, High School Moot Court Coach
Co-Chair, Speakers Subcommittee, NC Bar's Law Related Education Committee

Jurisdictions Licensed
301 S. College Street, Suite 2300, Charlotte, NC 28202t: 704.342.5301|
f: 704.342.5264|
Shannon focuses her practice in the area of Bankruptcy Law.  She primarily represents creditors in bankruptcy cases as well as out-of-court workouts, though her experience includes representing debtors in large Chapter 11 reorganizations, and Section 363 purchasers and manufacturers whose sole source suppliers are financially distressed.   Shannon also represents creditors in foreclosure and collections cases and advises clients on compliance with FDCPA, ECOA and other consumer protection laws.

Representative Experience

  • Represents secured lenders in debt restructuring, workouts, bankruptcy proceedings and related litigation
  • Represents preference defendants and unsecured creditors in pursuing various claims against the debtor, the collateral and/or the guarantors
  • Represents creditors in commercial and consumer bankruptcies
  • Represents creditors in commercial and consumer collection actions and claim and delivery proceedings 

Prior Legal Experience

Shannon's career began as an Associate with Burr & Forman, LLP in Alabama from 2003 to 2006.  She then joined Helms, Mulliss & Wicker, PLLC in Charlotte until 2007 and then practiced with Moore & Van Allen, PLLC prior to joining Poyner Spruill in late 2008.
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