SHANNA M. BOUGHTON
Shanna is an experienced litigator, concentrating her practice on lender liability, complex commercial litigation, and bankruptcy matters. She has successfully defended lenders and loan servicers in allegations of fraud, predatory lending, and alleged violations of Truth in Lending and Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act in both state and federal courts. Shanna also has extensive experience in representing clients in complex business disputes involving contract claims, tort claims, and breach of fiduciary duty claims. In addition, she represents secured and unsecured creditors in all facets of bankruptcy matters including motions for relief from stay, proof of claim filings, and adversary proceedings.
Due to the number of cases handled during her career, Shanna has extensive knowledge of the procedures and practices of the Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Michigan state and federal courts. She has also successfully argued motions, conducted trials, and handled matters in alternative forums.
Shanna has appeared on “Practical Law,” a series featuring leaders in the legal community, to speak on the implications of the Bankruptcy Reform Act. She also volunteers with Boston Cares, an organization which promotes community service throughout the greater Boston area through coordinated team volunteer efforts.
Education
- Wayne State University Law School, JD, 2002; member of Moot
Court Program, Executive Board, Director of Oral Advocacy, Bronze
Key Award for Academic Excellence
- University of Michigan, BS, 1999; Biology and Environmental
Policy
Admissions
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Rhode Island
- United States District Courts: Massachusetts, Eastern District of Michigan, District of Rhode Island, District of Puerto Rico
Professional Activities
- American Bar Association, Environmental Law Section and Consumer
Bankruptcy Section
- Women’s Bar Association
