Shanon Stanfield’s path into law began in Southeast Texas, where he grew up hearing about legal cases through his mother’s work as a paralegal for a plaintiff personal injury attorney.
Those early conversations introduced him to the practical side of legal disputes, including the impact cases can have on workers, families, property owners, and businesses. The experience later influenced his decision to pursue a legal career and build a litigation practice in Austin.
Today, Stanfield is an Austin-based trial attorney and litigator with more than 16 years of experience. Through SKS Law, his practice focuses on real estate disputes, construction defect claims, commercial disputes, consumer matters, contracts, and landlord-tenant cases.
Over the course of his career, Stanfield has appeared before state district courts, county courts, justice of the peace courts, and federal trial courts. According to his professional materials, he has handled more than 500 cases resolved at different stages of litigation.
A Case That Shaped His Approach To Trial Work
When asked about a case that influenced how he thinks about trial advocacy, Stanfield points to a court-appointed criminal defense matter involving a client charged with unlawfully carrying a weapon.
According to Stanfield, the case centered partly on statements the client made while intoxicated and the presence of a baseball bat containing offensive language. The prosecution framed the matter as a public safety concern. Stanfield and co-counsel viewed the facts differently and challenged the state’s interpretation.
The first trial ended in a hung jury. Stanfield and his co-counsel later adjusted their strategy for the second trial and decided to have the client testify. The jury returned a not guilty verdict in under an hour.
For Stanfield, the case reinforced the importance of preparation, witness presentation, and helping jurors understand the full context of a dispute. He has said the experience continues to inform how he approaches contested matters in court.
What SKS Law Handles
SKS Law focuses on a specific range of civil disputes. The firm handles matters involving real estate, construction defects, commercial and partnership disputes, consumer issues, contract disputes, and landlord-tenant conflicts.
That focus reflects the type of work Stanfield has handled throughout his career. His litigation experience has included appearances in different Texas courts and in cases that vary by jurisdiction, procedure, and subject matter.
Real estate disputes may involve property rights, contracts, lease issues, ownership conflicts, or disagreements between buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, developers, or business partners.
Construction defect cases may involve disputes over workmanship, project delays, contract performance, or claimed damages tied to residential or commercial construction.
Commercial and partnership disputes often involve disagreements between business owners, vendors, customers, investors, or contracting parties. These matters may require both litigation strategy and an understanding of the business relationship behind the dispute.
Landlord-tenant matters can involve lease terms, possession, unpaid rent, repairs, property conditions, and related claims. These disputes often move quickly and require attention to procedural rules.
Litigation Experience Across Texas Courts
Stanfield’s work has taken him into several types of Texas courts, including justice of the peace courts, county courts, state district courts, and federal trial courts.
Each setting has its own procedures, timelines, and expectations. A justice court dispute may move differently than a district court matter. A federal case may require a different approach than a local property dispute. For litigators, understanding those differences can affect how a case is prepared and presented.
Stanfield’s practice has included cases resolved through negotiation, motion practice, settlement, mediation, arbitration, trial preparation, and courtroom proceedings. His experience across those stages informs how SKS Law evaluates disputes and develops case strategies.
A Practical View Of Legal Work
Stanfield describes litigation as demanding work that requires organization, preparation, and regular attention to case details. For attorneys managing active disputes, delays and missed steps can affect both strategy and outcomes.
His approach to managing a litigation practice includes staying current on case obligations, preparing for court deadlines, and maintaining systems for client matters. Outside of legal work, he has said that exercise, playing drums, and spending time with his dogs help him reset from the demands of the profession.
Stanfield has also credited his stepfather as an example of entrepreneurial leadership. That influence contributed to how he thinks about running a law practice, building better habits, and making decisions with intention.
One piece of advice he says he would give his younger self is to think carefully about the reason behind an action before taking it. In litigation, that kind of intentional decision-making can shape how attorneys evaluate risks, develop arguments, and respond to changes in a case.
Community Involvement
Outside his legal practice, Stanfield has participated in Brown Santa through the Travis County Sheriff’s Office for two consecutive years. The program provides holiday gifts to children and families in need.
Stanfield has said he would like to take part in more community work in the future. His involvement with Brown Santa reflects one area of service outside his courtroom and law office responsibilities.
A Focused Litigation Practice In Austin
As an Austin attorney, Stanfield’s work through SKS Law centers on litigation involving real estate, construction, commercial, consumer, contract, and landlord-tenant disputes.
His professional background includes more than 16 years in practice, appearances in multiple Texas court systems, and more than 500 cases handled at different stages of litigation, according to his professional materials.
For individuals and businesses involved in property, construction, or commercial disputes, SKS Law offers legal representation informed by courtroom experience and a focused civil litigation practice.
Stanfield’s work remains centered on handling disputes through preparation, legal analysis, and representation in and outside the courtroom.
Disclaimer: This article is intended for general informational and editorial purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, an endorsement, or a guarantee of any specific legal outcome. Readers seeking legal guidance should consult a qualified attorney regarding their individual circumstances. Professional background information, practice areas, and case experience referenced in this article should be independently verified where necessary.
