Experienced South Texas Attorney Joins Firm as Of Counsel
Odefey, Witte, Wall & Villafranca, LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Shannon Salyer to the firm as Of Counsel. With a legal career spanning more than four decades, Shannon brings extensive trial experience, a diverse legal background, and a longstanding connection to the Port Lavaca and South Texas communities.
Throughout his career, Shannon has served as a felony prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, and civil litigator. His experience on both sides of the courtroom has provided him with a broad perspective on legal matters and the complexities of litigation.
A Distinguished Career in South Texas
Shannon grew up in Bay City, Texas, and earned his Bachelor of Journalism from The University of Texas at Austin in 1975. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University in 1978 and was admitted to the Texas Bar later that year.
After beginning his legal career in Port Lavaca, Shannon served as an Assistant District Attorney in Corpus Christi, prosecuting felony cases in Nueces and Kleberg Counties. He later transitioned into criminal defense and civil litigation, practicing with respected South Texas attorneys and firms, including Douglas Tinker, Burket and Burket, and Webb and Salyer.
In 1999, Shannon returned to Port Lavaca to serve as First Assistant District Attorney for Calhoun County, a position he held until his retirement in January 2020.
Bringing Decades of Experience to OWWV
Now returning from retirement to join Odefey, Witte, Wall & Villafranca, LLP as Of Counsel, Shannon brings valuable insight developed through decades of courtroom advocacy, public service, and private practice.
His addition further strengthens the firm’s depth of experience and reflects its continued commitment to providing knowledgeable, practical legal guidance to individuals, families, and businesses throughout Port Lavaca, Victoria, Calhoun County, and the surrounding Crossroads area.
We are proud to welcome Shannon to our team and look forward to the experience and perspective he brings to the firm.
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