Megan Keefe Shannon

Megan represents Philadelphia businesses, contractors, property owners and community associations in commercial and construction disputes. Clients rely on Megan to guide them through complex conflicts with a practical, strategic approach that keeps their broader business goals in focus.

Her practice focuses on construction disputes, contractor payment conflicts and commercial litigation affecting local businesses and property stakeholders. She regularly represents general contractors in disputes with owners and subcontractors arising from project performance and payment issues, including matters involving complex contractual payment provisions. Megan also advises organizations facing sensitive legal issues and conducts internal investigations requiring careful fact development and strategic decision-making. In addition, she represents community associations in litigation involving governance, construction and property-related disputes.

Megan approaches her work with a strong sense of partnership with her clients. She understands that disputes involving construction projects and business relationships often carry consequences beyond the legal issues, including impacts on operations, growth and relationships within the Philadelphia business community.

In addition to her commercial and construction litigation practice, Megan maintains a niche practice in government transparency and public records litigation. She advises businesses, journalists and individuals navigating Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law and the federal Freedom of Information Act, and has represented clients at every stage of public records disputes—from administrative appeals before the Office of Open Records to arguments before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

Deeply connected to the Philadelphia community, Megan is actively involved in civic initiatives focused on public space, transportation and local policy. She is a founding board member of Philly Bike Action and serves as its Chief Legal Officer, providing legal guidance on governance and compliance matters. Megan is also involved in her local community as Membership Chair of the Chester Avenue Community Garden.

Representative Matters

• Secured a defense verdict as part of a trial team representing a general contractor following a five-day jury trial in a construction dispute arising from a $55 million public elementary school project in Philadelphia, defeating claims for more than $1.4 million.
• Successfully represented a Philadelphia restaurant owner in a dispute with a contractor arising from the construction of a new restaurant location for a Michelin-starred establishment, involving significant business and reputational considerations.
• Won a two-day bench trial in Delaware County representing a business park in a case against the contractor that negligently constructed a retaining wall, recovering $200,000 in damages.
• Represented a homeowner in Philadelphia in a construction defect case against a general contractor and developer, settling the case for more than $600,000.