Shawn Byrns
ABOUT SHAWN BYRNS
Shawn Byrns is an estate planning and elder law attorney. He focuses his practice on trust and estate planning for individuals, families, and businesses in matters ranging from simple will creation to multigenerational succession planning. Shawn received his bachelor’s degree from the State University of Fredonia in 2013 and graduated with his Juris Doctorate from Vermont Law School in 2018.
While attending law school, Shawn received the Equal Justice Fellowship for his work with the Center for Elder Law and Justice in Buffalo, NY. In 2020, Shawn was recognized as a Buffalo Business First Emerging Attorney and has been named a Rising Star Attorney by “Super Lawyers” for five consecutive years, including recognition by the Upstate New York chapter.
Prior to attending law school, Shawn taught English and economics in Brisbane, Australia; and Rayong, Thailand.
BACKGROUND
• State University of Fredonia, Fredonia, NY (B.A.)
• Vermont Law School, South Royalton, VT (J.D.)
• Equal Justice Fellowship for work with the Center for Elder Law and Justice in Buffalo, NY
• Buffalo Business First Emerging Attorney (2020)
• Rising Star Attorney for five consecutive years
Shawn, a Buffalo native, is an active member of the Bar Association of Erie County, the New York State Bar Association, and the Sports Lawyers Association.
