Shawn M. Lowrey
Delivering Dedicated, Practical, and Professional Advocacy Built on Generations of Trust
Shawn Lowrey is a dedicated second-generation Lowrey attorney widely respected for his compassionate yet highly precise legal execution when managing complex divorce actions, child custody transitions, and family adoption plans.
Areas of Core Legal Focus
Focused representation in Mississippi state and federal courts.
Divorce Law
Strategic, balanced, and compassionate courtroom representation managing asset distribution, alimony structures, and parental resolutions through complex divorce actions.
Family Law & Divorce Services →Child Custody
Focused advocacy built around ensuring stability and establishing legal parenting matrices that strictly protect the child's long-term developmental interests.
Child Custody & Modification →Adoption Practices
Clear, detail-oriented legal counsel guiding step-parents, family members, and private placement parties smoothly through Mississippi adoption confirmation rules.
Family Law Overview →A Pine Belt Legacy, A Global Education
Shawn Lowrey is the sixth Lowrey to call Mississippi home and the fourth fortunate enough to live in the Pine Belt. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Religion from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1998, then attended Tulane Law School, graduating with his Juris Doctor in 2001. During his legal studies he also studied abroad at the University of Wales, Swansea and the University of Cambridge.
Since his admission to the Mississippi Bar, Shawn has litigated in Chancery practice with an emphasis on domestic and estate matters, divorce, child custody, grandparents’ rights, third-party custody, and equity practice. He has carried divorce cases, including high-net-worth and complex marital estates, all the way through contested trial to final judgment, and has handled the appeals that follow. His broader practice includes wills, trusts, tort litigation, commercial and electronic transactions, contract drafting, arbitration, and corporate law.
Every case turns on its own facts and law, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Credentials & Professional Background
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases does Shawn Lowrey handle?
Shawn Lowrey handles family law matters including divorce, child custody, custody modifications and enforcement, adoption, and general Chancery Court advocacy in Mississippi.
Does Shawn Lowrey handle adoptions?
Yes. Shawn guides step-parents, family members, and private placement parties through the Mississippi adoption process.
Where does Shawn Lowrey practice?
Shawn practices with Lowrey, Fortner, & Miri P.A. in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He is a second-generation Lowrey attorney continuing a family tradition of legal service in South Mississippi.
Does Shawn Lowrey handle grandparents’ rights cases?
Yes. Shawn’s Chancery practice includes grandparents’ rights and third-party custody matters in addition to divorce and child custody.
Where did Shawn Lowrey attend law school?
Shawn earned his Juris Doctor from Tulane Law School in 2001, with study abroad at the University of Wales, Swansea and the University of Cambridge. He earned his B.A. from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1998.
One of eight attorneys practicing together at Lowrey, Fortner, & Miri P.A., a Hattiesburg firm that has stood with Pine Belt families and businesses since 1980.
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