Shawn Garrett is the founder of Garrett, PLLC, a law firm focused on serving the needs of businesses and their founders. As a business owner himself, Shawn knows the advice and counsel needed by business owners at their different stages including: formation, purchase, growth, and sale. Shawn obtained his Bachelors in Business Administration from the University of Illinois, Springfield and his Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois University's College of Law. Shawn spends a significant amount of time mentoring founders and tech startups both professionally and in his volunteer efforts. Born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina and currently residing in Charlotte, North Carolina, he proudly calls the Carolinas home.

Shawn has represented many companies, large and small, from startups to institutional investors. As a business lawyer, Shawn knows the concerns of companies, their key employees and how to advise them in their roles.