Shawn Walker
Estate Planning and Municipal Law
Shawn Walker is an associate attorney at Thorp Purdy. He has a general law practice which includes estate planning, probate and trust administration, local government law, and real property. Shawn seeks to passionately serve his clients and seeks to develop individualized solutions for their needs.
Shawn received his law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law. During law school he gained valuable experience serving as a Law Clerk with the firm. Additionally, he served as a Judicial Clerk at the Lane County Circuit Court, as an Extern at the Federal District Court. Shawn received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from Utah State University and an Associate of Applied Sciences Degree in Mortuary Science from Arapahoe Community College.
Shawn has spent his professional career serving others. Before pursuing a career as an attorney, Shawn served as a licensed funeral director in the State of Utah. As a funeral director Shawn assisted families during the difficult time period after the passing of loved one. As an attorney, Shawn continues to use the skills he gained as a funeral director as he compassionately serves others through unfamiliar and potentially difficult circumstances.
Shawn is active with the Oregon State Bar and the Lane County Bar Association. He serves as a Board Member for the Eugene Masonic Cemetery Association and regularly volunteers as a mentor at a middle school in Springfield. When he is not practicing law, Shawn spends his time with his wife and their children. Shawn and his family enjoy exploring the beauties of the Pacific Northwest and love to cheer on their Oregon Ducks.