About Hathaway Law Group
Hathaway Law Group is a woman-owned and operated law firm based in Missoula, Montana. We take a holistic, collaborative approach to every legal matter — making sure our clients feel heard, informed, and confident at every step.
We believe every family deserves honest, thoughtful legal guidance — without the intimidation of a traditional law firm. Our goal: guide you through the process so you can move forward with confidence.
Our Story
Hathaway Law Group was founded by Shannon Hathaway on a simple belief: good legal work means listening first and advocating always.
Shannon brought Abby Shea on board to lead the estate planning practice, and together they've built something that doesn't quite look like most law firms in Missoula — approachable, collaborative, and genuinely invested in every client they work with.
Meet the Team
Shannon Hathaway is the owner of Hathaway Law Group. Shannon graduated with honors from the University of Montana School of Law in May 2014 and was admitted to practice in all Montana state courts in September 2014. Shannon focuses her practice on mediation, child advocacy, protecting the rights of youth in foster care, and appellate advocacy.
Shannon graduated with honors and has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Montana in 2008. Before law school, Shannon worked in the mental health field, primarily with severely emotionally disturbed children. She worked for a non-profit foster care and adoption agency and at an elementary school providing mental health services to children in the school setting.
Shannon is considered an expert on child advocacy and frequently provides trainings on the advocacy of children, as well as the child welfare system and its practices. Shannon is also an experienced appellate attorney, having submitted dozens of briefings to the Montana Supreme Court (for example see In re R.J.F. MT 113) Shannon enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and daughter.
Shannon Hathaway
Attorney
"For me, being a lawyer means more than being an advocate. It means being a witness to my client’s life. Seeing their ups downs, their struggles and triumphs in order to understand their wants and needs. It means knowing the broader context to find the best resolution."
Abby Shea
Associate Attorney
Abby Shea is an Associate Attorney at Hathaway Law Group. Abby first joined HLG as a legal intern in 2023 and earned her J.D. from the Alexander Blewett III School of Law at the University of Montana in 2024. During law school, Abby served as president of the School’s American Civil Liberties Union chapter and was an active member of several organizations, including the Women's Law Caucus, Environmental Law Group, UM Outlaws, and Consumer Law Advocates, Students, and Scholars. Abby’s legal practice primarily focuses on family law, estate planning, and appellate advocacy. Outside of work, Abby enjoys reading, sewing, and spending time with her husband and two Golden Retrievers.
"I don't take it lightly that clients come in and share some of the most personal details of their lives with me. That trust means a lot. My job is to make sure they leave feeling like every detail has been thought through and taken care of."
Kate McCann
Office Manager
Kate McCann is the Office Manager at Hathaway Law Group. She is a graduate of The University of Montana, where she studied political science and history as well as Central and Southwest Asian Studies. She was born and raised in Montana.
In her off time, Kate enjoys spending time with family and friends, parenting her three unruly canine children, and exploring anything new Missoula has to offer.
Why clients choose us
Our Approach
What makes us different isn't just what we do — it's how we do it.
We listen first
Your goals and concerns come before documents.
We explain everything
Plain language, no legalese, no assumptions.
We keep you informed
you'll never wonder where things stand
We leave no stone unturned
every detail planned for, every question answered
We keep it personal
Because estate planning is personal.
We don't upsell
Need a simple will? That’s what you’ll get.
We Understand This is Personal
Estate planning means talking openly about your family, your finances, and your wishes. Some of those conversations aren't easy — and we're honored to be trusted with them.
Our goal is to make sure the process feels simpler than you expected, and that everything you wanted is clearly documented and protected.
Community
We serve clients from all walks of life across Montana. We've partnered with the LGBTQ+ community center to provide estate planning services that ensure legal protection for every family — regardless of the political landscape.
We also collaborate with financial planners across Montana so our clients' estate plans align with their broader financial goals.
Associations
Current Board Member of Open Aid Alliance
Previous Board Member of The Parenting Place
Previous Board Member of The Montana Mediation Association
Proud to support our local Non-Profits:
