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also known as Maria Shinn
Maria is known and respected for the quality of her legal work. She prides herself on the personal attention she provides, showing compassion, honesty, patience and respect to each and every client. Maria listens to each client’s needs and concerns and discusses solutions with her clients in plain English, not legalese. She recognizes that each client is unique and puts together a plan for each client that is unique, timely and cost-efficient.
Maria started her own law firm in 2000.
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Acquired: 1997
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12511 Madison Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44107-5004
108 Client Reviews
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Posted by Chris | May 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Excellent choice
We were looking for an attorney who could help with estate plans and associated documents (power of attorney, etc.), and Maria was the right choice for us. First, she was able to work within an accelerated timeline due to a major life event coming up, but secondly and possibly most importantly, she r...
Posted by anonymous | August 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney
liar and a fraud!
this woman is a liar and a fraud. A typical bottom feeder lawyer.poor communication skills, unprofessional.
Dear anonymous: please contact me off-line to discuss this further. I strive each day to exceed each client’s expectations and provide excellent customer service. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Posted by Andrea | March 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Great to work with!
Maria and her team were a pleasure to work with from start to finish of planning our estate. She was very knowledgeable, professional, and easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. Maria took the time to answer all of our questions, and gave clear explanations of all of our options. ...
Posted by Michael / Cheryl | May 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate/Trust Planning
We had a basic understanding of a trust but we appreciated Maria's insight on the details. She took the time to listen to us and took our thoughts/desires and applied them so our estate can be set up exactly like we wanted. She was very accomodating, kind and explained things in a way that we could...
Posted by Sarah | March 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Friendly and efficient
I hired Maria to prepare my will, living will, power of attorney for health care and durable power of attorney. She is an excellent listener and answered all of my questions clearly. The documents were completed in a timely manner. I had put off doing these things, and was fortunate to find...
"Maria is a very well-respected member of the legal community. She knows how best to serve the people who contact her for legal help and does an outstanding job. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer in the areas of Estate Planning, Probate and Elder Law. Maria is extremely competent, personable, and an asset to the legal community as well as her clients. She is quick to respond with the best advice possible and her integrity knows no bounds. I know because my connection with Maria goes beyond a professional relationship as she has offered personal legal advice to me as well, in each of these areas."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked alongside Maria for several years now, and have had the opportunity to watch her advise and interact with her clients in a variety of settings. She not only has a strong grasp of the applicable law, but also has excellent judgment about how to put that to her clients' best advantage. Finally, she communicates effectively with clients and others. Any time a client of mine has probate, estate planning, or elder law needs, I refer the client to Maria Shinn."
"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. Maria is a caring and conscientious attorney. Without hesitation, I would recommend her to handle estate planning matters, both simple and complex."
"I endorse this lawyer for estate planning. Maria is a knowledgeable and competent attorney. You would be well served by retaining her services."
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2017
Cleveland LGBT Heritage Day Award for Service, City of Cleveland, Cleveland Community Relations Board, and LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland
2016
2016 Women Honoring Women Award - Small Firm/Solo Practitioner, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
2013
Outstanding New Member of the Year, Lakewood Chamber of Commerce
2010
Volunteer of the Year Award, Visiting Nurse Association of Cleveland Hospice
2005
Volunteer of the Year Award, Visiting Nurse Association of Cleveland Hospice
2017 - Present
Attorney and Owner, The Shinn Law Firm, LLC
2015 - 2017
Senior Partner, Shinn Lanter, LLP
2000 - 2015
Attorney and Owner, Maria L. Shinn, LLC
1997 - 2000
Attorney, Turoff & Turoff
Member
Member
Member
Member
2017 - 2019
Lakewood Chamber of CommerceBoard Chairwoman
2016 - 2018
Lakewood Senior Citizens Service Corp.Board of Directors
2014 - 2018
National LGBT Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2016
Lakewood City AcademyBoard member
2013 - 2015
LakewoodAlive, Inc.Board member
2013 - 2017
LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland, OhioBoard member
2013 - 2017
LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland, OhioSecretary
2013 - 2019
Lakewood Chamber of CommerceBoard Member
2012 - 2018
Lakewood FoundationBoard Member
2012 - 2018
Human Rights CampaignMember
2012 - 2018
PlexusMember
2011 - 2018
PFLAGMember
2009 - 2011
Harrison Elementary PTAPresident
2008 - 2011
Adoption Network ClevelandBoard member
1998 - 2018
Visiting Nurse Association of Cleveland HospiceVolunteer attorney
Settled
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
Legal Protections for LGBT Seniors
2014
Legal Protections for Seniors and Non-Traditional Families
2014
Additional Legal Protections for Non-Traditional Families
2014
Legal Protections for LGBT Seniors
2013
A Legal Workshop with an Elder Law Focus
2013
Legal Protections for LGBT Seniors
2013
Legal Issues for Non-Traditional Families
2013
Legal Protections for LGBT Seniors
2012
Legal Protections for LGBT Elders
2012
Estate Planning Basics
2011
Legal Issues for LGBT Individuals, Couples and Families
2010
Legal issues in the LGBT community
2010
Estate planning for the non-traditional family
2008
Legal protections for the non-traditional family
2008
Legal protections for the LGBT community
2007
Estate planning for the non-traditional family
2012
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What is the difference between hiring an attorney and a legal consultant for probate court? Can I just hire a consultant?
03 Nov 2014
Can an executor of a will be compensated for their time if we do not go through Probate court?
29 Oct 2014
Can you add a codicil to a will, trust and power of attorney?
30 Sep 2014