Shannan W Leelyn

Shannan W Leelyn

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 19 years

Litigation Lawyer Practice Areas: Litigation, Administrative Law, Appeals
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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 16 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2009

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Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

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Shannan W Leelyn's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

So good that we had no stress

Atty Shannan Leelyn and legal assistant Lou were simply perfect in our civil case with a contractor. They were proactive in learning about what we needed from them, and they consistently demonstrated extraordinary interpersonal and communication skills. So competent were they—clearly experienced an...d super smart—and so attuned to our values as well that we felt like we could just relax, not an easy thing for me generally. We trusted completely in their advocacy; we knew that they would communicate when it made sense and not when it didn’t, consistent with our wishes. The result was we always knew what was happening, and always in context, but didn’t sweat all the back-and-forth negotiations. We had an excellent outcome in our civil case, really for all parties. But it is the process that that I am most appreciative of. They understood the emotional, logistical, and financial burdens of our situation, and represented us in the best way we could imagine.

Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure

reverse mortgage threats and demands done without any reason for them.

i was paying my reverse mortgage for a 2018 tax payment we missed because of my wife's lung cancer operation as well as dealing with her onset of alzheimer's disease, when they went ahead and tried to pay my 2019 taxes and canceled my repayment agreement with them and said i was in default and they s...tarted pre foreclosure on our home . even though i paid the 2019 taxes and had proof. after 6 weeks of trying to deal with them , I was put in touch with Leelyn Law through the Greenfield Bar Assoc.and within two weeks the whole nasty business was resolved and my wife and I could breathe easy and not worry about being homeless. Shannan is a lovey person who is passionate about her work and us as clients as well . The law profession should be proud to have her representing their profession.

Posted by anonymous | September 17, 2018

Esq

I feel very fortunate to have been referred to Atty Leelyn. From my very first to very last appointment she always put me at ease with her cheerful and empathic manner. Her savvy and patience were exceedingly reassuring, My case took several months to resolve, during which she always remained posi...tive and kept me informed. Her expert and diligent work made it possible to avoid an action that would have cost me a large sum of money. I feel blessed to have worked with Shannan Leelyn and would enthusiastically recommend her to anyone I know.

Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Four and 0

To date I've had the pleasure of working with Shannan on four separate and non related issues once for proactive business advise, once to set up an LLC, once for illegal activity by a municipality, and once for contractor workmanship issues. Each time with positive results. I was fortunate enough t...o find Shannan (and Lou) through a mutual aquaintance who is knowledgeable of attorneys in the area. Shannan isn't going to sugar coat things for you; she isn't a therapist she's an attorney, but her candor is what's needed in order to make educated decisions. Do yourself a favor and before having any work done by anyone, have Shannan look over the contract before signing. It's cheap insurance and if your potential contractor doesn't like it than maybe you should look elsewhere. Tell her that JJ sent you.

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Excellent Performance

Attorney Leelyn did a phenomenal job handling a contractor related issue for me. She worked on my case over a year and continually kept my best interests in mind while clearly explaining all potential options as we moved forward through each part of the case. One of her best qualities is always being... able to give the short-term, i.e., settlement, and long-term, i.e., court trial, outcome scenarios, and how much they would cost, as we advanced through the case and circumstances changed. She and her law assistant were meticulous with all the details of my case and knew the details of hundreds of documents as well as I did. They were always available to answer questions, and I would receive a call back from Attorney Leelyn within the next few hours. She even answered emails on days when she was in court for other cases. Working with this team, it often felt like they only case they were working on was mine. Attorney Leelyn was knowledgeable about all aspects of the law related to my case, continually kept my best interests in mind, and was effective during negotiations. I would hire her immediately if I ever need a lawyer again and would recommend her, without any hesitation, to my family and friends.

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"Shannan has an excellent reputation in the local legal community. She is known for her advocacy and tenacity. She does great work for her clients and I recommend her highly."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

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Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

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Burton Award for Legal Achievement - Nomination, Burton Foundation

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Michael W. Greenberg National Writing Competition, Lavender Law

Associations

Massachusetts Bar Association

Education

2005

Thomas Jefferson SOL

Juris Doctorate

1993

College of William and Mary

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Constitutional Citizenship Day

Approaches to constitutional interpretation and impact on tangible rights.

2006

Marriage Equality Forum

Constitutional Issues Related to Marriage Equality

Publications

2005

Lavender Law's Michael W. Greenberg Competition Penal Implants: (Mis)Housing Trans Inmates
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