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Shaun A. Hannafin

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Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 12 years

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Licensed in Massachusetts for 12 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2013

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Shaun A. Hannafin's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 2, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best landlord/tenant lawyer in Boston

Shaun is an absolutely phenomenal attorney. My girlfriend and I were facing a landlord-tenant dispute, and Shaun was recommended to us. From the first moment, he proved to be a very thoughtful and attentive listener, and was able to think critically about potential solutions. And in the end, he was a...ble to help us reach an agreement that made great legal and financial sense on both sides, so everyone was happy. Shaun is extremely knowledgeable from both the landlord and tenant sides, so I would strongly recommend him for either type of case. Lastly, he is just a very friendly, personable, and honest attorney, and is very responsive. I really cannot recommend him enough.

Posted by Eddie | June 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Intelligent, loyal, and considerate

Words cannot even describe how well Shaun handled our case. Shaun is intelligent, loyal, and considerate. We were tenants who were very busy and just wanted silence and peace. Without going into detail, we were essentially being harassed and they wouldn't listen to us. We were lucky to get some...one who knew the tenant-landlord laws as well as Shaun. Shaun really is a true strategist, just like other people have said. He made sure to work with us every step of the way and really listened to our concerns. Shaun took his time to explain everything to us and answer every question we had. We had spoken to other attorneys prior to this and they were not as knowledgeable as Shaun. They even charged a way higher fee than Shaun, which is really absurd. We got an outcome that was way beyond what our expectations were. We are very thankful to Shaun for doing an excellent job and protecting our rights. We are glad we trusted him every step of the way. I highly recommend him for any tenant-landlord issues.

Posted by Massi Ravasi | May 6, 2018 | Hired Attorney

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Never seen any attorney this caring!

Shaun is the best attorney I have ever seen. He is very honest, superbly sharp, knowledgeable about every law and loopholes, and extremely caring. He got me the eviction from court very strategically. But the tenant kept on intimidating everyone with bits and pieces of law. 3 constables back out an...d said they are afraid they will lose their licese over her. Even sheriff didn’t want to deal with her. Shaun took everything in his hand when I basically gave up. He never gave up. The tenant went to court sometimes couple of time a day and Shaun followed her. He made sure on the day of eviction he would be present with all the paperwork. I dealt with many attorneys, honestly I have never seen an attorney with heart. someone who would go this far to make sure you win. All with an extremely reasonable rate and many times he just didn’t charge me. You don’t go wrong with him and would immediately feel you have someone who cares more for your case than yourself.

Posted by Miriam | January 26, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Best Landlord-Tenant Attorney

It was a great experience working with Shaun on a issue with my former landlord, which has been successfully solved. Shaun has offered an excellent assistance and he was extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. I strongly recommend him, since his work is outstanding and I firmly believe he is one o...f the best Landlord-Tenant lawyers you can work with.

Posted by anonymous | July 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Good Lawyer + Great Guy = Very Satisfied Client

I had two consultations before I met with Shaun about my no-fault eviction. The other lawyers thought/ recommended it'd be easier for me to just move, which just wasn't an option at that time. During my first meeting with Shaun, he presented more than one option for how to proceed and explained the... potential results for each action as well as the counter options available to my landlord, all of which kept me in my apt. till I was able to move. His transparency was 100% which is why I trust him. His disclosure about what he was doing (sending notices, asking for discovery) kept me informed throughout the process, so there were never any surprises. He guided me re: the documentation I should have regarding the eviction and also filed a Cease and Desist on my behalf so that he dealt directly with the landlord, which was great because she was not an easy person to deal with. He is very calm and courteous, so even when disclosing unpleasant news, it's hard NOT to like him. His knowledge of the MA Landlord/Tenant Rights and Laws as well as how things work in housing court kept me housed until I found a place and after I moved we then proceeded to file and won a small claim settlement against my landlord. She had breached a number of tenant rights when I asked if he thought this was worth pursuing and he explained why it was and took the quickest path toward resolution. The whole process from Notice to Vacate to small claims settlement took 5 months, which is really fast for housing court or court in general. I walked away without an eviction on my otherwise perfect tenancy record and the satisfaction of showing my landlady that it's NOT okay to bully tenants or breach the terms of a lease. The extra cash was a total bonus! I recommend any tenant or landlord, who is a reasonable person to the Law Offices of Shaun A. Hannafin.

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Shaun A. Hannafin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nathaniel Ulrich

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Shaun and I collaborated on a landlord tenant matter. His attention to the client's concerns and ability to spot potential claims impressed me and the client. Shaun is dedicated, intelligent and a good negotiator. I certainly trust him in front of my clients as well as other attorneys."

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Danielle Callahan Gill

Unknown lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Hannafin is a diligent, hardworking, and compassionate attorney. He is a devoted advocate for his clients and works to hard obtain the best results possible. Attorney Hannafin's knowledge and experience will make any client comfortable with their legal matter. I endorse this lawyer."

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Nikolaus Schuttauf

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shaun is an excellent and dedicated lawyer! I would refer any client with a Landlord & Tenant issue to him!"

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William Guy

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Hannafin and I were opposing counsel recently in a landlord-tenant dispute in Boston. I found Attorney Hannafin to be well-prepared, practical and professional. His knowledge of the law and ability to establish trust with his client paved the way for a very good resolution for all parties involved. I unequivocally endorse this lawyer."

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Gary Ilmanen

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"While we haven't met in person, Mr. Hannafin consistently gives accurate, thoughtful responses to questions here on AVVO."

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Kyle Jarzmik

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Hannafin has a broad range of experience. He is a well-regarded by his fellow attorneys, and his Avvo comments reflect a strong understanding of the legal issues that many people face."

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Michael Satterwhite

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Shaun is a tremendous asset to the legal community and to all potential clients. I highly recommend Shaun."

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Justin Murphy

Landlord or tenant lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Shaun represented the opposing party in a landlord-tenant matter. Shaun was honest, ethical, and zealously represented his client's best interest. I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Matthew Philos-Jensen

Real estate lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Chantal Decombe

Real estate lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the opportunity to work with Mr. Hannafin on an international real estate matter requiring detailed analysis and review of the laws of both France and the United States and in particular the State of Massachusetts relating to the structuring of the purchase and laws regarding the same in the the State of Massachusetts. Mr. Hannafin's assistance was much appreciated. He is analytical, thorough and detail oriented, all while sensitive to the client's needs. I endorse this lawyer."

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Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

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2014

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