team-member

Maria Shinn

Cleveland, OH

Licensed for 24 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Estate Planning

Language

English

About

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.

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Probate

Elder Law

Language

English

Contact

The Shinn Law Firm, LLC12511 Madison AvenueCleveland, OH, 44107-5004 Office (216) 228-4791 Fax (216) 539-9594 12511 Madison AvenueCleveland, OH, 44107-5004 Office (216) 228-4791(216) 228-4791 Fax (216) 539-9594(216) 539-9594

Office: (216) 446-1383

Website: N/A

Reviews

Judy
July 12, 2017

Maria is exceptional! She is not only well versed and professional, she is compassionate and kind. She helped my husband and I rewrite our wills but then a year later helped me after he unexpectedly passed. I was certainly not at my best and Maria was patient, respectful and gave me time to regroup when needed. In addition, she helped my son construct a trust and he felt she explained everything and offered different scenarios that might arise. She is timely in her responses and her work. I recommend her without reservation.

Barney
January 25, 2018

My wife and I contacted Maria, her partner Sherry Fry and their staff for wills and other such documents. During our consultation we discussed various options and with their assistance we finalized what we required and received our documents in very little time. We are very pleased with Maria and her staff. They were friendly, knowledgable and welcoming. We highly recommend Maria, Sherry and the staff.

Judy
February 3, 2022

Maria and her team were great to work with when we needed to update our estate documents. She was clear about our options, patient with our questions and efficient with the work. Highly recommend!

Jim
February 3, 2022

The consultation was flawless and the end result was consistent with that. The firm was friendly and professional throughout. Would contact them for any further business.

Mark
November 26, 2021

Maria was referred to us by my CPA of many years. She helped my wife and I write our living wills and Last Will and Testaments. She advised us on things we wouldn't have known about otherwise and suggested things we had not thought of. Very, very pleasant, polite, and extremely professional.

Sophie
November 25, 2021

My husband and I were in crunch to get our will and estate planning in order before our trip. There was not much time. On our very first meeting with Maria Shinn, she gave us the time to explain to her precisely what our intentions were. She answered all our questions clearly and with the utmost respect. She demonstrated great patience as we sometimes asked the same questions. The two subsequent meetings were equally as productive and all the paperwork was prepared (correct on the first draft) and ready for full execution before our trip. No corners were cut and Maria Shinn was as pleasant and professional during our last meeting as she was during our first meeting. Both my husband and I felt immediately at ease with Ms. Shinn and felt and a genuine sense of trust. She is unassuming, unpretentious but incredibly knowledgeable and clear in her explanation, which is not typical of most lawyers. Her practice was recommended to us by a very good friend. And we, in turn, highly recommend Shinn Law Firm. Great service for a very reasonable fee. Thank you Maria!

Beth
April 19, 2021

Going through the adoption process of my son could not have been easier thanks to Maria. She is incredibly knowledgeable, was responsive whenever we had questions, and truly helped guide my family every step of the way. She came highly recommended by friends, and I'm happy to add my name to the list of those who endorse her when going through an adoption. I will definitely contact Maria again with any legal issues.

Valerie
March 19, 2021

Maria was great to work with and made the process seamless. I would highly recommend her to those looking for a knowledgeable, down to earth lawyer. A+++

anonymous
February 26, 2021

Maria's advice and assistance navigating intimidating legal issues has brought peace of mind and reassurance to the process. She is knowledgeable, professional and highly competent.

anonymous
January 30, 2021

My spouse and I needed some help with wills and end-of-life planning, primarily to protect our relationship in case SCOTUS decides to nullify our marriage. Maria was thorough, understanding, kind, and responsive. We feel safer and more secure now that our end-of-life planning is solidified. I'd recommend Maria and her team to anyone.

Judy
July 12, 2017

Maria is exceptional! She is not only well versed and professional, she is compassionate and kind. She helped my husband and I rewrite our wills but then a year later helped me after he unexpectedly passed. I was certainly not at my best and Maria was patient, respectful and gave me time to regroup when needed. In addition, she helped my son construct a trust and he felt she explained everything and offered different scenarios that might arise. She is timely in her responses and her work. I recommend her without reservation.

Barney
January 25, 2018

My wife and I contacted Maria, her partner Sherry Fry and their staff for wills and other such documents. During our consultation we discussed various options and with their assistance we finalized what we required and received our documents in very little time. We are very pleased with Maria and her staff. They were friendly, knowledgable and welcoming. We highly recommend Maria, Sherry and the staff.

Judy
February 3, 2022

Maria and her team were great to work with when we needed to update our estate documents. She was clear about our options, patient with our questions and efficient with the work. Highly recommend!

Jim
February 3, 2022

The consultation was flawless and the end result was consistent with that. The firm was friendly and professional throughout. Would contact them for any further business.

Mark
November 26, 2021

Maria was referred to us by my CPA of many years. She helped my wife and I write our living wills and Last Will and Testaments. She advised us on things we wouldn't have known about otherwise and suggested things we had not thought of. Very, very pleasant, polite, and extremely professional.

Sophie
November 25, 2021

My husband and I were in crunch to get our will and estate planning in order before our trip. There was not much time. On our very first meeting with Maria Shinn, she gave us the time to explain to her precisely what our intentions were. She answered all our questions clearly and with the utmost respect. She demonstrated great patience as we sometimes asked the same questions. The two subsequent meetings were equally as productive and all the paperwork was prepared (correct on the first draft) and ready for full execution before our trip. No corners were cut and Maria Shinn was as pleasant and professional during our last meeting as she was during our first meeting. Both my husband and I felt immediately at ease with Ms. Shinn and felt and a genuine sense of trust. She is unassuming, unpretentious but incredibly knowledgeable and clear in her explanation, which is not typical of most lawyers. Her practice was recommended to us by a very good friend. And we, in turn, highly recommend Shinn Law Firm. Great service for a very reasonable fee. Thank you Maria!

Beth
April 19, 2021

Going through the adoption process of my son could not have been easier thanks to Maria. She is incredibly knowledgeable, was responsive whenever we had questions, and truly helped guide my family every step of the way. She came highly recommended by friends, and I'm happy to add my name to the list of those who endorse her when going through an adoption. I will definitely contact Maria again with any legal issues.

Valerie
March 19, 2021

Maria was great to work with and made the process seamless. I would highly recommend her to those looking for a knowledgeable, down to earth lawyer. A+++

anonymous
February 26, 2021

Maria's advice and assistance navigating intimidating legal issues has brought peace of mind and reassurance to the process. She is knowledgeable, professional and highly competent.

anonymous
January 30, 2021

My spouse and I needed some help with wills and end-of-life planning, primarily to protect our relationship in case SCOTUS decides to nullify our marriage. Maria was thorough, understanding, kind, and responsive. We feel safer and more secure now that our end-of-life planning is solidified. I'd recommend Maria and her team to anyone.

Judy
July 12, 2017

Maria is exceptional! She is not only well versed and professional, she is compassionate and kind. She helped my husband and I rewrite our wills but then a year later helped me after he unexpectedly passed. I was certainly not at my best and Maria was patient, respectful and gave me time to regroup when needed. In addition, she helped my son construct a trust and he felt she explained everything and offered different scenarios that might arise. She is timely in her responses and her work. I recommend her without reservation.

Barney
January 25, 2018

My wife and I contacted Maria, her partner Sherry Fry and their staff for wills and other such documents. During our consultation we discussed various options and with their assistance we finalized what we required and received our documents in very little time. We are very pleased with Maria and her staff. They were friendly, knowledgable and welcoming. We highly recommend Maria, Sherry and the staff.

Judy
February 3, 2022

Maria and her team were great to work with when we needed to update our estate documents. She was clear about our options, patient with our questions and efficient with the work. Highly recommend!

Jim
February 3, 2022

The consultation was flawless and the end result was consistent with that. The firm was friendly and professional throughout. Would contact them for any further business.

Mark
November 26, 2021

Maria was referred to us by my CPA of many years. She helped my wife and I write our living wills and Last Will and Testaments. She advised us on things we wouldn't have known about otherwise and suggested things we had not thought of. Very, very pleasant, polite, and extremely professional.

Sophie
November 25, 2021

My husband and I were in crunch to get our will and estate planning in order before our trip. There was not much time. On our very first meeting with Maria Shinn, she gave us the time to explain to her precisely what our intentions were. She answered all our questions clearly and with the utmost respect. She demonstrated great patience as we sometimes asked the same questions. The two subsequent meetings were equally as productive and all the paperwork was prepared (correct on the first draft) and ready for full execution before our trip. No corners were cut and Maria Shinn was as pleasant and professional during our last meeting as she was during our first meeting. Both my husband and I felt immediately at ease with Ms. Shinn and felt and a genuine sense of trust. She is unassuming, unpretentious but incredibly knowledgeable and clear in her explanation, which is not typical of most lawyers. Her practice was recommended to us by a very good friend. And we, in turn, highly recommend Shinn Law Firm. Great service for a very reasonable fee. Thank you Maria!

Beth
April 19, 2021

Going through the adoption process of my son could not have been easier thanks to Maria. She is incredibly knowledgeable, was responsive whenever we had questions, and truly helped guide my family every step of the way. She came highly recommended by friends, and I'm happy to add my name to the list of those who endorse her when going through an adoption. I will definitely contact Maria again with any legal issues.

Valerie
March 19, 2021

Maria was great to work with and made the process seamless. I would highly recommend her to those looking for a knowledgeable, down to earth lawyer. A+++

anonymous
February 26, 2021

Maria's advice and assistance navigating intimidating legal issues has brought peace of mind and reassurance to the process. She is knowledgeable, professional and highly competent.

anonymous
January 30, 2021

My spouse and I needed some help with wills and end-of-life planning, primarily to protect our relationship in case SCOTUS decides to nullify our marriage. Maria was thorough, understanding, kind, and responsive. We feel safer and more secure now that our end-of-life planning is solidified. I'd recommend Maria and her team to anyone.