Firm Overview

There are many reasons for choosing Maria L. Shinn, LLC for legal services in estate planning, probate and estate administration, and elder law. Three reasons especially stand out:

• Maria is a highly skilled, exceptionally well-qualified and trusted attorney who delivers superior legal services;
• Relationships with clients are priority for Maria.  She realizes that the life events for which clients seek her counsel can be emotionally challenging.  To help clients meet this challenge, Maria provides her services in an understanding, caring and supportive way.  Clients describe her in terms such as “friendly,”  “intuitive” and the “calm after the storm”; and
• Maria represents both traditional couples and families and non-traditional ones.  She comes from a “traditional” family consisting of a dad, mom and three sisters, and she and her partner have created a wonderful “non-traditional” family consisting of two biological children and an adopted daughter.  Maria’s personal experience enhances her expertise and makes her an even more effective lawyer for each group.  Maria is sensitive to the issues and concerns that are unique to each of her clients.

Alternative Fee Arrangements

Maria recognizes that the affordability of legal services may be a concern for you. That is why she will work with you to create alternative fee arrangements whenever possible. Many of her services can be provided for one flat fee. Hourly rates are also available. Some of her clients prefer to combine the hourly rate and flat fee into an alternative fee arrangement where there is a cap on the total fee that can be charged. These arrangements can reduce your legal costs, sometimes substantially, and allow you to budget more accurately. To learn more about the type of legal services that Maria L. Shinn, LLC provides, and the fee arrangements that are offered, please contact us.