Atty. John D. Shea

Atty. John D. Shea

John D. Shea is a lawyer practicing estate planning, elder law, asset protection and 4 other areas of law.

Brewster Brewster 22 yrs experience 22 year
Call (774) 561-0542 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John D. Shea at a glance

John D. Shea is a estate planning, business, real estate, and elder law attorney based in Brewster, Massachusetts. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2004). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D. Western, 1999) and Connecticut College (B.A. University, 1986). Active member of Massachusetts Bar Association Hamden County Bar Association Barnstable County Bar Association Estate Planning Council of Hampden County Estate Planning Council of Cape Cod. Serands clients in Brewster, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John D. Shea is a lawyer practicing estate planning, elder law, asset protection and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Connecticut College in 1986, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • John practices in Brewster, MA

Practice Areas Explained

John D. Shea's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John D. Shea handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John D. Shea is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John D. Shea is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

John D. Shea is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Brewster are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John D. Shea

Where is John D. Shea's law office located?
John D. Shea's law practice is located in Brewster, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John D. Shea handle?
John D. Shea focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has John D. Shea practiced law?
John D. Shea has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did John D. Shea go to law school?
John D. Shea earned their education at (J.D. Western, 1999); (B.A. University, 1986).
How can I contact John D. Shea for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Western
Suffolk University Law School
- 1999
B.A. University
Connecticut College
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2004

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