Atty. Melissa E. Mason Shea

Atty. Melissa E. Mason Shea

Melissa E. Mason Shea is a lawyer practicing employment law, labor relations, management labor law and 4 other areas of law.

Springfield Springfield 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa E. Mason Shea at a glance

Melissa E. Mason Shea is a employment, litigation, education, and government attorney based in Springfield, Massachusetts. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1993) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (2002). Educated at Catholic University of America (J.D., 1993) and University of Texas (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Springfield, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Melissa E. Mason Shea is a lawyer practicing employment law, labor relations, management labor law and 4 other areas of law
  • Melissa received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Melissa practices in Springfield, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa E. Mason Shea's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Melissa E. Mason Shea is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Melissa E. Mason Shea is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Melissa E. Mason Shea is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Massachusetts →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Melissa E. Mason Shea is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Springfield 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 Melissa E. Mason Shea

Where is Melissa E. Mason Shea's law office located?
Melissa E. Mason Shea's law practice is located in Springfield, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa E. Mason Shea handle?
Melissa E. Mason Shea focuses on employment, litigation, education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Melissa E. Mason Shea practiced law?
Melissa E. Mason Shea has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Melissa E. Mason Shea go to law school?
Melissa E. Mason Shea earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Melissa E. Mason Shea for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Catholic University of America
- 1993
B.A.
University of Texas
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 2002

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