Atty. Melissa Shawn
Melissa Shawn is a lawyer practicing estate planning, general practice, wills and 2 other areas of law. Melissa received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years.
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Melissa Shawn is a Member based in Monticello, New York, practicing at Shawn Law Offices. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Florida (2001) and District of Columbia (2014). Educated at Nova Southeastern University (J.D., 2001) and Cornell University (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Monticello, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Melissa Shawn is a lawyer practicing estate planning, general practice, wills and 2 other areas of law
- Melissa received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
- Melissa practices at Shawn Law Offices in Monticello, NY
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melissa Shawn handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Melissa Shawn is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in New York →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Melissa Shawn is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New York →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Melissa Shawn is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →
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Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Monticello are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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