Maria L. Shinn

The Shinn Law Firm, LLC • Cleveland, OH

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Contact

Phone

(440) 220-4308

Address

12511 Madison Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44107-5004, US

Professional

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.

About Adoption Law

Adoption attorneys guide families through the legal process of adopting a child. They handle all legal requirements to create new family bonds. Common matters include domestic adoption, international adoption, stepparent adoption, foster care adoption.

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Credentials

Education

1997 Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1990 Muskingum College BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards

2017 Cleveland LGBT Heritage Day Award for Service, City of Cleveland, Cleveland Community Relations Board, and LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland 2016 2016 Women Honoring Women Award - Small Firm/Solo Practitioner, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association 2013 Outstanding New Member of the Year, Lakewood Chamber of Commerce 2010 Volunteer of the Year Award, Visiting Nurse Association of Cleveland Hospice 2005 Volunteer of the Year Award, Visiting Nurse Association of Cleveland Hospice

Publications

2012 Northeast Ohio PFLAG Newsletter Co-Parenting Has No Legal Status in Ohio N/A shinnlawfirm.com Shared Custody in Ohio N/A shinnlawfirm.com Health Care Directives Are Important N/A shinnlawfirm.com FMLA Protections for LGBT Parents N/A shinnlawfirm.com The Four Documents for Every Estate Plan

Associations

Ohio State Bar Association, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Section Member Ohio Women's Bar Association Member Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law Section Member Ohio State Bar Association Member 2017 - 2019 Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Board Chairwoman

Speaking

2014 Senior Seminar Legal Protections for LGBT Seniors 2014 Lunch and learn series Legal Protections for Seniors and Non-Traditional Families 2014 Continuing Legal Education Seminar Additional Legal Protections for Non-Traditional Families 2014 Aging & Sage-ing Conference Legal Protections for LGBT Seniors 2013 Veterans' Meetings (2) A Legal Workshop with an Elder Law Focus

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Updated: Apr 11, 2026