Melvin R. "Mel" Shuman
About Melvin R. Shuman
Melvin R. Shuman is a lawyer based in Brookline, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2009. Melvin R. Shuman is recognized in the following practice area:
- Brookline, Massachusetts
- Land Use and Zoning Law
Current Firm: Mel Shuman Law
Education: University of Pennsylvania, J.D., graduated 1979
Location: Brookline, MA
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