Shawn Masterson
About Shawn Masterson
Shawn Masterson is a lawyer based in Taunton, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Shawn Masterson is recognized in the following practice area:
- Taunton, Massachusetts
- Family Law Mediation
Current Firm: CohenCleary
Education: University of Massachusetts School of Law-Dartmouth, J.D., graduated 2003
Location: Taunton, MA
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