Attorney Hisham 'Sham' Shanawany

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Attorney Profile

He graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelors degree in Western Philosophy (2000), then received his Juris Doctorate from Nova University (2003).

He has been practicing law since 2004 and specializes in Estate Planning, viz. wills, trusts, powers of attorneys, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and beneficiary agreements.

  • Juris Doctorate, Nova University
  • Bachelors of Arts, Western Philosophy, University of Florida
  • Member of the Estate Planning Council of Marion County

Biography

Hisham “Sham” Shanawany is the managing partner of The Millhorn & Shanawany Law Firm.

He graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelors degree in Western Philosophy (2000), then received his Juris Doctorate from Nova University (2003).

He has been practicing law since 2004 and specializes in Estate Planning, viz. wills, trusts, powers of attorneys, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and beneficiary agreements.

He is a member of the Estate Planning Council of Marion County.

In addition to estate planning, he also specializes in probate administration proceedings. Aside from being a transnational estate planning attorney, he is also a skilled litigator who has won most of his trials and hearings.

He has a genuine passion for his specialty, and the ability to communicate difficult legal concepts in a straightforward way. Sham is a frequent speaker to advisors and he hosts his own bi-weekly seminar on estate planning, probate, asset protection and estate taxes.

He prides himself in providing both the best service and prices to his clients.
EDUCATION:
Juris Doctor
Nova University Law Center
Bachelor of Arts, Western Studies
University of Florida

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

The Florida Bar
Estate Planning Council of Marion County

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Sham was very efficient in preparing and explaining our estate documents; i.e., trust, will, POA, living will.

Feb 23, 2022
Sham was very efficient in preparing and explaining our estate documents; i.e., trust, will, POA, living will.
Feb 23, 2022

The creation of wills and trust was quick and thorough. Sham summarized each document and answered all our questions. We highly recommend his legal services.
Dave & Lisa

Feb 20, 2022
The creation of wills and trust was quick and thorough. Sham summarized each document and answered all our questions. We highly recommend his legal services.
Dave & Lisa
Feb 20, 2022

Very comprehensive and very informative. A good experience. So glad we went with Sham.
Thank you.

Jan 29, 2022
Very comprehensive and very informative. A good experience. So glad we went with Sham.
Thank you.
Jan 29, 2022

Very informative and very professional and helped us with all our needs.

Dec 29, 2021
Very informative and very professional and helped us with all our needs.
Dec 29, 2021

We feel very confident having Attorney Shanawany take care of our legal needs. After living up north our entire life, moving to Florida was a whole new experience. Atty. Shanawany patiently explained

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Dec 27, 2021
We feel very confident having Attorney Shanawany take care of our legal needs. After living up north our entire life, moving to Florida was a whole new experience. Atty. Shanawany patiently explained the best way of handling our needs and questions. He and his staff are very professional and definitely instill our confidence in them.
Dec 27, 2021

Great Experience. Explain things very well and then people speak versus lawyer speak.

Dec 1, 2021
Great Experience. Explain things very well and then people speak versus lawyer speak.
Dec 1, 2021

Professional firm that takes the time to explain both the pros and cons of the decision making process. Great response time.
Attorney Hisham 'Sham' Shanawany was excellent to work with.

Nov 16, 2021
Professional firm that takes the time to explain both the pros and cons of the decision making process. Great response time.
Attorney Hisham 'Sham' Shanawany was excellent to work with.
Nov 16, 2021

We were very pleased using Sham to redo our trust , wills and powers of attorney. He explains everything in layman’s terms so you know what he is talking about. He asks you questions to get you invo

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Nov 9, 2021
We were very pleased using Sham to redo our trust , wills and powers of attorney. He explains everything in layman’s terms so you know what he is talking about. He asks you questions to get you involved and thinking. He snd his staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. We would highly recommend him.
Nov 9, 2021

Excellent service, very easy to work with, professional, yet personal. A great experience! We highly recommend them for your wills, power of attorney, estate planning, etc. couldn’t be happier with

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Nov 5, 2021
Excellent service, very easy to work with, professional, yet personal. A great experience! We highly recommend them for your wills, power of attorney, estate planning, etc. couldn’t be happier with The entire team! Thanks!
Nov 5, 2021

good job all around

Nov 4, 2021
good job all around
Nov 4, 2021

Wonderful company, We feel safe knowing our Will and Trust are in order.

Nov 4, 2021
Wonderful company, We feel safe knowing our Will and Trust are in order.
Nov 4, 2021

Mr. Shanawany, "Sham", takes care to make sure all questions are answered before he moves on to another topic. He actually speaks in easily understood words instead of "legalese". His staff is very pr

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Nov 3, 2021
Mr. Shanawany, "Sham", takes care to make sure all questions are answered before he moves on to another topic. He actually speaks in easily understood words instead of "legalese". His staff is very professional, efficient, and caring. I highly recommend Sham for all your estate planning needs.
Nov 3, 2021

Personal, efficient and professional. Best attorney I've ever dealt with!

Jun 21, 2021
Personal, efficient and professional. Best attorney I've ever dealt with!
Jun 21, 2021

We were totally satisfied with the professional, knowledgeable and efficient response we received when inquiring about trusts and wills. Everything we needed was fully explained, produced in a timely

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Jun 17, 2021
We were totally satisfied with the professional, knowledgeable and efficient response we received when inquiring about trusts and wills. Everything we needed was fully explained, produced in a timely manner, and just as important, the fees were lower than any similar office we contacted. We will definitely recommend this office to everyone we know.
Jun 17, 2021

Mr. Shanawany made thing very easy, explained things I wasn't aware of. He reviewed my old will and prepared other documents I would need done for here in Fla. He is very straight forward and explains

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Jun 8, 2021
Mr. Shanawany made thing very easy, explained things I wasn't aware of. He reviewed my old will and prepared other documents I would need done for here in Fla. He is very straight forward and explains all information in good detail. Definitely would use this firm again!
Jun 8, 2021

Great enviroment, Everything was explained well and the price was great.

Jun 7, 2021
Great enviroment, Everything was explained well and the price was great.
Jun 7, 2021

Sham was professional and personable. Appreciated that he was patient in answering all questions and offering suggestions that we had not considered. I highly recommend Sham.
Also appreciated t

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Jun 7, 2021
Sham was professional and personable. Appreciated that he was patient in answering all questions and offering suggestions that we had not considered. I highly recommend Sham.
Also appreciated that pricing was reasonable.
Jun 7, 2021

We were so very pleased with the fundamental explanations of our Trust Documents.
We felt very comfortable placing our trust in Attorney Shanawany to compile our personal information as well as

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Jun 2, 2021
We were so very pleased with the fundamental explanations of our Trust Documents.
We felt very comfortable placing our trust in Attorney Shanawany to compile our personal information as well as creating a Trust to protect our home asset and developing a current will. Attorney "Sham" as he prefers to be called explained every aspect of our concerns in laymans terms that was easy and simple to understand. He made my wife and I feel like he knew us forever and was totally concerned about our needs to protect our assets from being controlled by the Probate court in a situation were we may both pass away unexpectedly.
We highly recommend this law firm to help you plan your future asset allocations.
Jun 2, 2021

very thorough and complete
good explanations
easy to work with
excellent pricing
thanks very much

Apr 30, 2021
very thorough and complete
good explanations
easy to work with
excellent pricing
thanks very much
Apr 30, 2021

Sham explained everything well and took all the time needed to help with transition for my near 98 year old Aunt.

Apr 15, 2021
Sham explained everything well and took all the time needed to help with transition for my near 98 year old Aunt.
Apr 15, 2021

It was a pleasure recently working with Mr. Shanawany and staff with regards to setting up a family trust, living wills, and power of attorney. Sham is very personable and did an excellent job explain

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Apr 7, 2021
It was a pleasure recently working with Mr. Shanawany and staff with regards to setting up a family trust, living wills, and power of attorney. Sham is very personable and did an excellent job explaining each of the processes in a manner that was easy to understand. An added bonus was that the fee for the services we received was very affordable! We highly recommend the Millhorn & Shanawany Law Firm for your legal needs!
Apr 7, 2021

Great experience. Very clear explanation of what we needed and why. Very efficient in completing the documents and reviewing for sign off.

Apr 6, 2021
Great experience. Very clear explanation of what we needed and why. Very efficient in completing the documents and reviewing for sign off.
Apr 6, 2021

Very Professional. My wife and I outlined what we wanted. "Sham" not only put it all in the proper language but explained in detail what each item meant. He also offer suggestions on how to best accom

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Mar 19, 2021
Very Professional. My wife and I outlined what we wanted. "Sham" not only put it all in the proper language but explained in detail what each item meant. He also offer suggestions on how to best accomplish our plan. We suggest anyone interested attend one of their free seminars. We highly recommend this firm for your estate planning.
Mar 19, 2021

Very professional mister shanawanym is a genius

Mar 1, 2021
Very professional mister shanawanym is a genius
Mar 1, 2021

We appreciated how the trust/will process was made easy simply by how the information was presented and explained - all the legal language was left out and made simple !

Dec 9, 2020
We appreciated how the trust/will process was made easy simply by how the information was presented and explained - all the legal language was left out and made simple !
Dec 9, 2020

Imagine the very best attorney in the USA and you have discovered "Sham" Shanawany.  First of all, we were impressed with his professional office and well-trained courteous staff members.  We were v

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Dec 6, 2020
Imagine the very best attorney in the USA and you have discovered "Sham" Shanawany.  First of all, we were impressed with his professional office and well-trained courteous staff members.  We were very comfortable in how everyone followed recommendations related to the coronavirus pandemic.  Secondly, we were assisted on time with no delays on our appointment times.  Mr. Shanawany helped us to make a family trust, and he did not hesitate to answer each and every question in a clear and concise manner that illuminated our minds above legal jargon.  That ability to communicate is a unique skill that is not common in discussions with the average attorney.  In general, I was always more confused dealing with attorneys when I came out of their office than when I went in.  We were made to feel that our will was his priority, and he explained options of how best to achieve our wishes in order to get our affairs in proper order.  As we all get elderly, there comes a time when trust is needed.  In a world today filled with the sins common in human nature, Mr. Shanawany assured us of the necessary steps to take care of our loved ones after we pass away.  It is important to note that he never looked at his watch and gave eye contact.  He did not make us feel rushed.  He did not make one spouse feel stupid for asking a question that might not be on topic.  With patience, understanding, and compassion he communicated with professional and knowledgeable expertise.  Mr. Shanawany has a passion for people and his genuine desire to help others is sincere.  We highly recommend him to become your attorney.  In fact, we intend to continue to use his services and recommend him to all of our friends and acquaintances.  I was under the mistaken impression that you get what you pay for, but let me assure you that services were provided at reasonable rates.  For genuine peace of mind, hire his services today.  We have a huge burden taken off of our shoulders as our business affairs are now complete.  May God Bless Mr. Shanawany forever!
Dec 6, 2020

My husband and I used the firm to prepare our will and revocable trust. Sham and his associates answered all our questions quite thoroughly. We found the process very easy. When we needed to make a mo

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Oct 8, 2020
My husband and I used the firm to prepare our will and revocable trust. Sham and his associates answered all our questions quite thoroughly. We found the process very easy. When we needed to make a modification two years later Sham and his associates were right with us to help us every step of the way. Their charge are much less than you would expect. Thank you so much Millhorn and Shanawany Law Office .
Oct 8, 2020

Hisham was an excellent representative of your law firm. He restated our family trust and was very clear and concise and simple in his explanations of the proceedings. The process could not have gone

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Oct 2, 2020
Hisham was an excellent representative of your law firm. He restated our family trust and was very clear and concise and simple in his explanations of the proceedings. The process could not have gone more smoothly. The firm’s prices are reasonable as well. I feel fortunate to have encountered Hisham.
Oct 2, 2020

Sep 9, 2020
Sep 9, 2020

We were very satisfied in the way everything was presented and explained in detail, including all possible options. All our questions were answered to our satisfaction.

Sep 8, 2020
We were very satisfied in the way everything was presented and explained in detail, including all possible options. All our questions were answered to our satisfaction.
Sep 8, 2020

Mr. Shanawany explained the legal work done for us thoroughly and made sure all our questions were answered. We were very happy with the professional and friendly service provided by the entire staff.

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Aug 29, 2020
Mr. Shanawany explained the legal work done for us thoroughly and made sure all our questions were answered. We were very happy with the professional and friendly service provided by the entire staff.
Aug 29, 2020

Sham made us feel very comfortable in preparing and explaining our recent documents related to establishing our family trust.
The staff also made us comfortable in following the recommendations

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Jul 8, 2020
Sham made us feel very comfortable in preparing and explaining our recent documents related to establishing our family trust.
The staff also made us comfortable in following the recommendations related to the coronavirus pandemic.
The price was reasonable compared to other quotes in the area.
Jul 8, 2020

Each document was explained to us in detail that we understood. Everyone we encountered in your office was kind and professional. We especially appreciate the care taken for Covid 19. Thank you. We wi

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Jul 2, 2020
Each document was explained to us in detail that we understood. Everyone we encountered in your office was kind and professional. We especially appreciate the care taken for Covid 19. Thank you. We will be recommending your office to our friends and family.
Jul 2, 2020

Enjoyed the experience.

Jun 25, 2020
Enjoyed the experience.
Jun 25, 2020

Hisham was very informative and he spoke in our language , plain English, easy to understand. Our two meetings with him went very smoothly. In the end we came out with a clearer understanding of the d

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Jun 24, 2020
Hisham was very informative and he spoke in our language , plain English, easy to understand. Our two meetings with him went very smoothly. In the end we came out with a clearer understanding of the differences between wills and trusts. We will definitely recommend ‘Sham’ to our friends, family and neighbors.
Jun 24, 2020

This was the first appointment I have ever had with an attorney who didn't talk down to you or made you feel stupid because you didn't understand what he was saying. "Shan" was great. He explained eve

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May 27, 2020
This was the first appointment I have ever had with an attorney who didn't talk down to you or made you feel stupid because you didn't understand what he was saying. "Shan" was great. He explained everything in simple terms, answered any and all questions we had, and was even pretty funny. If you need legal work done, this is the firm to call. The prices are fair, the service is great, and the staff is very helpful. I HIGHLY recommend them to anyone needing legal advice or have something drawn up.
May 27, 2020

We had no end of life documents or a lawyer. Looking online this law firm, and especially Sham, had amazing reviews and we can confirm them. We had no idea what we needed. We had an initial video phon

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May 22, 2020
We had no end of life documents or a lawyer. Looking online this law firm, and especially Sham, had amazing reviews and we can confirm them. We had no idea what we needed. We had an initial video phone interview with Sham in which he asked what we wanted to do. The details of what we wanted turned out to be pretty complicated. Sham clearly explained the possibilities in terms of having a trust versus a will. To avoid probate we went with a trust backed up by wills. The documents he produced were very detailed and he spent considerable time going through and explaining them. He would be an excellent teacher the way he presents things. Moreover, Sham is really a nice, friendly, very funny guy. Not your typical lawyer. Super professional and knowledgeable which made it a quick and easy process. We ended up with a very detailed trust with back up wills, durable powers of attorney, and living wills. Their pricing was very competitive. Highly recommended! We are all set to go, so to speak.
May 22, 2020

We were very impressed and quite satisfied in our dealings with Mr. Shanawany. He explained everything to us in terms we could understand and answered all of our questions. His fees are very reasonabl

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May 16, 2020
We were very impressed and quite satisfied in our dealings with Mr. Shanawany. He explained everything to us in terms we could understand and answered all of our questions. His fees are very reasonable and his work done quickly and well. We would highly recommend him to anyone needing wills, trusts, and any other related documents
May 16, 2020

My husband and I were very pleased with Mr. Shanawany. He ask us what are plans were and proceeded to explain and help us through the process. We have recomemnded Mr. Shanawany to one of our family me

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May 12, 2020
My husband and I were very pleased with Mr. Shanawany. He ask us what are plans were and proceeded to explain and help us through the process. We have recomemnded Mr. Shanawany to one of our family members.
May 12, 2020

This firm is friendly, professional, and thorough. Mr. Shanawany did a super job, not only preparing the documents but explaining each and every one to us. We left knowing exactly what we had and why

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May 12, 2020
This firm is friendly, professional, and thorough. Mr. Shanawany did a super job, not only preparing the documents but explaining each and every one to us. We left knowing exactly what we had and why we needed it.
May 12, 2020

Fast, clear, efficient.
Thorough trust completed in two visits.
Couldn’t ask for more.

Apr 30, 2020
Fast, clear, efficient.
Thorough trust completed in two visits.
Couldn’t ask for more.
Apr 30, 2020

Thank you to all workers at the firm that made my experience flawless and timely! Sham was professional yet spoken terms that made me fully understand the purpose in need for a Trust, Will and POA. I

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Apr 29, 2020
Thank you to all workers at the firm that made my experience flawless and timely! Sham was professional yet spoken terms that made me fully understand the purpose in need for a Trust, Will and POA. I attended one of the seminars first and then made a private appointment and completed the above documents in one week! This was even during the times of the pandemic. My hat goes off to this wonderful firm!
Apr 29, 2020

We were very happy with the service we received from Attorney Shanawany (Sham). The documents were prepared quickly and Sham explained everything so well during the initial meeting and at the time of

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Mar 27, 2020
We were very happy with the service we received from Attorney Shanawany (Sham). The documents were prepared quickly and Sham explained everything so well during the initial meeting and at the time of signing. He is very personable and made the process easy. We would definitely recommend Sham and the firm to any of our friends.
Mar 27, 2020

Sham was very knowledgeable and patient with questions that were asked.

Mar 20, 2020
Sham was very knowledgeable and patient with questions that were asked.
Mar 20, 2020

Personable and quality service with a smile.

Mar 5, 2020
Personable and quality service with a smile.
Mar 5, 2020

My wife and I recently attended one of the free estate planning presentations with attorney Sham Shanawany. Subsequently, we arranged to meet with Sham to discuss and review our estate plan. We are co

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Mar 5, 2020
My wife and I recently attended one of the free estate planning presentations with attorney Sham Shanawany. Subsequently, we arranged to meet with Sham to discuss and review our estate plan. We are completely pleased with the excellent service we received. Sham is not only knowledgeable about important legal matters, but he also has outstanding human relations skills. There is nothing pretentious or stuffy about him. He is personable, conscientious, and approachable. He quickly grasped an understanding of our values and priorities; and, in no time at all, he earned our complete confidence. Highly recommended!
Mar 5, 2020

Sham was exceptional in explaining the differences in Trusts and Wills. I have gone through the probate court here in Florida and we did not want that for our love ones. He went through the Estate Pla

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Feb 18, 2020
Sham was exceptional in explaining the differences in Trusts and Wills. I have gone through the probate court here in Florida and we did not want that for our love ones. He went through the Estate Planning and all the pros and cons in laymen terms we could understand. We feel very comfortable with our decisions and would highly recommend Millhorn, Shanawany, & Olsen Law Firm. Thank you Sham for protecting our interests.
Feb 18, 2020

Hisham took plenty of time to explain the pros and cons of trusts and wills. Very professional with a good sense of humor. We have recommended Millhorn and Shanawany to several friends.

Jan 16, 2020
Hisham took plenty of time to explain the pros and cons of trusts and wills. Very professional with a good sense of humor. We have recommended Millhorn and Shanawany to several friends.
Jan 16, 2020

Through a short seminar we attended at Millhorn & Shanawany Law Firm, we engaged "Sham" Shanawany to handle our estate planning. We felt no pressure as he answered our questions, suggested a plan alon

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Dec 21, 2019
Through a short seminar we attended at Millhorn & Shanawany Law Firm, we engaged "Sham" Shanawany to handle our estate planning. We felt no pressure as he answered our questions, suggested a plan along with the cost, which was reasonable. Shams' legal assistants and clerical staff were very helpful throughout the process. All-in-all, a very good experience.
Dec 21, 2019

We had a great experience getting our will and trust set up. Sham was so kind and patient explaining the details to us. He made sure we knew what our next steps were and how to add accounts to the tru

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Dec 20, 2019
We had a great experience getting our will and trust set up. Sham was so kind and patient explaining the details to us. He made sure we knew what our next steps were and how to add accounts to the trust. We are very pleased we used Millhorn & Shanawany Law.
Dec 20, 2019