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Meet the People Who Help Our Firm Run Smoothly

Weaver Loveless Law would not be what it is today without the unyielding support of our office staff members. These friendly faces help us better serve our clients while ensuring that the daily operations of our firm are handled. We encourage you to learn more about our office staff by reading their bios below.

Want to learn more about how Weaver Loveless Law can help you with your legal matter? Call us at (863) 657-0770 today.

Melissa Shields - Paralegal

Melissa Shields, a Florida Registered Paralegal since April 28, 2008, has worked for Jim Weaver for more than 16 years. She worked side by side with Shelby Loveless for many of those years, and now is very proud and happy to be working for her.

Melissa grew up in rural Pennsylvania, outside of Titusville, and moved to Lake Wales, Florida with her mother, two brothers, and sister, after her parents were divorced in 1983. She attended Lake Wales High School from 9^th through 12^th grade. Not long after she graduated high school, she married Clyde “Sandy” Shields, a native Lake Walean. The newlyweds moved to Umatilla, Florida, where they lived for four years before returning “home” to Lake Wales. Melissa and Sandy have two adult daughters who both grew up in Lake Wales and graduated from Lake Wales High School, and six grandchildren, who all thankfully live close by and visit often.

After raising both daughters to school age, Melissa returned to college at South Florida Community College in Avon Park, Florida in 2000. She continued to work part-time and attended school full-time. She was very proud to not only be inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Society and to be awarded the “Outstanding Student in Computer Science” award for 2002, but to also graduate Summa Cum Laude with an A.A.S. degree in Computer Programming and Analysis in December 2002.

Not long after graduation, Melissa responded to a “help wanted” ad at a local law firm and the rest is history. Melissa was originally hired and trained to take over all the real estate legal work in the office, and that is what she continues to focus on to this day. Melissa assists the attorneys in other practice areas such as probate, commercial and business law, and estate planning whenever she is needed, but working on the real estate transactions with Jim and Shelby is what she really enjoys.

“Excellent”
Jim Weaver is the best! Listens carefully to his clients. Makes excellent suggestions which he explains fully and then follows your wants and needs to a T. When I eventually “graduate to glory” I am confident everything will be handled precisely my way.

- K. j. Dodd
“Down home experience”
Felt like old times. Greeting with a firm handshake and eye to eye contact. The staff gave the feeling of being friendly yet competent execution of their duties was apparent. That said, Mr Jim Weaver's straight forward approach to update our legal documents was appreciated and left us satisfied he was a great choice for the job. Will recommend Weaver+Loveless Law to friends and family in the future.

- Alan T & Fayi
“" To be or not to be."”
We would describe Mr. Weaver as top-notch in professionalism. Mr. Weaver was cordial and attentive to our needs. No one could ask for a better lawyer. Wayne and Margie Dudley

- Wayne & Margie Dudley
“Thank You, Mr. Weaver”
Mr. Weaver and his team went far beyond what I had expected. He took the time to explain the documents that we needed in a manor that was not foreign to us. Thank you, Jim and keep up the charitable work you do for the Rotary Club. Save travels to Nicaragua.

- Duane & April Silva
“Thoughtful, friendly & professional”
I needed to have several Estate Planning Documents reviewed and possibly revised after recently moving to Florida. Attorney Weaver looked over everything, spent time getting to know me and my Estate needs and made recommendations. He explained why certain documents were fine and did not need to be revised and also explained why he felt that other documents needed to be changed. He was professional, friendly and worked quickly to process my paperwork. I appreciate that he was thoughtful in considering my needs and my heirs in compiling the documents.

- Evie
“Outstanding Service and reputable”
Jim Weaver is very professional and patient with understanding our needs. He had good suggestions to help us get to our goal. We recommend him highly.

- Larry and Marlene Monaghan
“Seize the day”
Jim Weaver, backed by his capable, efficient team, expertly completed my estate planning with care and kindness. It was actually a fun (and serious, of course) experience. Thank y'all!

- Karlen Cole
“Great Service A Pleasure to work with”
Mr. Weaver and the ladies /office staff. were very helpful in helping with the life estate planning for my Mom. And Mom felt at ease with the way the process was handled. We will definitely recommend Weaver Loveless Law to any one in need of Great service and wealth of knowledge and understanding. Thank you very much

- L King

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