relatively amicable, generate a multitude of conflicting emotions and feelings. You have invested time, love and energy in the relationship and it is natural to have feelings of loss, sadness, relief, regret, anger and bitterness. We are devoted to helping you in this difficult time and minimizing the amount of stress created by the divorce process. Every case is important to us and we never take your trust for granted. We will vigorously represent you and protect your interests and work with you through every step of the process. We work with other professionals such as therapists, forensic accountants, and pension and tax specialists to make sure that all aspects of your case are properly dealt with. We are committed to providing each and every client the best quality legal services at affordable rates. We limit the number of cases we accept so we can deliver efficient and personal service to each of our clients. We provide a personalized service and pride ourselves on being accessible to our clients at all times. We will always return telephone calls the same day. We keep our clients fully informed about all aspects of their case in a regular and timely fashion. We always provide clients with copies of all pleadings and correspondence. We encourage clients' active participation in their cases and always listen to their concerns and their stated objectives. Who we are than 1 in 200 family attorneys and has been endorsed by other family lawyers and family court judges. Applying nearly 30 years of legal experience, Mr. Shiell focuses on resolving his clients’ family law issues with a minimum amount of conflict and litigation through the use of negotiation, mediation and settlement conferences. Graduating from Oxford University with an M.A. in Law in 1985, Mr. Shiell practiced commercial litigation in the City of London before moving to New York. In New York, Mr. Shiell handled numerous civil and family law trials and won several appeals at the New York Appellate Division. Mr. Shiell’s practice is focused exclusively on family law. He has lectured and published articles on behalf of various local Bar Associations, newspapers and magazines and has volunteered his time for a number of not-for-profit legal organizations. He has been named a "Super Lawyer" by Los Angeles Magazine and has served as a member of the Family Law Executive Committee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. BAR ADMISSIONS Solicitor of the Supreme Court, England and Wales 1988 New York State 1992 California State 2004 United States District Court, Northern District of New York 1992 United States District Court, Central District of California 2004 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS (PRESENT AND PAST) Board of Directors of Madison County Office of the Ageing Oneida Nation Legal Services Volunteer Harriet Buhai Legal Clinic Volunteer Los Angeles and Beverly Hills Bar Association Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Southern California Chapter SELECTED PUBLISHED WORKS AND SEMINARS “Viral Online Copyright Infringement in the UK and US,” Ent. Law Rev., 2004 “Valuation of Medical Practices in Divorce” co-author with JB Rizzo CPA, Los Angeles Lawyer, 2013 “Recurring Questions Under the Domestic Violence Prevention Act,” co-author with Alyce LaViolette, California State Bar News, 2017 “Facing the Music In Divorce,”co-author with Kevin Koloff, ACFLS Family Law Specialist, 2016 Moderator, Beverly Hills Bar Association Symposium, “The Hollywood Divorces: Navigating a Divorce When Representing Clients in the Entertainment Industry,” 2019 Panelist and Moderator, “Digital Media and Families: Managing Conflict Around Technology,” Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, 2019 Presenter and Moderator, Cultural Competency Seminar, “Custody and Visitation in a Borderless World: International Children in California Custody Disputes,” 2018 this website is an "Advertisement." It is for informational purposes only and shall not constitute legal advice. Nothing in this Website shall be deemed to create an Attorney-Client relationship. An Attorney-Client relationship shall only be created when this office agrees to represent a Client and a Client signs a written retainer agreement. |
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