Lynn Margaret Sherrell

Lynn Margaret Sherrell

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 42 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Berkeley, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Personal Injury, General Practice

2141 Emerson St, Berkeley, CA

About Lynn

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 65%

31 years | 1,400 cases

65%
Personal Injury 19%

42 years | 2,000 cases

19%
General Practice 16%

31 years | 356 cases

16%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 5 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 95-265 per hour

Contingency

12%-45%

Pro bono

1 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 42 years

State: California

Acquired: 1983

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Lynn Margaret Sherrell

2141 Emerson St, Berkeley, CA, 94705

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Lynn Margaret Sherrell's Reviews

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6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Dawn | December 6, 2014

Lynn Sherrell is Our Family Lawyer

My husband and I attended a course on Wills & Trusts that Lynn taught at the Berkeley Adult School. The information she gave us was clear, concise, and current. We have worked with Lynn on our wills, taxes, and other issues through the years. We have found her to be easily accessible. She explains t...hings very clearly and uses humor to help lighten the mood. We are always pleased with the resolution of our issues and the cost of Lynn's services. She is trustworthy and knowledgeable.

Posted by Thomas | September 29, 2013

Here is an excellent personal injury attorney

I hired Ms Sherrell for a CA personal injury automobile case. She guided me through the medical treatment to ensure that the treatment was correct, she was very easy to work with in general. I had no trouble to communicate with her and she kept me informed at every step of the process which took ove...r a year to conclude. Her work and excelent knowledge of the law resulted in a reward which went beyond what I was expecting . This might have had something to do with the fact that Ms. Sherrell prepares every case for trial which makes an out of court settlement more probable.

Posted by anonymous | August 3, 2011

Lynn gives lawyers a good name...

Lynn Sherrell changed my life. She made sure I received medical treatment after my injury on the job and helped me through one of the hardest experiences I've ever faced. She truly cares about doing the right thing by her clients and I feel completely blessed to have found her. I would hire her agai...n in a heartbeat and keep her name at the tip of my tongue for anyone needing an attorney.

Posted by anonymous | May 2, 2009

Social Security name confusion and a Living Trust completed

In 2006 I took Lynn's Wills and Trust class and then she did my trust. I found her extremely knowledgable and helpful in making the trust. In 2009, I had a problem getting my divorce documents from the Alameda County Courthouse and Lynn helped me thread my way through Social Security and the Coun...ty Records Departments.

Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2007

HAPPY CLIENT

Great advice on living trust administration before and after my father's death. Proactive help in resolving trust dispute with step-parent. Successful resolution with win-win solution. Have recommended her many times and all have been favorable to my friends and associates.

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Lynn Margaret Sherrell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gerald Batchelder

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Sherrell has long demonstrated a gift for zealously protecting and furthering the rights of her clients throughout her years of practice. She works tirelessly to achieve the best possible result for those she represents. I have no hesitation in enthusiastically recommending her."

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Marjory Harris

Wills and living wills lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Lynn Sherrell is committed to helping her clients attain their goals. She is practical, fair and ethical. I highly recommend her."

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Gerald Batchelder

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Elizabeth Riles

Employment and labor lawyer

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Toby Thaler

Litigation lawyer

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David Roth

Real estate lawyer

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Marjory Harris

Workers compensation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

Certified Specialist - Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, Board of Legal Specialization State Bar of California

2001

Wiley Manual Award for Pro Bono Services,

2000

Commendation - Assessment Appeals Board, Alameda County Board of Supervisors

1994

Certificate of Specialization- Workers Compensation,

1988

Division D- Best Evaluation Speaker, Toastmasters International District 57

1983

Civil Litigation Award Golden Gate University School of Law,

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Sole Proprietor, Law Office of Lynn Sherrell

1992 - 1992

Litigation Attorney, Brayton, Gisvald & Harley

1991 - 1991

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of David Hirshik

1986 - 1991

Associate Attorney, Weltin, Van Dam and Flores

1983 - 1986

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of James J Duryea

1983 - 1983

Adjunct Professor- Civil Litigation, Golden Gate University School of Law

Associations

2010 - Present

East Bay Trusts and Estate Lawyers

Member

2010 - Present

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Member

2005 - Present

Alameda County Bar Association-Trusts and Estates Section

Member

1993 - Present

Alameda County Assessment Appeals Board

Hearing Officer/Member

1991 - Present

Alameda County Bar Association

Member

1983 - Present

State Bar of California

Admitted Attorney

1996 - 1997

Professional organizations and associations

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

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Education

1983

Golden Gate University School of Law

J. D> Juris Doctorate

1979

San Francisco State University

MA - Masters

N/A

Univ of California Berkeley

Speaking Engagements

2007

Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning

Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning

2007

Adult Education Classes

Attorney Assisted Estate Planning

Publications

2001

Alameda County Bar Association Bulletin It's Race Judicata Time

1995

Alameda County Bar Association Bulletin Property Tax Disparities in Alameda County

1988

31 American Trial Lawyers Association L. Rep. Punch Press Accident; Crushed Hand; Removal of Safety Device

Languages

Russian

Spanish

Activity

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