Sheila Esmaili

Sheila Esmaili

also known as Law Offices of Sheila Esmaili, Sheila Esmaili, Esq.

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 15 years

Chapter 11 bankruptcy Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy ... +5 more

10940 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1600, Los Angeles, CA

About Sheila

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 15 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Nevada for 14 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2011

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Sheila Esmaili

10940 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1600, Los Angeles, CA, 90024

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Sheila Esmaili's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Marine | March 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Very hard working and knowledgeable

I highly recommend Sheila. She successfully helped my family through chapter 11 bankruptcy and a complicated adversary proceeding. From day 1, she walked us through each step and assisted us through a stressful time. Very hard working and knowledgeable.

Posted by Natalie | September 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Excellent BK Attorney

Sheila is truly an expert in her field. She is my go-to for all bankruptcy needs and clients! I've had many complicated bankruptcy issues, all of which Sheila was able to resolve and get us the results we needed. Very dedicated and knowledgeable, and knows how to get things done!! highly recommend...!

Posted by Cheryl Kelmar, MSEE & JD | August 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

I Recommend Sheila Esmaili

I met Sheila while she was an attorney for bankruptcy attorney Michael Berger. I worked with Sheila for a year. Sheila was very focused, pleasant, calm and proficient. Sheila is also very mathematical, which is important for Chapter 11. When I heard she was no longer with Michael Berger, I sought ...her out to complete my case since I had worked with her for over a year. Michael was fair to me. After taking the chance of ending my contract with Michael and hiring Sheila, I am very satisfied and delighted. Sheila gave my case the kind of attention she did not have time for when working for Michael. She submitted my plan in record time and my plan was confirmed. I am so glad that I continued with Sheila. Sheila is a very knowledgeable and competent Chapter 11 bankruptcy attorney. As a woman who has a law degree myself, I support women like Sheila who are hardworking and honest. I had to file a Chapter 11 BKbecause of the foreclosure crisis. I am one of the few women who went thru this crisis that still have their home. The foreclosure crisis affected older single women at a rate of 85% in Santa Barbara County.

Posted by Barbara Cuzick | February 14, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Bankruptcy Lawyer Sheila Esmaili MIRACULOUSLY saves my home, a 71yr.old owner,who has owned it since 1974 (AGAINST U.S. Bank)!

I have changed my mind about the law firm I was working with because of the attorney Sheila Esmaili. I was really happy in the beginning because my payments were affordable and I felt confident that this would work but then I fell behind in my payments. Other than that, I was really happy with this... attorney, and Michael had stripped my second lien. But to have gotten into this terrible loan with a bank that took over my loan, and the fact that they failed to give me notice, and I almost lost everything, and the way that Sheila tenaciously came to step up to bat for me and help me, along with her co-workers, I will just be eternally grateful. If it hadn't been for this woman, i would have lost my home. It was a miracle when I got a text message the night before the hearing for my relief from stay motion, and i saw a text message from Sheila saying "please call me, I believe that I can help you". I will never forget it. She looked over everything in my case, and I have a whole lot of respect for her and the miracle she performed for me. She was so wonderful, and i would not have been able to keep my home if it weren't for Sheila Esmaili.

Posted by Tony | September 16, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

My Review on Sheila Esmaili

Sheila's performance was breathtaking. At my hearing, she took the bull by the horns and blew away the other side. She was in another league compared to our adversaries. She tore the other side up with her superior knowledge of bankruptcy law. She was so good that it left the other side speechles...s (yes their lawyers included). She made the nightmare I was dealing with for 7 years go away in about an hour. I never dreamed this good fortune would come my way this quick. Thanks to Sheila, my family and I now live out of harms way and worry free. My family and I will forever be grateful to Sheila. Her thoughtfulness and extraordinary intellectual legal services will have a positive effect on my family for generations to come. She always cared about my best interest and wellbeing and really did take us out of severe harms way. I can't thank her enough.

Sheila Esmaili

Replied last November 21, 2013

Thank you so much for your kind review Tony! I am thrilled we were able to work everything out, and I am even more thrilled to know that you and your family are all able to finally move forward and enjoy a fresh start at your new life! It was a pleasure meeting you and your lovely wife, and I wish you all the best of luck! Keep in touch!

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Sheila Esmaili's Lawyer Endorsements

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Maryam Behrouzi

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"From my experience working with Sheila, I believe she is an exceptional attorney. Sheila works very hard for her clients, and cares about each client's outcome as if it were her own personal bankruptcy. She is often able to cooperate with creditors and other parties in interest to make the bankruptcy process smoother and less costly, and is an exceptional negotiator, and has settled numerous issues for far less than clients have been willing to settle for."

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Edwin Saghian

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robin Saghian

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Borthwick

Business lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sheila is a very bright and engaging person. I also consider her to be an excellent lawyer."

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James Shields

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible."

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Daniel Geoulla

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sheila is a very dedicated and motivated attorney. She is a Chapter 11 wizard and has been able to get many plans approved. I've referred clients to her in the past and they have all told me that they were happy with her services. I would definitely refer more clients to her in the future."

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Minha Rhee

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. She cares deeply about her clients."

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Neema Ghannadi

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Yi

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sheila is a great lawyer and I am proud to endorse her."

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Ori Blumenfeld

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Avanesian

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I work with Ms. Esmaili on a regular basis and I highly recommend her."

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Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer

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Robin Saghian

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James Shields

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Minha Rhee

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Neema Ghannadi

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel

2017

Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel

2016

Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel

2015

Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel

2014

Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Sheila Esmaili

2011 - 2016

Associate, Bankruptcy Law Firm

2010 - 2011

Associate, Pacific Attorney Group

2009 - 2011

Legal Assistant, Law Offices of David M. Dudley

2009 - 2009

Judicial Extern, Us Bankruptcy Court

Associations

2011 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Iranian American Bar Association

Member

Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Hoskins Enterprises, Inc., Case No. 1:11-bk-15148-GM

Confirmed Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization

In re Ovazine Yvette Shannon, Case No. 2:11-bk-38912-VZ

Confirmed Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization

In re Alejandro Casasola and Zenaida Urmanita, Case No. 2:11-bk-47034-ER

Confirmed Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization

In re Steven Michael Mehr and Larissa Deshaviegh Mehr, Case No. 8:11-bk-12166-ES

Confirmed Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization

In re Lawrence Scott Griffiths and Constance Lynne Griffiths, Case No. 8:11-bk-10133-ES

Disclosure Statement approved

In re Mavash Morady, Case No. 1:11-bk-11951-GM

Disclosure Statement approved

In re CDG Materials, Inc.

Confirmed Corporate Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization

In re Ruth Hasson, Case No. 2:13-bk-15138-RK

Confirmed Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization

In re Nabih Mansour and Mary Mansour

Confirmed Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization

In re Edward D. Roane, Case No. 1:14-bk-15621-VK

Confirmed Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization

In re Steven A. Sassoon and Julie A. Sassoon, Case No. 2:14-bk-12637-TD

Confirmed Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization

In re Bucur Rentals, LLC, Case No. Case No. 6:14-bk-23216-MH

Confirmed Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization

In re Cheryl May Kelmar, Case No. 9:15-bk-12336-PC

Confirmed Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization

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Education

N/A

Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

How to Get Into Law School

Law School

Languages

English

Persian

Farsi

French

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