Warren Robert Shiell

Warren Robert Shiell

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, International Law ... +3 more

1901 Avenue of Stars Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA

About Warren

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 44%

Experienced Divorce and Family Law Attorney. Practice devoted entirely to divorce and family law in Southern California. Represents clients in the following areas: divorce, child and spousal support, custody and visitation, paternity, property distribution, abduction, prenuptial agreements, inter state disputes, domestic violence, move-aways.

37 years

44%
Child Custody 33%

Mr. Shiell handles all aspects of divorce and family law from simple uncontested divorces to high conflict and high net worth divorces involving extensive assets and complex child custody issues such as intra state and international relocations and abductions.

37 years

33%
International Law 7%

Mr. Shiell handles all aspects of divorce and family law in high net worth divorces involving extensive assets and complex child custody issues such as intra state and international relocations and abductions. He has a specialty in complex international divorces and has lectured on the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) and aspects of matrimonial law in England and Wales.

37 years

7%
Marriage and Prenuptials 6%

California prenuptial agreements. Mr. Shiell has drafted and reviewed many prenuptial agreements for individuals with multiple residences and cross border assets working with lawyers in several jurisdictions. He is a frequent lecturer in the Cultural Competency in Family Law lecture series.

37 years | 30 cases

6%
Mediation 6%

37 years

6%
Domestic Violence 4%

In New York worked closely with a domestic violence shelter. In Los Angeles provided pro bono assistance with the domestic violence project in Central and now represent clients to obtain and defend domestic violence restraining orders and civil harrassment orders.

37 years | 50 cases

4%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 425-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 21 years

State: California

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 33 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1992

Suspended

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Warren R. Shiell

1901 Avenue of Stars Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA, 90067

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Warren Robert Shiell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

5 star (15)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Sheri | January 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing for my custody case

WOW is the first word that comes to mind about Warren.  I had a tough case fighting for custody of my teenager.  It is hard to enforce custody orders when your child is older and it was imperative to have enforceable orders as the clock was running out.  His orders along with Ex Parte's to get the jo...b done in the shortest time we could do, were amazing.  Warren knew just the orders to ask for that were enforceable.  If you are coming from your heart as a parent for the best interest of your child, taking steps towards that goal consistently and with determination. Warren can help you move forward as soon as possible for the best interest of your child.  I highly recommend him so very much!! 

Posted by Gary L. | January 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I highly recommend Warren Shiell

Mr Shiell recently represented me for almost one year in a prolonged, complicated, legal action to reduce and or eliminate my alimony obligation. Warren is extremely knowledgeable, fair, responsive, wise, and very experienced with a chaotic legal system. He knew which additional experts ...were critical to the successful resolution of my case. Although Warren gives the appearance of being very calm and "laid back" he is a tough negotiator and always represented my best interests against a team of lawyers who were aggressive and extremely confrontational. I value Warren's advice and in retrospect, he was 100% accurate in all the information he conveyed to me in a timely fashion. Warren's billing was honest and fair. Thankfully, my alimony "battle" is now behind me with a successful resolution thanks to the expertise of Mr Shiell. Based on my personal experience, I highly recommend Warren Shiell!

Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

succesful move-away case

Warren is an excellent attorney. Last year he represented me in an international move away case. I moved back to South Korea with my children and Warren successfully won a trial in which the Los Angeles Court decided that the case and custody was better decided by a Korean Court. He was well prepared..., highly organized, knowledgeable about the law and procedures. In Korea, I won custody of my children and I have sole custody. There can be no enough rating for his wonderful service and for this excellent lawyer. I strongly recommend Warren as an attorney.

Posted by Meredith | September 20, 2013

Reliable, excellent lawyer

I was represented in a very complicated matter by Mr. Shiell this year that involved international law, custody and paternity issues. The father had hired a big name expensive lawyer who went to court and requested extremely unfair orders that would have devastated my life. I found Mr. Shiell's offic...e to be very professional, courteous and attentive to my concerns. His hourly rates were less than the other side, and his bills were reasonable in light of the difficulty of the case and the results he achieved. He was referred to me by a leading international family lawyer in New York because of the international aspects of the case and I am very grateful to that lawyer for the referral. I was very much overwhelmed by the uncertainties of the case and was also dealing with some medical complications of the pregnancy itself. Mr. Shiell navigated these issues better than I could have ever imagined. Mr. Shiell worked hand in hand with me to develop a complex legal strategy to defeat the father's claims. It involved consulting with experts in another country and also consulting with reproductive technology experts. At every step of the process, Mr. Shiell consulted with me and explained what was going on. Whenever I had any questions, he always promptly responded. He really went above and beyond to help me figure out my best strategy. In the end, he put together such a strong case that only 2-3 days after the other party received our response, they dropped the case entirely, with prejudice. It's hard to believe that only two months before I hired Mr. Shiell, I was in a desperate predicament with very few options and now, thanks to Mr. Shiell, I am free from all of that and able to move on with my life. Mr. Shiell's office saved me from years of headache and heartache and I will forever be grateful for his outstanding representation.

Posted by JB | September 18, 2013

Highly intelligent, skilled with sound judgment

I have been a family law forensic CPA for over a dozen years and I have been privileged to have worked with many of the best family law attorneys in the Los Angeles area. I count Warren Shiell among these best lawyers. He is a highly intelligent and skilled attorney. From my point of view, working... both on his team and against his team, Warren Shiell does an excellent job zealously and reasonably representing his clients' interests. On cases in which I have been involved with Warren Shiell, he is professional, attentive to detail, responds in a timely fashion, and always carefully supervises his expert’s work. Also based on my knowledge of quality family lawyers, his legal rates are exceptionally reasonable given his expertise and experience. Warren Shiell seeks to resolve his cases with the appropriate level of work. Warren Shiell uses his sound judgment in advising his clients which issues are worth fighting for (or defending against) and which issues are not. Bottom line: I do not hesitate to recommend Warren Shiell.

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Warren Robert Shiell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Balfus

Family lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've known Warren for over 10 years and have nothing but compliments. Everyone I've referred to him has been satisfied with his work ethic, congeniality and results."

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Matthew Rich

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr Shiell was admirably professional and did an excellent and thorough job as opposing counsel in a very challenging matter."

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David Schwarz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Fernando Luna

Family lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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George Seide

Family lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Warren is knowledgable and was a pleasure to oppose. He was dedicated to settlement and we did settle, saving our client's a significant amount of money. George N. Seide, Esq., CFLS"

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Anthony Salerno

Family lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Warren is extremely intelligent, has a great demeanor, and is very committed to his clients."

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Paul Giannini

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Shiell is meticulous and quite responsive to his clients' needs."

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Lauren Meinhardt

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked as opposing counsel against Warren on multiple cases over the past few years. He is diligent, intelligent and an excellent family law attorney."

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Eli Kantor

Family lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I consulted with Warren regarding some sensitive custody issues for a difficult divorce that a relative was going through. He was very helpful."

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Deanna Straugh

Child custody lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Warren is an excellent attorney."

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Alex Grager

Family lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Warren is a professional and compassionate advocate for his clients."

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Jeremy Morley

Family lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We have worked well together on interstate and international family law issues."

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Angela Proffitt

Family lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Warren on matters for clients that we have in common and find him to be ethical, efficient, helpful, dedicated to serving his clients, and responsive to client's concerns. Warren is an excellent choice for clients seeking a lawyer who not only understands the intricacies of family law, but cares about delivering the optimum service to his clients."

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Donald Conviser

Family lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I strongly recommend Warren Shiell, a bright, professional, dedicated, hard-working, insightful, well-respected family law attorney committed to providing his clients the best representation."

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Richard Gould-Saltman

Family lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Warren's a savvy lawyer with the ability to address complicated issues."

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Dianna Gould-Saltman

Family lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He has practiced in various jurisdiction and has both the intellect and compassion to handle family law matters with aplomb."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers

2013

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2013

Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers

1995

Pro Bono Appreication, Oneida Indian Nation

1988

Solicitor, England and Wales

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Certified Family Law Specialist, Law Office of Warren R Shiell

2003 - 2004

Attorney, Law Office of Lynn Soodik

2001 - 2002

Legal Consultant, CBS

1994 - 1997

Adjunct professor of law, Syracuse University, paralegal program

1992 - 1998

Attorney, Legal Aid Society of New York

1990 - 1992

Solicitor, SJ Berwin & Co

1988 - 1990

Solicitor, Malkin Janners

Associations

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Harriet Buhai

Pro Bono

Oxford Alumni Association

Member

St. Peter's Association

Member

British American Bar Association of Southern California

Member

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member

Los Angeles Association of Family and Marital Therapists

Co-Chair, Mediation Committee

New York Office of the Aging

Former Director, Madison County

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists

Member

California Association of Marriage and Family Law Specialists

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Southern California Chapter

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Lisa C. v. Noel C.

Lead counsel in successful custody appeal

Yatarol v. Dowling

Successfully challenged New York's "lump sum rule"

Walter v. Wing

Successfully challenged New York's transportation

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Education

1986

College of Law, UK

1985

Oxford University, St. Peter's

MA-Masters

Speaking Engagements

2016

Cultural Competancy in Family Law Practice

International Family Law Practice in England and Wales

Publications

2018

State Bar of California Family Law News Recurring Questions Under the Domestic Violence Prevention Act

2017

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS) California Six Steps to Protect Your Client’s Digital Privacy in Divorce

2016

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS) California Facing the Music in Divorce

2014

Entertainment Law Review Viral Online Copyright Infringement in the United States and the United Kingdom: the End of Music or Secondary Copyright Liability? (Part 1)

2014

Entertainment Law Review Viral Online Copyright Infringement in the United States and the United Kingdom: the End of Music or Secondary Copyright Liability? (Part 2)

2009

Divorce 360 What's a custody plan

2009

Law Offices of Warren Shiell official website Enforceabilty of Prenuptial Agreements

2008

2006

Languages

English

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