$ 425-500 per hour
We handle everything 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 relocations and custody evaluations. We work with forensic accountants in case involving business valuations and cash flow and marital standard of living analysis for child and spousal support cases. Other family law areas include domestic violence, paternity, post divorce modifications, prenuptial agreements and international family law issues.
Warren R. Shiell is a Certified Family law Specialist - a distinction earned by less 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.
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37 years
37 years
37 years
37 years | 30 cases
$ 425-500 per hour
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Acquired: 2004
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Acquired: 1992
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1901 Avenue of Stars Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA, 90067
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Posted by Sheri | January 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Gary L. | January 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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 ...
Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Meredith | September 20, 2013
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...
Posted by JB | September 18, 2013
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...
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr Shiell was admirably professional and did an excellent and thorough job as opposing counsel in a very challenging 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"
"I endorse this lawyer. Warren is extremely intelligent, has a great demeanor, and is very committed to his clients."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. We have worked well together on interstate and international family law issues."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Warren's a savvy lawyer with the ability to address complicated issues."
"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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Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers
2019
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2016
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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
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
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Successfully challenged New York's transportation
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International Family Law Practice in England and Wales
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