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.
Practice areas
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.
34 years
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.
34 years
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.
34 years
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.
34 years, 30 cases
34 years
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.
34 years, 50 cases
Languages spoken
English
Law Offices of Warren R. Shiell
1875 Century Park East Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA, 90067
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2004 | 02/07/2022 |
NY | Suspended | 1992 | 02/24/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | California Super Lawyers | 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 |
Certified Specialist - Family Law | State Bar of California | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | California Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | California Super Lawyers | 2008 |
Pro Bono Appreication | Oneida Indian Nation | 1995 |
Solicitor | England and Wales | 1988 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Certified Family Law Specialist | Law Office of Warren R Shiell | 2004 - Present |
Attorney | Law Office of Lynn Soodik | 2003 - 2004 |
Legal Consultant | CBS | 2001 - 2002 |
Adjunct professor of law | Syracuse University, paralegal program | 1994 - 1997 |
Attorney | Legal Aid Society of New York | 1992 - 1998 |
Solicitor | SJ Berwin & Co | 1990 - 1992 |
Solicitor | Malkin Janners | 1988 - 1990 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Los Angeles County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Harriet Buhai | Pro Bono | N/A |
Oxford Alumni Association | Member | N/A |
St. Peter's Association | Member | N/A |
British American Bar Association of Southern California | Member | N/A |
Beverly Hills Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Los Angeles Association of Family and Marital Therapists | Co-Chair, Mediation Committee | N/A |
New York Office of the Aging | Former Director, Madison County | N/A |
Association of Certified Family Law Specialists | Member | N/A |
California Association of Marriage and Family Law Specialists | N/A | |
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Southern California Chapter | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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State Bar of California Family Law News | Recurring Questions Under the Domestic Violence Prevention Act | 2018 |
Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS) California | Six Steps to Protect Your Client’s Digital Privacy in Divorce | 2017 |
Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS) California | Facing the Music in Divorce | 2016 |
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) | 2014 |
Los Angeles Lawyer | Professional Practice and Business Evaluation in Divorce | 2013 |
Wikipedia | "ENFORCEABILITY OF PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS" | 2012 |
Divorcenet | California Prenuptial Agreements | 2009 |
Divorce360 | Don't overlook copyrights in divorce | 2009 |
Divorce 360 | What's a custody plan | 2009 |
Divorce360 | Breastfeeding and Child Custody | 2009 |
Law Offices of Warren Shiell official website | Enforceabilty of Prenuptial Agreements | 2009 |
DIvorce 360 | DIvorce and the Internet | 2008 |
Divorcenet | Tax Treatment of Stock Options | 2007 |
Divorcenet | Dividing Debts in Divorce | 2006 |
Divorcenet | Overview of the Divorce Process | 2006 |
Divorcenet | Seven do's and don;t of divorce and children | 2006 |
Divorcenet | Should we file separate returns in divorce | 2006 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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College of Law, UK | 1986 | |
Oxford University, St. Peter's | MA-Masters | 1985 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Cultural Competancy in Family Law Practice | International Family Law Practice in England and Wales | 2016 |
Case name | Outcome |
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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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Jonathan Balfus, Family Attorney on Sep 28, 2015
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.
Matthew Rich, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 19, 2015
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.
Jonathan Balfus, Family Attorney on Sep 28, 2015
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.
Matthew Rich, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 19, 2015
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.
David Schwarz, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 16, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Fernando Luna, Family Attorney on May 25, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
George Seide, Family Attorney on Feb 14, 2012
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
Anthony Salerno, Family Attorney on Feb 2, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Warren is extremely intelligent, has a great demeanor, and is very committed to his clients.
Paul Giannini, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 1, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Shiell is meticulous and quite responsive to his clients' needs.
Lauren Meinhardt, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 31, 2012
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.
Eli Kantor, Family Attorney on Jan 30, 2012
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.
Deanna Straugh, Child custody Attorney on Jan 30, 2012
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Warren is an excellent attorney.
Alex Grager, Family Attorney on Jan 30, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Warren is a professional and compassionate advocate for his clients.
Jeremy Morley, Family Attorney on Jan 30, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. We have worked well together on interstate and international family law issues.
Angela Proffitt, Family Attorney on Apr 28, 2009
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.
Donald Conviser, Family Attorney on Apr 8, 2009
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.
Richard Gould-Saltman, Family Attorney on Dec 11, 2008
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Warren's a savvy lawyer with the ability to address complicated issues.
Dianna Gould-Saltman, Family Attorney on Dec 10, 2008
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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