$ 425-500 per hour
Warren Robert Shiell
About Warren
Biography
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
6
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
44%
38 years
Child Custody
33%
38 years
International Law
7%
38 years
Marriage and Prenuptials
6%
38 years | 30 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 21 years
State: California
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 34 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Warren R. Shiell
1901 Avenue of Stars Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA, 90067
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Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2009 | Divorce & Separation
Great Lawyer
As much as I do not like lawyers I have to say I had a good experience with Mr. Shiell. When my wife filed for divorce all I could think about is all these horror stories I heard from my friends when they got divorced and ended up paying an arm and a leg. I got more custody than I expected and we wor...
Warren Robert Shiell's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
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"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 endorse this lawyer. Mr. Shiell is meticulous and quite responsive to his clients' needs."
"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. Warren is an excellent attorney."
"Warren is a professional and compassionate advocate for his clients."
"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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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers
2013
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
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
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)
2013
Los Angeles Lawyer
Professional Practice and Business Evaluation in Divorce
2012
2009
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
2008
DIvorce 360
DIvorce and the Internet
2007
Divorcenet
Tax Treatment of Stock Options
2006
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
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
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Q&A
CA divorce law, criminal liability for forged signature on pleading
27 Oct 2008
Q&A
Can a person get a divorce in a different county than they got married in?
30 Jul 2008
Q&A
CA divorce law, how can I serve spouse that is avoiding service
30 Oct 2008