Warren Robert Shiell

Warren Robert Shiell

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 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.

38 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.

38 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.

38 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.

38 years | 30 cases

6%
Mediation 6%

38 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.

38 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 34 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1992

Delinquent

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

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4.8 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Terrific Lawyer!

Warren represented me in a divorce and several post-divorce matters. He was attentive to detail and his legal and strategic advice was very sound, timely and cost effective. I worked closely with Warren and a forensic accountant that he recommended along with a network of professionals that specializ...ed in divorce matters. My wife was represented by a much larger, more expensive, and viscious law firm but that had no effect on the outcome. Ultimately, Warren saved me tens of thousands of dollars when my wife’s lawyers tried to wildly exaggerate my actual income and paint me in a bad light. Under the settlement we reached, I shall soon be done paying support while my ex continues to burn through her trust fund money. In court and at a voluntary settlement conference, Warren was well prepared and was well respected by the Judges. Since the divorce, my ex-wife still tries to make trouble and when she does I immediately turn to Warren who can be relied on to cut through her BS. Most importantly, Warren gave me sound advice regarding the custody of my children and now we are spending more time together, which I am extremely grateful for.

Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2009 | Divorce & Separation

The best there is

Warren Shiell represented me on my divorce case. My ex husband was represented by an attorney who was the most unethical malicious attorney you can find. When the divorce process started I was served papers and received angry phone calls from my ex husbands attorney. She was screaming at me on the ph...one and she used legal terms I did not understand. At that point I knew I needed a good lawyer to represent me and I needed someone good. I needed someone that knew the law inside and out, that could challenge my ex husband lawyer's fictitious tales and speak up to judges in the courts. Luckily I found and retained Warren Shiell.During the divorce I was not all that together. I was upset at my ex husband. I was distraught and saddened when faced with so many false accusations. His attorney even claimed I might be "bipolar." Warren was by my side the entire time. He was professional and available for me any time I needed him - day or night. He always returned all my phone calls. He asked me the right questions and took notes on everything I said. He always asked me for my personal opinions. He listened carefully and always took what I had to say into consideration. I trusted him to know everything - all the facts - and to use those facts to defend me 100%- which he did. The case went on for a long time. I don't have the exact statistics but it seemed that every time we were in court we won. That is why the other side ended up dismissing their child custody claims. That is why the other side eventually settled instead of going through a costly and lengthy trial. The other side dropped almost every claim they brought up including a restraining order. My ex husband and his attorney seemed to tire out from such repeated defeats. That is also why I ended up with what I wanted in the divorce - which was primary child custody, sole ownership of the family residence, and a generous alimony and child support for many years to come.I was also impressed by the team Warren put together to help me. That's the thing about Warren, he seems to "know everyone" in the field. Lawyers, judges, accountants, mediators, clerks, therapists, doctors, etc. He is familiar with other professional's reputations. As you work with him you also shares with you all that information. Warren is the most active and connected professional I have ever hired and worked with.As a mother of three kids, I would say to any other parent or person who is faced with what I have been through and who needs a family law attorney - to hire Warren Shiell. I have no doubt in my mind, that probably some day I may end up in court again and he is who I will march in with by my side. When you hire Warren Shiell as your attorney, you will feel safe, you will feel protected, and you can feel rest assured he would use all his resources and powers to defend you.If this letter has not been enough of a testimonial, I herby give Warren the permission to you, to ask to be able to contact me personally, and I can sit down and tell you from my mouth what I have lived through, and how through the representation of my attorney "I came out alive." Thank God.

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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

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2020

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2013

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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

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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

Activity

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