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The Law Offices of Charles Shamash, A Professional Law Corporation, was formed in 1999 by Charles Shamash, Esq. Prior to that date Mr. Shamash operated as a sole practitioner from approximately 1996 through 1999, and as an Associate for the law firm Wilkinson & Sood from approximately 1995 through 1996.
Since entering private practice in 1995 Mr. Shamash has focused primarily on bankruptcy matters, has successfully handled thousands of chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases, and has represented chapter 7 trustees in cases before the Bankruptcy Court. In addition, he has represented creditors and other parties in interest in various matters related to bankruptcy, and various parties in out of court debt workouts and restructuring. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Shamash was an extern for the Office of the United States Trustee, a division of the United States Department of Justice, which oversees bankruptcy cases and trustees.
Mr. Shamash graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with a Specialization in Business Administration from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1988. He obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the University of West Los Angeles School of Law in 1995. Mr. Shamash is currently a member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association, and is a member of its Bankruptcy, Real Estate, and Small Firm sections. Mr. Shamash is duly admitted to practice law in the Courts of the State of California and in the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
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Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
25%
34 years
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
25%
34 years
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
25%
34 years
Business
10%
34 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2021
Licenses
Licensed in California for 30 years
State: California
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Caceres & Shamash, LLP
(833) 538-1021
Mobile
9701 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1000, Beverly Hills, CA, 90212
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Posted by NIck | January 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Highly Recommend!
Couldn't recommend Charles highly enough for the work he did with my Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceeding, ultimately making a daunting process infinitely more manageable. At the outset he fully explained what to expect in detail and it subsequently proved to be incredibly accurate. Despite anticipating m...
Charles Shamash's Lawyer Endorsements
"Charles is my go-to attorney for consumer debt and consumer bankruptcy issues. He is unusually caring about the financial well-being of his clients, and brings a level of passion that I find refreshing among debtors' counsel. I have referred clients to Charles and will again. I find he has a good depth of knowledge in the field."
"Charles is a highly knowledgeable, compassionate and experienced bankruptcy attorney who cares about his clients. I highly endorse Mr. Charles Shamash."
"Charles is a longtime colleague and occasional adversary. He skills are razor sharp; his subject area expertise is superb; and his calm and candor is a relief to his clients and disarming to his adversaries. I have referred satisfied clients and even family members to Charles with confidence for over 25 years, which is the highest praise that one lawyer can give another."
"I have worked with Charles on several matters and know him and his work well. Charles is professional, intelligent, and clearly cares about his clients. I have full confidence in his work and have received positive feedback from people I have referred people to him. Working in conjunction with him is a pleasure."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Attorney Charles Shamash for years. Mr. Shamash is a true professional who uses an array of strategies to protect the interests of his clients."
Layla Khamoushian
Business lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Attorney, Caceres & Shamash, LLP
1996 - 2003
Attorney, Law Offices of Charles Shamash
1995 - 1996
Attorney, Wilkinson & Sood
1993 - 1995
Extern, United States Justice Department
Associations
2020 - Present
The Esquire NetworkMember
Education
1995
University of West Los Angeles
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
University of California at Los Angeles School of
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
Los Angeles Paralegal Association
Bankruptcy
Languages
English
Arabic
Spanish
Hebrew
Activity
Legal Answers