$ 300-300 per hour
Brian J. Sheppard
also known as Sheppard, Brian J.
About Brian
Biography
When you call an attorney you are concerned about something serious. I try to respond promptly to all client calls and communications.
I have 19 years of experience in the areas estate planning, conservatorships, probate and trust administration. I also work in the areas of social security disability and mediation.
Since January of 2014, I have been publishing , a blog on a variety of issues of interest to my clients, associates and friends. You can link to it via my website link here on
I am a member of The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Southern California Council of Elder Law Attorneys, The San Fernando Valley Bar Association, The Los Angeles County Bar Association and the San Fernando Valley Bar Association.
I have a Professional Designation in Pesonal Financial Planning from University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) and tax training from a variety of sources, including H & R Block.
In 2005 I was named Senior Volunteer of the Year by the Wilkinson Senior Center and I received a Certificate of Recognition from the U.S,. Bankruptcy Court for having settled the case involving the largest amount of money during the 2005-2006 term.
I am available for evening and week-end meetings, as well as during normal working hours.
My website is "".
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in California for 31 years
State: California
Acquired: 1994
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Location
Law Office of Brian J Sheppard
18075 Ventura Blvd #109, Encino, CA, 91316
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Landlord & Tenant
Posted by Carol | December 26, 2013 | Landlord & Tenant
I always work with Brian on all my family's legal issues
I have been working with Brian for close to 20 years. Brian has been patient and caring with my elderly parents with their legal issues . He has worked with me on my trust as well as tenant/ landlord issues. He is extremely professional and I will say it again, very patient and will make sure th...
Brian J. Sheppard's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Brian Sheppard is a well-respected attorney in the community. He is knowledgeable and cares about his clients. He is not only his clients' lawyer; he is also their trusted counselor."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this top-notch lawyer. Well respected and very good reputation in the community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brian Sheppard is extremely knowledgeable, thorough and ethical in his area of practice, Wills, Living Trust, and Probate. I trust him completely."
"Brian is extremely knowledgeable, ethical, diligent and detail oriented when working on behalf of a client. He is thorough and very, very competent and is more than reasonable with his fees. I refer all of my relevant practice area cases to him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is my office's go to guy for any question relating to estate planning, probate or elder law. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of the probate code and real world experience."
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Experience
Honors
2006
Cert. of Recognition - Mediation of Highest Dollar Value Case, U.S. Bankrutpcy Court
2005
Certificate of Recognition - Most Mediations Settled, United State Bankruptcy Court
2004
Senior Volunteer of the Year, Wilkinson Senior Center
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Volunteer Mediatior, Los Angeles County Superior Court
2000 - Present
Consultation attorney, Wilkinson Senior Center
1998 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Brian J. Sheppard
2003 - 2007
Consultation Attorney, Providence Health System "Beyond 50" program
1995 - 1996
Pro bono Attorney, Harriett Buhai Center For Family Law
Associations
2000 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association
2000 - Present
Southern California Council of Elder Law Attorneys
1994 - Present
San Fernando Valley Estate Planning Council
1994 - Present
San Fernando Valley Bar Association
1993 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
2004 - 2006
Southern California Council of Elder Law AttorneysTreasurer
Sample of Legal Cases
Beneficiary v. Beneficiary
Client prevailed
UCLA v. Student
Finding for student
Client v. Landlord - Farmer's Insurance
Plaintiff prevailed in settlement
Education
2010
H & R Block
Certificate of Completion
1996
University of California at Los Angeles
Professional Designation in Personal Financial Planning
1994
Univ of LaVerne COL
Law
1983
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
M.S.
1979
Univ of California Berkeley
Undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2015
California CPA/CPE meeting
California Conservatorships - A General Overview
2014
Filipino Support Group
Public Benefits and Developmentally Disabled Adults
2006
L.A. Caregiver Resource Center
Financial/Asset Management
2006
Antelope Valley Senior Center
General Remarks RE: Medi-Cal and the DRA
2004
Wilkinson Senior Center
Living Trusts as a Means of Avoiding Probate
2004
L.A. Caregiver Resource Association
Fianncial Man. & Health Care Decisions
2003
Wilkinson Senior Center
Living Trusts
2003
L.A. Caregiver Resource Association
Power of Attorney Documents
2002
Providence Hospital Beyond 50 Program
Living Trusts as a Means of Avoiding Probate
2002
Optimists Club
Basics of Medi-Cal
N/A
Various engagements since 1995
Living Trusts, Estate Planning, Conservatorships
Publications
2014
Published weekly at "BrianSheppardLaw.com". Go to my website link above or LinkedIn or Facebook for current edition.
Elderupdates.com
2014
Valley Lawyer Magazine (SFVBA)
On the Future of Lawyers and Lawyering
2013
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Minimum Wage Raise Overdue
2013
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Where Are Unions Going?
2013
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Budget Cuts Hit Probate Department Especially Hard
2013
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Is Medicare Fair? A Few Modest Proposals For Change
2013
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Reducing Cost of Medicare While Increasing Revenues
2013
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Mayoral Candidates Must Tackle Pension Reform
2013
Los Angeles Daily Journal
LA Mayor Must Tackle Pension Reform
2013
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Disabled Adults Need to Be Heard in Sacramento, Too
2013
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Instead of LIcensing Non-Lawyers...
1990
Self-published
Professional Responsibility for California Lawyers
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a conservator of the person file a civil action against another in the name of
18 Sep 2015
Q&A
My boyfriend passed away and made a Will, and I am the beneficiary to his estate. He had no assets in USA but got his part of
18 Sep 2015
Q&A
Hi, I would like to remove myself as a beneficiary to a trust my family set up in CA and the family member wont help.
29 Jan 2015