Shaye Larkin

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Shaye Larkin

also known as Law Office of Shaye Larkin

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy ... +2 more

631 O'Farrell Street, No. 615, San Francisco, CA

About Shaye

Biography

Need a fresh start? Let me help you get back on track with a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, or with debt settlement. Need an effective estate plan that ensures your end of life decisions are carried out? I can help you with that too! Dispute with your landlord? Let me help you resolve it!

I have practiced bankruptcy law for more than 24 years and can guide you through the process with sensitivity and professionalism.

A Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be a great tool for catching up on behind mortgage payments, managing student loans or tax debt and eliminating underwater second mortgages. Let my many years of experience guide you in an effective financial recovery.

A Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be a great tool for eliminating debt (including tax debt) and stopping creditor harassment in its tracks. Let my many years of experience guide you in an effective financial recovery.

By creating an estate plan, I can help you create an effective estate plan develops a comprehensive strategy for the future, protects your loved ones in the event of your death or incapacity, and allows for the person of your choosing to act on your behalf to make financial or medical decisions if y

Feeling lost and alone in a dispute with your landlord? Let me help you resolve it! I assist tenants in disputes caused by the landlord's failure to repair and maintain the premises and early lease terminations.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 40%

My practice focuses on helping individuals and businesses free themselves from the burden of debt (including tax debt) through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. I also help clients settle their debt outside of bankruptcy.

27 years

40%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 25%

My practice focuses on helping individuals restructure their debt, catch up on behind mortgage or car payments, and eliminate underwater second mortgages through Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

27 years

25%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 20%

My practice focuses on helping individuals and businesses free themselves from the burden of debt (including tax debt) and harassment by creditors through Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

27 years

20%
Estate Planning 10%

I prepare custom estate plans for my clients with small to medium sized estates that help ensure their wishes with regard to the distribution of their assets upon death are carried out and the needs of their loved ones are met.

15 years

10%
Landlord or Tenant 5%

Representing tenants only, I assist my clients in resolving disputes with their landlords, including security deposit disputes and early lease terminations.

15 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 27 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Shaye Larkin

631 O'Farrell Street, No. 615, San Francisco, CA, 94109

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Law Office of Shaye Larkin

The Flood Building, 870 Market Street, No. 445, San Francisco, CA, 94102

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Shaye Larkin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

143 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Debt Collection

Posted by Tracie | January 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

So thankful for Shaye

Shaye was very communicative & quick to respond when I reached out to her for help. Her engagement with the party that I was trying to get my deposit back from was very professional and exactly what I was looking for. She was successful, the company FINALLY connected with me and my money was refunded... promptly.

Posted by Marcie C | April 24, 2014 | Debt Collection

Chapter 7 advise

Shaye Larkin is very knowledgeable and she is able to explain things clearly. I like the fact that she was very comforting and non-judgmental. Shaye was always quick to respond to me with all the answers I needed. I felt very safe and confident with her. After she review my case she call me right t...he next day and advice me that my debt was probably beyond the statute of limitations and would drop off my credit report in a less than two years, and that bankruptcy was probably not necessary. I highly recommend Shaye Larkin to anyone considering bankruptcy.

Posted by Julie | June 05, 2013 | Debt Collection

A True, Guiding Light!

The recession of 2009 hit me hard. Up until that point, I was making a decent living and had fantastic credit. I was proud of my accomplishments and never would have imagined it could all go away due to no real fault of my own, but that's exactly what happened when my small business floundered in the... economy. Credit card bills began piling up, when there was a time not long ago that I paid the full balance off every month; my car was repossessed, my phone rang constantly with rude bill collectors, and finally late last year I was served with a summons; one of my creditors was suing me. I had no choice but to file bankruptcy at this point, although I truly hoped that one day my life would return to normal and I could honor my debts. The real world doesn't work this way, and the bankruptcy process was a tough reminder of that fact. Luckily, I was an avid listener of the Len Tillem radio show, and his recommendation of Shaye Larkin compelled me to email her. I sent her a message on a Sunday night, and was astonished when she replied immediately! ~ and I'm pleased to say, that's how it was with Shaye for the entire process. She was friendly, approachable, personable, and no-nonsense from the beginning to the end, and I will consider her a friend for life. She never looked down on me or my situation, and never passed judgment on me. That said, the bankruptcy process was one of the most stressful and time-consuming events of my life! The only consolation for me was that I had Shaye to guide me through it all. I know there were times that my naivete challenged her patience, but this is ultimately why she is the attorney and I am the client! Trust in Shaye, she is the real deal! I cannot thank her enough!

Posted by Robert | October 21, 2012 | Debt Collection

Many many thankx to Shaye Larkin

I have only sought the help from one attorney in my life and it was a privilege to have found Shaye to help me out of a mess I got myself into. I wont make any excusses for having to declare Bankruptcy.....bottom line is; I spent more than I could pay back. Trying to make minimum payments on credit c...ard accounts were just not working and I found myself getting buried by high interest rates. Although I had not used my credit cards for nearly one year prior to Chapter 7, I could not get any help from my creditors. They were not interested in the fact that I lost my job...they were not interested in the fact that I had been a loyal, well paying customer of theirs for years...they were not at all interested in lowering my interest rates so I could actually pay down my balance...they were not interested in the fact that I was feeling like dog-doo-doo for not being able to be a man of my word, and "pay what I really did owe". Well, I found someone who DID care and it was Shaye Larkin. Through her I found that I was not the only one who felt rotten for not being able to pay what was owed. Its what all feel when contemplating Bankruptcy. She was very compassionate and unlike my creditors who made me feel like crap, she brought a sense of calmness to my troubled mind ( X-tra thankx for that Shaye) Shaye is the type of person who stays on top of every little detail when it comes to communication, the paperwork and all the various forms one needs to fill out. If I forgot to fill out something on the form, Shaye immediately contacted me and requested the correction. She would send me an email reminding me of a scheduled appointment. She emphasized to me in my initial consultation just how important it was to be presice in answering her questions and in answering the questions on all the forms.In other words- no BS. Shayes honesty, integrity and her caring for me as a person ,are just a few reasons I would suggest that if you are contemplating Bankruptcy as a last resort, please contemplate Shaye Larkin as your attorney.

Posted by Loretta | August 02, 2012 | Debt Collection

Best call I made.....!

I was getting calls and letters daily and was constantly stressed out over my finances and lack of income after being forced into this situation by a divorce. I had no idea how I was going to make payments anymore. Do you also feel there is nothing you can do about the pile of bills that keep coming... and overwhelmed about making ends meet? I even stopped answering my phone for fear it was a bill collector! If this is how your day sounds, call Shaye, it will be one of the best things you can do to feel like you can breathe again and get control of your life. I was so worried about even considering bankruptcy and after talking with her, I left with the feeling of relief. She helped guide me through the process of what was required. Her attention to detail made the entire process and the decision to start fresh much easier. Shaye was highly recommended from someone I know and they were right, she is an excellent attorney! I am very pleased with the help she gave me and the end results! And after sitting at the meeting with the Trustee and listening to other BK attorneys with their clients, I was even happier that I called Shaye, you will be too! Shaye is the only attorney I spoke with regarding BK but have had the experience of "working" with other attorneys and none of them were as detailed oriented as Shaye. I wish all attorneys had the same work ethic as she does!

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Patricia Rodriguez

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 01

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Leonard Boyer

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 28

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"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Larkin is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for her clients."

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John Nicholson

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Dec 15

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Unknown lawyer | Nov 04

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Mark Clay

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 19

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"I highly endorse Mrs. Larkin. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I really want all people to contact her for help."

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Boris Kayhan

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Dec 09

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Borthwick

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 14

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Melissa Guggisberg

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Oct 01

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"Shaye Larkin's answers in the Avvo Q&A section demonstrate her knowledge and experience in the area of bankruptcy law. I endorse this attorney."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Sep 28

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Sep 24

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"I not only endorse this lawyer. I give this lawyer 5 stars!"

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Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Sep 16

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer | Sep 15

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"I endorse Shaye. A highly respected attorney in the legal community with a reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

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Robert Hunt

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 14

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"Shaye helps her clients with her legal skill, knowledge and ability. Shays is a true advocate you can trust."

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Alan Eisner

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 11

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"I endorse attorney Shaye Larkin. She is well-respected among her peers in the legal industry."

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Simon Kabzan

Unknown lawyer | Sep 11

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"I endorse this individual as a highly respected and knowledgable lawyer in their practice."

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Scott Needleman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 09

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"Shaye has answered many questions very well through out time on AVVO. My name is Scott Needleman, I called you several months ago about a client who had a discharge revoked and needed to refile. FYI I put her in a Chapter 13 and all is good."

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Ethan Pham

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Sep 01

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"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Larkin is an exceptionally knowledgeable, intelligent, and talented attorney. She is compassionate and dedicates much of her time to helping many people on Avvo."

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James Shields

Unknown lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible."

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Peter Marek

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Shaye. 18 years of practice with incredible results. More reviews than endorsements. READ THEM! Reviews are her legal legacy and satisfied clients are the ultimate tribute to a job well done. If you are in or near San Francisco and need an attorney do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation with Shaye first."

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Laura Wardrip

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Aug 01

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"I endorse this lawyer. What a plethora of Knowledge. Such a vast database of advice. Thank you for your excellent contributions."

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Megan Craig

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Richard Geller

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Alan Eisner

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Simon Kabzan

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Scott Needleman

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Ethan Pham

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James Shields

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Peter Marek

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Volunteer Service Award, AIDS Legal Referral Panel

2016

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2015

Top Contributor Award, AVVO

2014

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2014

Top Contributor Award, AVVO

2013

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2010

Super Hero Award, AIDS Legal Referral Panel

2009

10 year Anniversary of Service Award, AIDS Legal Referral Panel

2009

Super Hero Award, AIDS Legal Referral Panel

2008

Super Hero Award, AIDS Legal Referral Panel

2002

Super Hero Award, AIDS Legal Referral Panel

2002

Volunteer Award, AIDS Legal Referral Panel

2001

Hero Award, AIDS Legal Referral Panel

2001

State of California Senate Certificate of Recognition, State Senator, Bob Margett, 29th District

2001

California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition, Assemblywoman Jackie Goldberg, 45th District

2001

California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition, Honorable Den Maddox, 68th District

2001

California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition, Assemblywoman Jenny Oropeza, 55th District

2001

President's Pro Bono Service Award, State Bar of California

2000

Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award, Volunteer Legal Services Program - Bar Association of San Francisco

1999

Outstanding Voluteer in Public Service Award, Volunteer Legal Services Program - Bar Association of San Francisco

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Attorney, Law Office Of Shaye Larkin

1996 - 1999

Bankruptcy paralegal, Rothschild & Goldin

Associations

1999 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1999 - Present

AIDS Legal Referral Panel

Member

2008 - 2013

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2005 - 2013

Bankruptcy Academy

Member

Education

1998

Golden Gate University School of Law

Jurisdoctor

1994

California State University

Masters in Public Administration

1993

California State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

The Top 9 Bankruptcy Complications

Means Test Complications – Beyond Median Income, and Treatment of Taxes

2015

The Karel Show

Bankruptcy

2014

Bankruptcy Litigation 101

Claim Litigation; Objections to Proofs of Claims and Objection to Confirmation

2013

The Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy Law

The Basics of Chapter 13 - August 1, 2013

2013

The Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy Law

The Basics of Chapter 7 and the Means Test

2012

Len Tillem Show - KKSF 910 am radio

February 17, 2012 - Bankruptcy

2012

Kim Foster Show - KGO Radio

February 8, 2012 - The Student Loan Debt Bomb

2011

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Nuts and Bolts

The Basics of Chapter 13

2010

Oakland, California National Business Institute Presents: Consumer Bankruptcy: The Basics of Chapters 7 and 13

January 14, 2010 - Bankruptcy

2009

The Len Tillem Show, KGO Radio Newstalk 810 AM, San Francisco

March 8, 2009 - Bankruptcy, Loan Modificiations and Foreclosure

2009

The Len Tillem Show, KGO Radio Newstalk 810 AM, San Francisco

May 31, 2009 - Bankruptcy, Loan Modifications and Foreclosure

2009

Garth Sullivan Show Pirate Cat Radio 87.9 FM

June 7, 2009 - Bankruptcy

2008

The Len Tilem Show, KGO Radio, Newstalk 810 AM, San Francisco

October 26, 2008 - Bankruptcy

2008

The Karel Show, KGO Radio Newstalk 810 AM, San Francisco

October 29, 2009 - Bankruptcy

2002

Bankruptcy - A Bridge Over Troubled Water

Introduction to Bankruptcy Law

Publications

2015

National Business Institute Seminar Means Test Complications – Beyond Median Income

2014

Bankruptcy Litigation 101, published by the National Business Institute Seminar Objections to Proofs of Claims and Objections to Confirmation

2013

The Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy Law, Published by the National Business Institute The Basics of Chapter 7 and the Means Test

2012

Drafting Wager Earner Repayment Plans; Published by the National Business Institute Drafting Wage Earner Repayment Plans

2011

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Nuts and Bolts; Step By Step Procedures, Published by National Business Institute Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Nuts and Bolts; Step By Step Procedures

2010

Consumer Bankruptcy: The Basics of Chapters 7 and 13; Published by the National Business Institute Chapter 7 or 13: Selecting the Right Chapter For Your Client

2009

Consumer Bankruptcy: The Basics of Chapter 7 and 13; Published by the National Business Institute Chapter 13: Step By Step Procedures

2002

AIDS Legal Referral Panel - Panel Notes Success Stories

1994

Masters Thesis; California State University, Hayward A Study of the Effects Organizational Climate and Culture Have on Attitudes Toward Police Women

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Shaye earned significant contribution points in 2015.

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