James Arthur Shepherd

James Arthur Shepherd

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 30 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at El Cerrito, CA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Litigation

514 El Cerrito Plz, El Cerrito, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 24 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2002

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 24 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2002

Inactive - Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 28 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1997

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 30 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1995

Former Member

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of James Arthur Shepherd

514 El Cerrito Plz, El Cerrito, CA, 94530

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Posted by Stephanie | April 11, 2014

Honest and Caring

I was in need of advice and he did not hesitate. He had a lot of knowledge and was concerned about my specific facts. He was immediately available and took time to research for me. I knew that I could trust him and that he cared.

Posted by Mark | April 17, 2012

A great, trustworthy, knowledgeable, lawyer.

James was kind enough to assist me with questions I had and always steered me in the proper direction. I never had to second guess his knowledge. He knows everything in his field off the top of his head with great accuracy. He knows many of the players in his field as well. He is always there where I... need him! Quick, professional and made me feel good I had him in my corner.

Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2011 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Knowledgable, Informative, Diligent, Sensitive

My first impressions of Jim Shepherd was his responsiveness--he made extra efforts to reach me even while he was away on a trip. Now, I don't expect that he would always be available that way, but it sure impressed me that an attorney was calling me back, responding to the urgency of my situation, ev...en while he was away on a holiday. As it turns out, my further interactions with Jim substantiated that initial impression--he has been consistently responsive. In our initial consultations he was very generous with his time, and very specific and thorough in both his questions as well as his responses. He gave a us a very clear and thorough view of what we could expect in pursuing a bankruptcy, and he was quick to note where it might be useful or less than so in our various scenarios. Based on our experience, I can say that Jim takes a dedicated interest in properly evaluating the need, applicability, and viability of a bankruptcy option, with specific attention to the client's unique situation, and ultimate benefit. I would highly recommend anyone who may be considering bankruptcy to contact Jim and avail themselves of his services!

Posted by anonymous | August 03, 2011 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Very thorough and responsive

Mr. Shepherd was a true source of comfort during a difficult time. He assised us through the bankruptcy process, answering questions promptly and thoroughly in language we could understand. He is very easy to communicate with and trustworthy. We would highy recommend his services.

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Associations

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Rotary Club of El Cerrito

Education

1995

Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Western Maryland College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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