$ 450-475 per hour
About Sharonrose
Biography
I have 29 years experience as a real estate, construction and business litigation attorney. I represent brokers, contractors, businesses, owners and individuals.
I am active in my local legal community and serve on the executive board of the Women Lawyers Section of Santa Clara County Bar Association. I am Co-Chair of Women Lawyer Section's executive board from 2012-2014. Women Lawyers Section is dedicated to supporting women lawyers and judges and legal issues affecting women. For 18 years we have hosted an annual judge's reception to honor an outstanding female judge to recognize their public service. We screen and endorse judicial candidates. We hold continuing legal education for attorneys. Our holiday lunch raises donations for women's shelters.
I am also active in my community. I am the Chair of the Under 21 Club sponsored by CASA (Community Against Substance Abuse), a nonprofit. U21 hosts open mic nights for teens in our town. I am a member of National Charity League, a nonprofit.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Real Estate
40%
37 years
Business
25%
37 years
Construction and Development
25%
37 years
Corporate and Incorporation
10%
37 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in California for 40 years
State: California
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Cannistraci Law Firm
236 N Santa Cruz Ave, Suite 217, Los Gatos, CA, 95030
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Posted by Gretchen | January 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Dreadful
Sharonrose assigned my case to someone I didn't know and never met because she was in court. should have told me she could not taken me case. And on a phone call told me "Either I will get all of your money or they will"
Sharonrose Cannistraci's Lawyer Endorsements
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"Sharonrose Cannistraci demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience in a wide variety of legal matters, particularly with regard to real estate, construction and business litigation. Her responses on Avvo are remarkably thoughtful, articulate and accurate. I have tremendous respect for her sound legal knowledge and ability to communicate that knowledge. She is a true asset to our legal community. It is my pleasure to endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer.I have referred business construction and real estate issues to her for over 18 years and never had a complaint"
Frank Chen
Real estate lawyer
Stephanie Rickard
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
Certification: Risk Management for Churches and Schools, Cambridge University
1993
In Recognition of Outstanding Leadership and Dedication, Women AHEAD (Women Attorneys Helping Education and Development)
1981
Graduated with Distinction, SJSU
Work Experience
2004 - 2014
Principal, Cannistraci Law Firm
2002 - 2004
Principal, Bicknell, Sweet, Cannistraci & Battel, Professional Association
1996 - 2002
Partner, Strombotne Law Firm
1994 - 1995
Deputy District Attorney, Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office
1989 - 1994
Senior Associate, Rosenblum, Parish & Isaacs (Acquired By Pillsbury Winthrop)
1987 - 1988
Attorney, Bronson Bronson & McKinnon
1986 - 1987
Attorney, Ropers, Majeski, Kohn, Bentley, Wagner & Kane
Associations
1988 - Present
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1993 - 1994
Women Construction Owners & Executives, San Jose ChapterExecutive Liason
1990 - 1993
Women AHEAD (Women Attorneys Helping Education and Development)President, Board Member
1988 - 1994
American Bar AssociationMember
1987 - 1988
San Francisco County Bar AssociationMember
1986 - 1987
San Mateo County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Rescission of Real Estate Contract
My client won in binding arbitration and were awarded rescission of the purchase contract and return of their purchase monies.
Education
1985
Santa Clara University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
San Jose State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific (UOP)
Speaking Engagements
2004
Church Tax Law Seminar
Slip-Ups that Can Cost a Church Tax Exempt Status
2003
Continuing Education Seminar
Construction Defects Law
2003
Continuing Education Seminar
Alternative Dispute Resolution
2002
Continuing Education Seminar
Compensation for Design Professionals
Publications
2004
Protect the Church
Slip-Ups that Can Cost a Church Tax Exempt Status
1993
Rosenblum Review
“Grading Contractor May Be Liable for Toxic Clean-Up”
1992
Women Construction Owners & Executives Construction News
“Sexual Harassment in Women Owned Businesses”
1991
ABA Journal
An Unlicensed Contractor Cannot Sue in California to Recover the Value of Construction Services, American Bar Association's Publication of the Forum of Construction Industry
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is there a statute of limitations on real estate disclosures for a new buyer to have to pass along to another buyers years down
25 May 2015
Q&A
If my fence is two feet inside my property line, does my neighbor acquire a right to the two feet on his side of the fence?
07 May 2015
Q&A
Can contractor cancel contract after starting construction on my property because they estimated cost wrongly?
06 May 2015