Shawn James Ervin

Probate Attorney at Sacramento, CA

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Helpful from the Start

Felt secure with him on my side.

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Practice areas

Elder law

20%
Estate planning

20%

Estate Planning, Trust and Estate Administration and Probate.

15 years
Probate

20%
Trusts

20%
Litigation

15%

General commercial, employment and civil litigation.

28 years
Tax

5%

IRS tax debt resolution, IRS enforced collection relief

23 years

I graduated from California State University, Sacramento in 1991 with a BA in Philosophy and Psychology. Thereafter, I attended the University of San Diego, School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctor in 1995.

I was admitted to the California Bar in 1995 and began practicing law with a focus on civil litigation involving contract disputes, creditor’s rights bankruptcy and employment law. I also represented clients regarding real estate matters, including title disputes, land use and commercial and residential landlord rights.

In 2000, I joined a nationally recognized firm as an associate attorney. My work ethic, dedication to his clients and penchant for understanding the law all contributed to his success at the firm. In 2007, I was named the Managing Attorney. As an associate and managing attorney, I specialized in IRS tax matters, advertising law, Lanham Act issues, franchising law including Franchise Disclosure Document registration, employment law, and commercial real estate including landlord rights and land use. I also was a key member of the general business consulting and strategic planning teams.

Licensed for 27 years

State CA

Status Active

Acquired 1995

Updated 12/01/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Collins, Ritchie & Ervin, LLP

(916) 824-3996 Office

331 J Street

Suite 200

Sacramento, CA, 95814

crellp.com/estate-planning-probate/

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Posted by Jes | May 7, 2020

Helpful from the Start

While I was not able to retain Mr. Ervin due to jurisdiction issues, he was so kind and thoughtful when giving me a consultation over the phone. He was methodical, compassionate, and you can tell he speaks from experience. I appreciate his candor, and if my issue changes jurisdiction I hope to have him in my corner!

Posted by Tricia | October 19, 2019

Felt secure with him on my side.

I reached out for guidance, I wasn't sure if I had a case. Attorney Ervin talked me through the entire situation. It was great to be understood and and even better that I felt he understood. Taking the time to go over the details, he made me feel secure that he was aware of my situation and I wouldn't be fighting this on my own.

Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2019

Honest and straight shooter

Shawn gave us an honest straight forward evaluation of our case . He kept us informed, his fees were fair, and we won our case. He was empathetic, innovative, and seemed one step ahead of opposing council.

Posted by Joseph | April 16, 2019

Great services

The EAP through my work included a legal benefit, with which I got a referral for services from Shawn at a discounted rate. I was thrilled with the service I received. I left Shawn a voicemail the night before, and he got back to me by 8:30 the next morning. Shawn was professional, thorough, and understanding. He gave me great advice so that I was able to stay self-represented (in theory) as I couldn't afford for him to represent me in court. Thanks to the advice from Shawn, I was able to successfully win my case and know that I can contact him if I have any problems down the road, and that I'll continue to get the same level of support that I have before.

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Posted by Kiki | June 13, 2017

highly recommended - this is the attorney you want on your side

Shawn Ervin represented us and helped with an eviction this year. He is knowledgable, easy to work with, and was incredibly helpful in dealing with our difficult situation. He was always available to us, answered emails and calls promptly, and took time to explain our options in detail so we could understand the choices we were making. He led us through to a smoother resolution than we expected. I would highly recommend him as an attorney.

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AVVO RATING 8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

Partner
Collins, Ritchie & Ervin, LLP
2011 - Present

President
RDTC, Inc.
2010 - 2011

Executive Vice President
RDTC, Inc.
2008 - 2010

Managing Attorney
Roni Lynn Deutch, A Professional Tax Corporation
2007 - 2008

Assistant Managing Attorney
Roni Lynn Deutch, A Professional Tax Corporation
2005 - 2007

Associate Attorney
Roni Lynn Deutch, A Professional Tax Corporation
2000 - 2005

Owner
Law Offices of Shawn Ervin
1999 - 2000

Associate
Atwood Haiman & Westerberg
1997 - 1999

Partner
Ervin and Schroeder
1995 - 1997

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Education

University of San Diego School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995

California State University, Sacramento
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1991

Associations

American Bar Association
Member
2009 - Present

Sacramento County Bar Association
Member
2009 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
Member
1996 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of California
Member
1996 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of California
Member
1996 - Present

State Bar of California
Member
1995 - Present

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Languages Spoken

English

Speaking Engagements

Veterans Administration Employee Education
Estate Planning
2014

Attorney endorsements

Received (19)

Given (26)

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Douglas Thorn

Litigation Attorney | Feb 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recently worked with Mr. Ervin in a real estate fraud case, and was very impressed with his efforts on behalf of his clients in the face of very difficult legal issues. Mr. Ervin is an excellent choice of counsel for client's with business and real estate disputes."

Clara Yang

Unknown Attorney | Apr 10
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Matthew Tabo

Estate planning Attorney | Mar 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Joseph Bowman

Unknown Attorney | Sep 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Paul Schroeder

Litigation Attorney | Apr 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Shawn for over twenty years. He is a creative attorney who cares about his clients and handles matters personally and conscientiously. I would not hesitate to retain him not only on litigation matters, but also on matters requiring expertise in tax and real estate transactions."