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Shawn James Ervin

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  • Sacramento, CA
  • Licensed for 25 years
Shawn James Ervin
Shawn James Ervin
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About Shawn

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.

Practice areas

OtherElder lawEstate planningTrustsProbate
  1. Probate: 20%

  2. Trusts: 20%

  3. Estate planning: 20%

    Estate Planning, Trust and Estate Administration and Probate.

    13 years

  4. Elder law: 20%

  1. Litigation: 15%

    General commercial, employment and civil litigation.

    26 years

  2. Tax: 5%

    IRS tax debt resolution, IRS enforced collection relief

    21 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

331 J Street
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Collins, Ritchie & Ervin, LLP

331 J Street
Suite 200
Sacramento, CA, 95814

Website
http://www.crellp.com/estate-planning-probate/

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      CAActive199502/03/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      PartnerCollins, Ritchie & Ervin, LLP2011 - Present
      PresidentRDTC, Inc.2010 - 2011
      Executive Vice PresidentRDTC, Inc.2008 - 2010
      Managing AttorneyRoni Lynn Deutch, A Professional Tax Corporation2007 - 2008
      Assistant Managing AttorneyRoni Lynn Deutch, A Professional Tax Corporation2005 - 2007
      Associate AttorneyRoni Lynn Deutch, A Professional Tax Corporation2000 - 2005
      OwnerLaw Offices of Shawn Ervin1999 - 2000
      AssociateAtwood Haiman & Westerberg1997 - 1999
      PartnerErvin and Schroeder1995 - 1997
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      American Bar AssociationMember2009 - Present
      Sacramento County Bar AssociationMember2009 - Present
      United States District Court for the Eastern District of CaliforniaMember1996 - Present
      United States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaMember1996 - Present
      United States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaMember1996 - Present
      State Bar of CaliforniaMember1995 - Present
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      University of San Diego School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1995
      California State University, SacramentoBA - Bachelor of Arts1991
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Veterans Administration Employee EducationEstate Planning2014

      Reviews

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      Helpful from the Start

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      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!
      This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
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      Felt secure with him on my side.

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      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.
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      Honest and straight shooter

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      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.
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      Great services

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

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      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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      Douglas Thorn, Litigation Attorney on Feb 25, 2016
      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

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      Matthew Tabo, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 24, 2014
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Joseph Bowman

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      Paul Schroeder, Litigation Attorney on Apr 4, 2013
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      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.

      Matthew Johnson, Tax Attorney on Mar 11, 2009
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      Hubert Johnson, Tax Attorney on Mar 11, 2009
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      Kirandeep Sihota, Tax Attorney on Mar 11, 2009
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      Jin Kim, Tax Attorney on Mar 11, 2009
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      Arica Bryant-Presinal, Tax Attorney on Mar 11, 2009
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      Christian Montgomery, Tax Attorney on Apr 3, 2008
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      Alexander Collins, Tax Attorney on Apr 3, 2008
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      Bret Adams, Tax Attorney on Apr 3, 2008
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      M Stecklein, Tax Attorney on Apr 3, 2008
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      Ryan Carrere, Tax Attorney on Apr 3, 2008
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      Shiaw Chi, Tax Attorney on Apr 3, 2008
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      John Wetenkamp, Tax Attorney on Apr 3, 2008
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      Justin Hein, Tax Attorney on Mar 31, 2008
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      Matthew Ritchie, Tax Attorney on Mar 31, 2008
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