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Bankruptcy and Probate Attorneys in California

Are you struggling with overwhelming debt? Are you considering creating an estate plan? Or, are you in need of an attorney to guide you through probate? It doesn’t matter how you got here, we are here to help. At the Law Offices of James C. Shields, we help people get out of debt by using the power of federal bankruptcy laws on their behalf. We also are here to help you through the estate planning and probate process.

We represent people from throughout Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino counties. Contact us today at (866) 959-3531 or (310) 961-4386 to discuss your debt relief, probate and estate planning concerns.

Debt Relief on Your Terms

At the Law Offices of James C. Shields, we provide clients with a comfortable atmosphere to discuss their debt relief options and make informed decisions about critical financial matters. We have extensive experience in bankruptcy law and a long track record of results winning debt relief for people like you.

When you meet with us at our law offices in Torrance, we will take the time to review your financial situation and give you our informed opinion about an appropriate course of action to take. These decisions are important and may take time to talk through. We will not rush you through the bankruptcy process. Every client has unique needs. Every client of our firm receives legal services tailored to meet those needs.

Using the Law to Your Advantage

Our bankruptcy attorneys are equipped to help you through all stages of Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings. Federal law provides protections from such creditor actions as:

Bankruptcy will stop all of these actions immediately. But without a knowledgeable bankruptcy attorney on your side, it may be difficult to use the law to your advantage, and critical steps in the legal process may be mishandled or overlooked, leaving you with significant consequences down the road.

Estate Planning and Probate

Our firm is here to help you with your estate planning and probate needs — we draft estate planning documents and administer estate plans in probate. We are capable of handling simple estates, requiring only basic estate planning, and complex estates, requiring substantial tax planning, business succession planning and complex trust creation. We have substantial knowledge about estate planning and probate — having been appointed by the Los Angeles County Superior Court to represent wards and conservatees, and mediate probate disputes.

Schedule Your Free Consultation Today

If you have questions about filing for estate planning, probate, Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, we are here for you. Contact us today online or by telephone at (866) 959-3531 or (310) 961-4386 to schedule your free initial consultation with an estate planning and bankruptcy lawyer. We are open on Saturdays and are available before or after regular business hours by appointment. For your convenience, we accept checks and debit cards as forms of payment.

We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.

Bankruptcy | FIND OUT HOW WE CAN HELP Our Office Locations

Torrance Office:
James C. Shields, Attorney at Law
21707 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 204
Torrance, CA 90503
Phone: (310) 961-4386
Toll-Free: (866) 959-3531
Fax: (310) 540-6793
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Cerritos Office:
18000 Studebaker Road, Suite 700
Cerritos, CA 90703
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West Covina Office:
100 North Barranca St. Suite 714
West Covina, CA 91791
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Long Beach Office:
1050 East Wardlow Road
Long Beach CA 90807
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