Law Offices of James C. Shields is a full-service legal practice specializing in bankruptcy, estate planning, and probate law, serving clients throughout Southern California with a focus on the South Bay and Torrance areas. With over 50 years of collective experience, the firm stands out for its client-centered approach, offering free consultations via in-office appointments, phone, or video to ensure accessibility and personalized support.
The firm is dedicated to providing tailor-made solutions for individuals and families facing financial challenges or planning for the future. Their attorneys help clients explore debt relief options, create comprehensive estate plans to avoid probate, and navigate complex legal processes with compassion and expertise. They assist with matters ranging from creditor harassment and foreclosure to conservatorship and special needs planning, always prioritizing the client’s best interests.
Services Offered
- Bankruptcy attorney services
- Chapter 7 bankruptcy
- Chapter 13 bankruptcy
- Bankruptcy litigation
- Creditor harassment defense
- Debt relief options counseling
- FDCPA compliance and claims
- Foreclosure and repossession defense
- Wage garnishment and bank levy relief
- Estate planning
- Business succession planning
- Charitable planning
- Conservatorship
- Digital asset protection
- Elder abuse litigation
- Estate administration
- Estate litigation
- Estate tax planning
- Guardianships
- Long-term care planning
- Medi-Cal planning
- Powers of attorney for health and finance
- Special needs planning
- Trusts and trust administration
- Gun trusts
- Pet trusts
- Irrevocable trusts
- Legacy trusts
- Life insurance trusts
- Wills
- Beneficiary rights advocacy
- Probate appeals
- Probate avoidance strategies
- Probate litigation
- Probate and trust administration
The firm serves clients across Southern California, including Torrance, Buena Park, Carson, Culver City, Cypress, Gardena, Hollywood, Long Beach, Los Angeles, and Santa Monica. Consultations are available in English and Spanish, reflecting their commitment to accessibility for diverse communities in the region.
