Atty. Brian David Shaffer
Brian David Shaffer is a lawyer practicing arbitration & alternative dispute resolution, commercial & business litigation, commercial lease disputes and 5 other areas of law. Brian received a B.S. degree from University of California, Davis in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years.
Arbitration/Alternative Dispute Resolution & More Attorney · Serving Walnut Creek, CA · 18+ Years Experience
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About Brian David Shaffer at a Glance
Brian David Shaffer is a Shareholder based in Walnut Creek, California, practicing at Miller Starr Regalia A Professional Law Corporation. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on residential, business, real estate, commercial re, and zoning. Admitted to practice in California (2008). Educated at University of California, Davis (B.S. Managerial, 2003) and Santa Clara University School of Law J.D. cum laude Santa Clara University School of Law J.D. 2008 Order of the Coif Santa Clara University School of Law J.D. Editor Santa Clara University Sc (—). Active member of Associations Bar Association of San Francisco California Mortgage Bankers Association Contra Costa County Bar Association Contra Costa Leadership Program (2013-2014) Santa Clara University Bronco Builders Association - Board Member. Serves clients in Walnut Creek, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brian David Shaffer
- Brian David Shaffer is a lawyer practicing arbitration & alternative dispute resolution, commercial & business litigation, commercial lease disputes and 5 other areas of law
- Brian received a B.S. degree from University of California, Davis in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years
- Brian practices at Miller Starr Regalia A Professional Law Corporation in Walnut Creek, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Brian David Shaffer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian David Shaffer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Walnut Creek.
Residential Real Estate in Walnut Creek
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Business & Corporate Law in Walnut Creek
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Walnut Creek
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Commercial Real Estate in Walnut Creek
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Land Use & Zoning in Walnut Creek
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Walnut Creek
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Walnut Creek are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Walnut Creek Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Walnut Creek-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Walnut Creek Choose Brian David Shaffer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Brian David Shaffer's practice in the field of residential, business, real estate, commercial re, and zoning.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Brian David Shaffer brings 18+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering residential, business, and real estate, Brian David Shaffer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Walnut Creek
A Walnut Creek-based practice means Brian David Shaffer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Brian David Shaffer Handles in Walnut Creek
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