Atty. Charles Shamash
The Law Offices of Charles Shamash, A Professional Law Corporation, was formed in 1999 by Charles Shamash, Esq. Prior to that date Mr.
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Charles Shamash is a Member based in Beverly Hills, California, practicing at A Bankruptcy Law Office. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on chapter 7, chapter 13, business, bankruptcy, and chapter 11. Admitted to practice in California (1995). Educated at University of West Los Angeles (J.D., 1995) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Beverly Hills, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- The Law Offices of Charles Shamash, A Professional Law Corporation, was formed in 1999 by Charles Shamash, Esq. Prior to that date Mr. Shamash operated as a sole practitioner from approximately 1996 through 1999, and as an Associate for the law firm Wilkinson & Sood from approximately 1995 through 1996
- Since entering private practice in 1995 Mr. Shamash has focused primarily on bankruptcy matters, has successfully handled thousands of chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases, and has represented chapter 7 trustees in cases before the Bankruptcy Court
- In addition, he has represented creditors and other parties in interest in various matters related to bankruptcy, and various parties in out of court debt workouts and restructuring
- Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Shamash was an extern for the Office of the United States Trustee, a division of the United States Department of Justice, which oversees bankruptcy cases and trustees
- Mr. Shamash graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with a Specialization in Business Administration from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1988
- He obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the University of West Los Angeles School of Law in 1995
- Mr. Shamash is currently a member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association, and is a member of its Bankruptcy, Real Estate, and Small Firm sections
- Mr. Shamash is duly admitted to practice law in the Courts of the State of California and in the United States District Court for the Central District of California
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Charles Shamash is one of 8,885 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in California →
Charles Shamash is one of 6,374 chapter 13 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 13 attorneys in California →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Charles Shamash is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Charles Shamash is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in California →
Charles Shamash is one of 5,840 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in California →
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Why local counsel matters in California
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 Beverly Hills 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 andnue, 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.
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