Atty. David Bernard Shafer

Atty. David Bernard Shafer

David Bernard Shafer is a lawyer practicing corporate law, finance, venture capital/private equity and 2 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Indiana University - Bloomington in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Oakland Oakland 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About David Bernard Shafer at a glance

David Bernard Shafer is a business, tax, and m&a attorney based in Oakland, California. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2008). Educated at Indiana University - Bloomington School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Indiana University - Bloomington (B.A., 2005). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Bernard Shafer is a lawyer practicing corporate law, finance, venture capital/private equity and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Indiana University - Bloomington in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • David practices in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Bernard Shafer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Bernard Shafer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David Bernard Shafer is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

David Bernard Shafer is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

Mergers & Acquisitions

David Bernard Shafer is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Oakland 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Bernard Shafer

Where is David Bernard Shafer's law office located?
David Bernard Shafer's law practice is located in Oakland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Bernard Shafer handle?
David Bernard Shafer focuses on business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Bernard Shafer practiced law?
David Bernard Shafer has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did David Bernard Shafer go to law school?
David Bernard Shafer earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2005).
How can I contact David Bernard Shafer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Indiana University - Bloomington School of Law
- 2008
B.A.
Indiana University - Bloomington
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2008

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