Atty. Robert Scott Shean

Atty. Robert Scott Shean

Robert Scott Shean is a lawyer practicing real estate, capital markets, life sciences and 4 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Costa Mesa Costa Mesa 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert Scott Shean at a glance

Robert Scott Shean is a Partner based in Costa Mesa, California, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and m&a. Admitted to practice in California (1994). Educated at University of California School of Law, Los Angeles (J.D., 1994) and Williams College (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert Scott Shean is a lawyer practicing real estate, capital markets, life sciences and 4 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Robert practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in Costa Mesa, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Scott Shean's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Scott Shean 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.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Robert Scott Shean is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Robert Scott Shean 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 Costa Mesa 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 Robert Scott Shean

Where is Robert Scott Shean's law office located?
Robert Scott Shean's law practice is located in Costa Mesa, California. The firm is Latham & Watkins LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Scott Shean handle?
Robert Scott Shean focuses on business, real estate, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Robert Scott Shean practiced law?
Robert Scott Shean has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Robert Scott Shean go to law school?
Robert Scott Shean earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Robert Scott Shean for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California School of Law, Los Angeles
- 1994
B.A.
Williams College
- 1991

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1994

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