Atty. Shawn Edwin Charnaw

Atty. Shawn Edwin Charnaw

Shawn Edwin Charnaw is a lawyer practicing business, entertainment and the arts, entertainment contracts and 3 other areas of law. Shawn received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Redwood City Redwood City 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Shawn Edwin Charnaw at a glance

Shawn Edwin Charnaw is a business, real estate, ip, and entertainment attorney based in Redwood City, California. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central, Northern, Eastern and Southern Districts of California (1998). Educated at Santa Clara University (J.D., 1998) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A. Psychology, 1994). Serands clients in Redwood City, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Shawn Edwin Charnaw is a lawyer practicing business, entertainment and the arts, entertainment contracts and 3 other areas of law
  • Shawn received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Shawn practices in Redwood City, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Shawn Edwin Charnaw's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shawn Edwin Charnaw 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.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Shawn Edwin Charnaw is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 Redwood City 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 Shawn Edwin Charnaw

Where is Shawn Edwin Charnaw's law office located?
Shawn Edwin Charnaw's law practice is located in Redwood City, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shawn Edwin Charnaw handle?
Shawn Edwin Charnaw focuses on business, real estate, ip, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Shawn Edwin Charnaw practiced law?
Shawn Edwin Charnaw has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Shawn Edwin Charnaw go to law school?
Shawn Edwin Charnaw earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A. Psychology, 1994).
How can I contact Shawn Edwin Charnaw for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University
- 1998
B.A. Psychology
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1994

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Central, Northern, Eastern and Southern Districts of California
Admitted: 1998

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