Atty. Sherwin Fredrick Root
Sherwin Fredrick Root is a lawyer practicing corporate, joint ventures and strategic alliances, financial services and 3 other areas of law. Sherwin received a B.S. degree from Georgetown University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.
Corporate & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 51+ Years Experience
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About Sherwin Fredrick Root at a Glance
Sherwin Fredrick Root is an Attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Sheppard Mullin. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on residential, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in California (1975). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1975) and Georgetown University (B.S., 1972). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Sherwin Fredrick Root
- Sherwin Fredrick Root is a lawyer practicing corporate, joint ventures and strategic alliances, financial services and 3 other areas of law
- Sherwin received a B.S. degree from Georgetown University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Sherwin practices at Sheppard Mullin in Los Angeles, CA
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Sherwin Fredrick Root's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sherwin Fredrick Root handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Residential Real Estate in Los Angeles
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Business & Corporate Law in Los Angeles
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Sherwin Fredrick Root is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Real Estate Law in Los Angeles
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Sherwin Fredrick Root is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles Choose Sherwin Fredrick Root
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 Sherwin Fredrick Root's practice in the field of residential, business, and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Sherwin Fredrick Root brings 51+ 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, Sherwin Fredrick Root can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Sherwin Fredrick Root attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Sherwin Fredrick Root Handles in Los Angeles
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Sherwin Fredrick Root directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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