Atty. Shirley Shu

Atty. Shirley Shu

Shirley Shu is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation - general liability, general civil litigation - business litigation, labor and employment and 3 other areas of law. Shirley received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1999, and has been licensed for 22 years.

East Palo Alto East Palo Alto 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Shirley Shu at a glance

Shirley Shu is an Associate based in East Palo Alto, California, practicing at DLA Piper LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on employment, class action, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in California (2004) and U.S. District Court, Central, Southern, Northern and Eastern Districts of California (2004). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 2003) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 1999). Active member of Los Angeles County Bar Association San Diego County Bar Association California Lightweight Crew Association. Serands clients in East Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Shirley Shu is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation - general liability, general civil litigation - business litigation, labor and employment and 3 other areas of law
  • Shirley received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1999, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Shirley practices at DLA Piper LLP in East Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Shirley Shu's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

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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 East Palo Alto 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 Shirley Shu

Where is Shirley Shu's law office located?
Shirley Shu's law practice is located in East Palo Alto, California. The firm is DLA Piper LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shirley Shu handle?
Shirley Shu focuses on employment, class action, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Shirley Shu practiced law?
Shirley Shu has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Shirley Shu go to law school?
Shirley Shu earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A., 1999).
How can I contact Shirley Shu for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School
- 2003
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1999

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, Central, Southern, Northern and Eastern Districts of California
Admitted: 2004

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