Atty. Spencer Scheer
Mr. Scheer is a principal of Scheer Law Group, LLP.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving San Rafael, CA · 43+ Years Experience
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About Spencer Scheer at a Glance
Spencer Scheer is a Partner based in San Rafael, California, practicing at Scheer Law Group, LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on real estate, bankruptcy, foreclosure, litigation, and internet. Admitted to practice in California (1983) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Central and Eastern Districts of California, U.S. Court of Appeals, N (1984). Educated at Empire College School of Law (J.D., 1983) and University of Massachusetts (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Marin County Bar Association (Member, Real Property Section) State Bar of California (Member, Real Property Section) United Trustees Association California Credit Union Collectors Counsel. Serves clients in San Rafael, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Spencer Scheer
- Mr. Scheer is a principal of Scheer Law Group, LLP. Mr. Scheer has received an AV (highest rating) from Martindale-Hubbell and received a designation as a Northern California “Super Lawyer” by the Thompson Reuters group
- He is an effective and successful litigator and has handled over 200 jury and non-jury trials in State and Federal courts, focusing on creditor and real estate litigation matters
- Mr. Scheer has a reputation as an attorney who provides superior client service and who gets things done
- Mr. Scheer has a diverse legal background that allows him to represent and advise SLG lender, mortgage broker, trustee, business and investor clients on a wide variety of legal matters, including: consumer and commercial creditor bankruptcy litigation, real estate litigation, lender foreclosure defense (including TILA/RESPA and California HOBR claims), note and trust deed review and litigation, TILA rescission claims, commercial and consumer lease review, landlord tenant litigation, title insurance litigation, and lender and broker liability matters
- Mr. Scheer is also been a lecturer and speaker for the California State Bar Association and was a panelist at California State Bar Association Annual Real Property Law Section Retreat, Napa, CA, (Subprime Mortgage Fallout-Lender Perspective (2010); a webinar presenter for the State of California Bar Association, Real Property Section, on Real Property Foreclosure: Recent Legislation and & Case Developments (2011); and was a panelist for the State Bar of California at its Annual convention in Long Beach, CA (2011), Real Estate Foreclosure, How to Get it Right
- In 2005, Mr. Scheer spearheaded the cooperative efforts of a regional bank, title companies and TIC counsel, resulting in the release of the first known institutional retail Tenant in Common loan program in the State of California
Practice Areas Explained
Spencer Scheer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Spencer Scheer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Rafael.
Real Estate Law in San Rafael
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in San Rafael
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Foreclosure Defense in San Rafael
Spencer Scheer is one of 14,094 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in San Rafael
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Internet & Cyber Law in San Rafael
Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Rafael
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 San Rafael 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.
San Rafael Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Rafael-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 San Rafael Choose Spencer Scheer
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 Spencer Scheer's practice in the field of real estate, bankruptcy, foreclosure, litigation, and internet.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Spencer Scheer brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California and U.S. District Court, Northern, Central and Eastern Districts of California, U.S. Court of Appeals, N, Spencer Scheer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate, bankruptcy, and foreclosure, Spencer Scheer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Rafael
A San Rafael-based practice means Spencer Scheer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Spencer Scheer Handles in San Rafael
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Spencer Scheer directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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