Atty. Thomas Warren Shaver

Atty. Thomas Warren Shaver

Thomas Warren Shaver is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, probate and 2 other areas of law. Thomas Warren received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.

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Profile Summary

About Thomas Warren Shaver at a glance

Thomas Warren Shaver is a Senior Counsel based in Orinda, California, practicing at Hartog, Baer & Hand, APC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1980), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1986), U.S. Tax Court (1988), and California (2001). Educated at Boston University Law School (J.D., 1980) and Williams College (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Orinda, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Warren Shaver is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, probate and 2 other areas of law
  • Thomas Warren received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Thomas Warren practices at Hartog, Baer & Hand, APC in Orinda, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Warren Shaver's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Thomas Warren Shaver is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Orinda 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 Thomas Warren Shaver

Where is Thomas Warren Shaver's law office located?
Thomas Warren Shaver's law practice is located in Orinda, California. The firm is Hartog, Baer & Hand, APC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Warren Shaver handle?
Thomas Warren Shaver focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas Warren Shaver practiced law?
Thomas Warren Shaver has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Thomas Warren Shaver go to law school?
Thomas Warren Shaver earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Thomas Warren Shaver for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas Warren Shaver directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Thomas Warren Shaver received?
Thomas Warren Shaver's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Boston University Law School
- 1980
B.A.
Williams College
- 1976

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1988
California
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 2001

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