About Shaye Larkin....
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Bankruptcy
Primary Specialty
Shaye Larkin's career in bankruptcy began many years ago as a paralegal, while attending lawschool. The attorney she worked for had more than 35 years of experience in guiding individuals through the bankruptcy process in a caring and compassionate manner. He inspired Shaye to continue the same path in her career as an attorney. Shaye Larkin now has over 15 years of experience in preparing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy petitions and has represented hundreds of clients in the United States Bankruptcy Court, including artists, entrepreneurs, the elderly and disabled. She understands your situation and will hold your hand through the process, making it as painless and understandable as possible. Shaye Larkin believes bankruptcy should be an affordable option and offers a low flat fee as well as a payment plan for those who are not able to pay all at once.
As required by law: THIS LAW OFFICE IS A DEBT RELIEF AGENCY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. WE HELP PEOPLE TO FILE FOR BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION UNDER THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY CODE.
Landlord-Tenant Law - Wrongful Evictions
Over the years, Shaye Larkin has represented numerous residential tenants in actions against landlords, including wrongful eviction suits, illegal rent increases, lawsuits for breach of the warranties of habitability and quiet enjoyment, fraud, and suits for injuries caused by defective or hazardous conditions in the premises. She is a strong advocate for Tenants Rights in San Francisco.
Wills - Powers of Attorney - Living wills/Health Care Directives
Shaye Larkin assists her clients in preparing for their incapacity and/or death with wills, living wills and powers of attorney
Education
1998: Doctor of Jurisprudence
Golden Gate University SOL; San Francisco, California
1994: Masters Degree in Public Administration
California State University, Hayward, California
1993: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
California State University, Hayward, California
Awards
2010 Aids Legal Referral Panel Super Hero Award
2009 Aids Legal Referral Panel Super Hero Award
2008 Aids Legal Referral Panel Super Hero Award
2002 Aids Legal Referral Panel Superhero Award
2002 Aids Legal Referral Panel Volunteer Award
2001 State Bar of California’s President’s Pro Bono Service Award
September, 2001 California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition from Assemblywoman Jenny Oropeza, 55th District
September, 2001 California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition from the Honorable Den Maddox, 68th District
September, 2001 California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition from Assemblywoman Jackie Goldberg, 45th District
September, 2001 State of California Senate Certificate of Recognition from State Senator, Bob Margett, 29th District
2001 Aids Legal Referral Panel Hero Award
2000 Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award from the Volunteer Legal Services Program
1999 Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service Award from the Volunteer Legal Services Program
Publications
In October, 2010 Shaye Larkin wrote the article: "TRUTHINESS" IN BANKRUPTCY, which is published for viewing on AVVO.com click here to read
In October, 2010 Shaye Larkin wrote the article: "Filing Bankruptcy With Your Spouse - Practical Implications", which is published for viewing on AVVO.com click here to read
In October, 2010 Shaye Larkin wrote the article: "Balancing Emotions in Bankruptcy and Staying Focused on the Big Picture", which is published for viewing on AVVO.com click here to read
In November, 2009, Shaye Larkin wrote two chapters in a book entitled: "Consumer Bankruptcy: The Basics of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy", published by the National Business Institute. The chapters Shaye authored are entitled "Chapter 13: Step by Step Procedures" and "Chapter 7 or 13: Selecting the Right Chapter for Your Client". An excerpt of this chapter is available on the AVVO website. click here to read
Shaye Larkin is featured in the October 17, 2005 edition of the San Francisco Daily Journal in an article focusing on the ramifications of the Bankruptcy Reform Act.
In January, 2002 Shaye Larkin wrote an article in the AIDS Legal Referral Panel’s publication: Panel Notes entitled "Success Stories",in which she discussed her most memorable moments as a volunteer attorney for the Aids Legal Referral Panel.
Shaye Larkin was featured in the Fall, 2001 issue of Haywire, a news magazine for th Alumni of Cal State Hayward in an article which focused on her pro bono legal work for AIDS/HIV clients through the AIDS Legal Referral Panel.
Shaye Larkin was featured in the October 19, 2001 Public Interest Clearinghouse publication: Legal Services Bulletin for receiving the State Bar’s 2001 President’s Pro Bono Service Award
Shaye Larkin was featured in the September, 2001 edition of the California Bar Journal for her provision of legal services to the poor and needy in the San Francisco Bay Area
In 1994 Shaye Larkin wrote a Masters Thesis, published by California State University, Hayward, entitled: "A Study on the Effects Organizational Climate and Culture have on Attitudes Toward Police Women"
Organizations
2008 - present: National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
1999 - present: AIDS Legal Referral Panel
1999-present: Volunteer Legal Services Program, San Francisco Bar Association
1999-present: State Bar of California
Licensed to practice in the Northern, Eastern and Central Federal Districts of California
Community Involvement
Shaye Larkin is actively involved in improving access of legal services to the poor in the San Francisco community. Shaye Larkin has been recognized by the State Bar of California for her outstanding provision of pro bono legal services for the poor. Ms. Larkin joined the Aids Legal Referral Panel in 1999 and has successfully provided direct representation for HIV/AIDS clients in the areas of credit and bankruptcy, landlord-tenant law, family law, wills, and power of attorney. She has also provided direct representation for clients of the Bar Association of San Francisco's Volunteer Legal Services Program (VLSP) and in 2001 successfully obtained political asylum and work authorization for an HIV positive VLSP client. Ms. Larkin received the A.L.R.P. 1999 Attorney of the Year award and the 2001 State Bar of California President's Pro Bono Award. Shaye Larkin received The San Francisco Bar Association Community Service Award in 1999, 2000, and 2001, and the AIDS Legal Referral Panel Superhero Award in 2002, 2008, 2009 and 2010. Shaye Larkin devotes much of her spare time to giving hundreds of individuals, couples and businesses legal advice within her practice areas free of charge, and will continue to do so in the forseeable future.
