The Law Offices of Shaye Larkin

Protecting and Enforcing the Rights of People




San Francisco:  415/346-1799   Los Angeles:  310/488-4957
 

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ABOUT OUR LAW OFFICE

                          
                                                                             AREAS OF PRACTICE

                                                                                       Bankruptcy

Shaye Larkin has over 10 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.  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.  Bankruptcy Reform Act Info

                                        Corporate/LLC/Partnership Law - Copyright Law - Art Law - Bankruptcy

Shaye Larkin has many years of experience in helping artists, writers, and small enterprises achieve their financial goals and protect their rights both affirmatively and pro-actively.  Shaye Larkin assists clients in protecting their personal assets by formalizing and legalizing their corporation, LLC or LLP, and also through corporate dissolution, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies.  Shaye Larkin assists artists and writers in protecting their literary and artistic works and trademarks with copyright registration, trademark registration and infringement litigation as well as litigation to protect and enforce the artists' moral rights:  the right to have their works be attributed to them and no one else, and the right to have the integrity of their work protected from damage, defacement, alteration, and/or display in a manner that is contrary to the intent of the artist and which could potentially harm their reputation. 

                                                         Identity Theft Litigation - Information and Privacy Law

Shaye Larkin represents victims of identity theft in civil actions against known perpetrators as well as those in charge of protecting our private information who fail to do so, such as employers, doctors, and landlords.

                                                                                    Consumer Fraud

Shaye Larkin aggressively and effectively goes after companies who engage in fraud, false advertising, misleading and deceptive business practices. Shaye Larkin represents victims of consumer fraud in actions for damages and injunctive relief.

                                                                Landlord-Tenant Law - Wrongful Evictions

Shaye Larkin represents residential tenants in actions against landlords, including wrongful eviction suits, illegal rent increases, law suits for breach of the warranties of habitability and quiet enjoyment, fraud, and suits for injuries caused by defective or hazardous conditions in the premises.

                                                   Personal Injury - Premises Liability - Slip and Fall - Dog bites

Shaye Larkin helps those injured by the negligence of others to get compensated for their pain and suffering and reimbursed for lost wages and medical expenses.

                                                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

                                                   Contract Attorney - Litigation Support - Court Appearances

Shaye Larkin is available for employment as a contract attorney in any pre-trial matter, including written discovery and depositions, court appearances, motions, meetings with investigators, and trial strategy preparation. Shaye Larkin is licensed by the State Bar of California and in the Northern, Eastern and Central Districts of California


ABOUT OUR STAFF 

Shaye Larkin

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

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


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

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