Bankruptcy

Shaye Larkin has over 12 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.

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

                                                               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.

                                                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

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"

                                                                          Community Involvement