Lynn Margaret Sherrell

Lynn Sherrell is in solo-practice in Berkeley California, following a dozen years in San Francisco law firms practicing personal injury, products' liability and worker's compensation law. Lynn has achieved a Specialization in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law of the State Bar of California Department of Legal Specialization. Lynn is client oriented and serves individuals, families, small businesses and small owner investors in many aspects of civil law and litigation. When you need an advocate on your side, get a woman on your case. Lynn is a graduate of Golden Gate University Law School with an emphasis in public interest law and civil litigation. Lynn graduated from the University of California Berkeley.

Univ of California Berkeley

B.A | Government, Russian Language and Literature

Golden Gate University School of Law

J.D (1983) | Law

1979 - 1983

Honors: Civil LItigation Award

California State University - San Francisco State University

M.A (1978) | Russian Language and Literature

1975 - 1978

Honors: Dobro Slovo National Honor Society

Sole Proprieter

Law Office of Lynn M Sherrell

1992 - Current

Civil litigation; workers' compenation, estate planning for the person of modest means

Associate Attorney

Law Office of David Hirshick-Royal Insurance

1991 - 1992

In-house insurance defense counsel; Workers' Compensation

Associate Attorney

Law Office of Weltin & Van Dam

1985 - 1991

Personal Injury Litigation; Products' Liability Litigation; Workers' Compensation

Associate Attorney

Law Office of James J. Duryea

1983 - 1985

Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Insurance Law

Your Property-Who will Inherit When You Die?

Classes at Albany Adult School

2009

Property Tax Disparities in Alameda County

Alameda County Bar Association Bulletin

1995

Trusts and Probate - No silver Spoon? No Problem!, Berkeley Adult School, 1701 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702

October 8, 2016

Berkeley Adult School of the Berkeley Unified School District

Half of all Americans die without a will or trust. Most recent celebrity to ignore this important planning was Prince, who died intestate. Learn how simple advanced planning can save money and heartache for your loved ones. Acquire basic estate planning vocabulary, tools and knowledge. Married couples encouraged to attend together. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Probate Boot Camp, National Business Institute - Probate Boot Camp, Oakland, C A

December 8, 2016

National Business Institute

Opening speaker in two day probate boot camp. California Continuing Legal Education Credit.

Certified Specialist Estate Planning Trust and Probate Law

Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California

Commendation

Alameda County Board of Supervisors

2003

Service on Assessment Appeals Board - devotion to improving the lives of Alameda County residents

Commendation

Berkeley Adult School

2001

Excellence in teaching and helping students reach their personal and professional goals

Wiley Manuel Award for Pro Bono Service

Board of Governors of the State Bar of California

1995

for voluntary legal services to the poor

Listing

Who's Who In the Law

1992

East Bay Trusts and Estates Lawyers

Member

2012 - Current

State Bar of California Trusts and Estates Section

Member

2005 - Current

California

Since 1983

• Car Accidents
• General Civil