Areas Where We Can Assist

Whether you're a new entrepreneur or a business veteran, you sooner or later have to make decisions, large and small, that affect the shape of your business. That is why we are proud to offer a versatile team of accomplished attorneys who can handle any legal matter with confidence. 

Our practice areas include: 

• Business law: At Poole Shaffery, our experienced business law attorneys provide comprehensive advice and counsel for businesses in all stages of development and growth. We help you make informed decisions about entity formation, contracts, transactions, dispute resolution, and more. 
• Business and commercial litigation: When disputes arise between business entities or organizations related to contractual matters or other issues that need court involvement, the skilled litigators at Poole Shaffery are here to fight for your rights aggressively while working towards an amicable solution. 
• Employment law: Our employment law team has extensive experience representing employers in both state and federal courts as well as before administrative agencies such as the EEOC and California's Department of Fair Employment & Housing (DFEH). The firm offers counseling on day-to-day compliance with laws affecting workplace policies and procedures. 
• Business succession planning and trust administration: Our team is experienced in helping clients develop business succession plans that ensure the orderly transition of executive control when a business owner retires or passes away. We also assist with trust administration, probate proceedings, and other matters related to estate planning. 
• Premises Liability: Whether it's a slip and fall, alleged security lapse, or other claim, we're well-versed in mitigating risks and minimizing potential liabilities. Poole & Shaffery is your partner in navigating the legal landscape, ensuring that your business's reputation and bottom line are shielded. 
• Product Liability: Poole & Shaffery stands as your partner in mitigating risks, preserving brand integrity, and safeguarding your bottom line. Whether facing allegations of defects, inadequate warnings, or misuse, we possess the expertise to navigate the complexities and uncertainties of product liability cases. 
• General counsel services: For those businesses or organizations without an in-house legal team, Poole Shaffery can provide the necessary legal advice for all aspects of operating a business, including entity formation, negotiating contracts, dispute resolution, and more. 
• Trucking and transportation: The attorneys at Poole Shaffery have extensive experience representing motor carriers in all aspects of the trucking industry, from regulatory compliance to transactional and dispute resolution matters. 
• Real estate transactions: Our real estate attorneys handle a wide range of commercial and residential real estate transactions, such as acquiring or selling land, negotiating leases, resolving disputes over title or environmental issues, and more. 
• Cyber security, data breach, and internet privacy: As cyber threats become increasingly prevalent in today's digital environment, our team provides comprehensive advice on how to protect your business against data breaches and other online risks.