Shawn Shaffie | Los Angeles Litigation Lawyer

Shawn Shaffie’s practice involves all aspects of litigation, business, wrongful death, and deal making. Mr. Shaffie also focuses on professional liability concerning attorneys, accountants and other business professionals. He has favorably resolved numerous multi-million-dollar lawsuits and arbitrations, and has wide-ranging litigation experience in a variety of substantive areas including entertainment, contracts and finance, franchise law, risk management and loss prevention, intellectual property, insurance and sober living home malfeasance. Mr. Shaffie is passionate about protecting artists and their imaginations. Within his entertainment law practice, he represents talent in all phases of deal making, contracts and negotiations, as well as litigation arising from such matters.

What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Real time updates and responses. An ability to evaluate, and apprise the client regarding potential strategies, risks, and other key matters.

What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
Type of case. Parties involved. Client’s Objectives.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Assisting the local community, and those in need.

What are your other interests in addition to law?
In my free time, I enjoy attending concerts.

Are you involved in your community?
Santa Monica Bar Association.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Attorney	Parker Mills, LLP		2016 - Present
Attorney	Miller Law Associates, APC		2011 - 2016

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
University of Maryland School of Law	J.D.	Law School	N/A
London School of Economics and Political Science	MS	Political Sociology	2004
Johns Hopkins University	BA	Political Science	2003

State / Court	Date
California	2009

• Los Angeles County Bar Association, Litigation Section - Inn of the Court | Member | 2015 - Present
  Professional Liability Underwriting Society | Steering Committee Member - Southern California | 2015 - Present
  John Hopkins University, Young Alumni | Committee Board Member & Outreach Chair
  Beverly Hills Bar Association | Member
  Los Angeles County Bar Association | Member

• Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2014 - 2017

• Daily Journal | “Ethical Pitfalls For Lawyers On LinkedIn” | April 9, 2015
  Daily Journal | “Diligence Curbs Conflict In Law Firm Mergers,” | March 6, 2015
  Daily Journal | “Dos, Don’ts For Lawyers On Social Media" | January 30, 2015
  Daily Journal | “Dos, Don’ts For Lawyers On Social Media” | January 9, 2015
  Chubb Group | “Can’t We All Just Get Along – Managing Conflicts, Ethical Issues, and the Relationship Between the Insured, Insurer, and Counsel” | November 2013
  ProSight Specialty Insurance | “California Fair Claim Practices Act and Hot Topics in Professional Liability” | April 2013

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Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(2009) Licensed as Attorney in California. Verified with California Bar Association.	July 20, 2017

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