Shjeflo, Riley & Cruz LLP - San Mateo, CA

Experienced Civil, Estate, and Business Attorneys

Navigating significant legal transactions or courtroom litigation requires seasoned legal advocacy. Located on Alameda de las Pulgas in San Mateo, Shjeflo, Riley and Cruz LLP has provided results-driven legal counsel across Northern California for over four decades. Established in 1978, the firm brings together eight attorneys with more than 135 years of combined legal experience in estate planning, real estate, civil litigation, and business law.

Whether you need to hire a lawyer to prepare a living trust or find an attorney to resolve a commercial property dispute, the firm delivers customized strategies that protect your interests and achieve cost-effective outcomes.

Comprehensive Estate Planning and Trust Litigation

Careful estate planning preserves family privacy, shields assets, and prevents inheritance disputes. The firm provides complete estate guidance across key areas:

• Living trusts and wills: Creating revocable living trusts, special needs trusts, wills, and advance healthcare directives.
• Probate administration: Guiding executors through California probate filings, notice requirements, and asset distribution.
• Estate and trust litigation: Representing beneficiaries and trustees in will contests and breach of fiduciary duty lawsuits.
• Incapacity planning: Establishing financial powers of attorney and conservatorships to protect loved ones.

Real Estate, Business Law, and Bankruptcy

The firm delivers strategic counsel for property owners, entrepreneurs, and debtors facing complex legal challenges:

• Real estate transactions and disputes: Handling purchase agreements, commercial leases, HOA conflicts, and zoning issues.
• Business formation and contracts: Counseling on LLCs, corporations, partnership agreements, and business acquisitions.
• Commercial litigation: Resolving high-stakes partnership dissolutions, contract breaches, and commercial disputes.
• Bankruptcy and debt relief: When you need a lawyer urgently to halt collections or reorganize liabilities, the firm handles Chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases.

Why Choose Shjeflo, Riley and Cruz LLP"

• Over 40 years of service: Serving San Mateo and Northern California continuously since 1978.
• Recognized local excellence: Named among Expertise.com Best Real Estate Lawyers in San Mateo.
• Combined legal depth: More than 135 years of collective courtroom and transactional experience.
• Accessible counsel: Approachable legal team ready to connect by phone, email, or in person.

Contact Shjeflo, Riley and Cruz LLP in San Mateo today to schedule your confidential legal consultation.