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Business Law & Real Estate Attorney Services

I’m a graduate of Columbia Law School with 12+ years of experience with:

  • Corporate formation and structuring

  • Real estate law

  • Contract drafting and negotiation

  • For sale by owner (FSBO) real estate transactions and transfer deeds

  • Partnership and operating agreements

  • Corporate filings and maintenance

  • Trademark filings and renewals

  • Franchise agreements and disclosure documents

  • Escrow services

  • Mergers and acquisitions

I advise and provide general counsel services to clients of all types:

  • Limited Liability Companies (LLC’s)

  • C Corps, S Corps, & B Corps

  • Start-ups

  • Small Businesses

  • Medium-Large Businesses

  • Franchises

  • Residential real estate buyers & sellers

  • Commercial real estate owners

  • Social purpose corporations 

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I offer new clients a 15 minute complimentary consult to see how I can help.

Meet Sheila

After just one consultation, you’ll feel empowered and educated, with the courage to face your legal challenges head on and keep your business moving forward.

Sheila Merchant Esq.
Business & Real Estate Attorney
Columbia Law School JD, 2012
Bar Number: 287263

Testimonials

  • "When I launched my own government contracting company, Sheila was the first person I reached out to. Her legal expertise has been invaluable as my team bids on various proposals. Sheila is not just an excellent attorney, but a true partner in business. I highly recommend Sheila to anyone in need of a sharp, reliable, and client-centered attorney."

    Ana Guanzon
    VP of Finance and Operations, Element 7

  • “Sheila is an incredible attorney - very responsive and intelligent. She was able to navigate an incredibly difficult contractual situation for us. Highly recommended!”

    Anil Ali
    Franchise Owner & Serial Entrepreneur

  • “Sheila helped us negotiate a very fair lease settlement with my commercial landlord for unpaid rent during COVID. She had great instincts, paid attention to every detail, and genuinely cared about a successful outcome. Very reasonable rates compared to other firms we reached out to. I also appreciated the 15 minute complimentary consultation.”

    Jodi Michaels
    General Manager, Laughing Frog Yoga

Connect With Me

I offer new clients a 15 minute complimentary consult to see how I can help.

Legal Services and Area’s Served

Since 2016, Sheila Merchant Legal has established a reputation as your trusted attorney for business law, real estate law, and contract law, providing expert legal services throughout California, including Los Angeles, Marina del Rey, Playa Vista, Playa del Rey, Brentwood, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Santa Monica, Westwood, Manhattan Beach, El Segundo, San Francisco, San Jose, Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, Encino, Alameda, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Walnut Creek, Redwood City, San Diego, and Santa Barbara.

Schedule a complimentary consult if you need a business attorney, contract attorney, real estate attorney, incorporation attorney, small business lawyer, startup lawyer, franchise attorney, lease agreement attorney, business formation attorney, corporate lawyer, trademark attorney, or intellectual property attorney.