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Paralegals near Oakland, CA

Paralegals in Oakland, CA handle document prep and case organization to support legal work, and they manage filings so lawyers can focus on strategy. Targeted support may help keep legal costs in budget by reducing lawyer billable time. Early organization can help avoid delays and fees.

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Precision Legal Solutions
Precision Legal Solutions
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  • Serves Oakland, CA
  • Serves Oakland, CA
Precision Legal Solutions provides accurate, reliable, and affordable legal document preparation for individuals, families, and small businesses throughout California. We specialize in divorce, trusts, probate, civil filings, and business documents—handled professionally, confidentially, and on time. ✔ Flat-fee pricing ✔ Fast turnaround ✔ Remote & in-person services ✔ California LDA compliantSee more
Precision Legal Solutions provides accurate, reliable, and affordable legal document preparation for individuals, families, and small businesses throughout California. We specialize in divorce, trusts, probate, civil filings, and business documents—handled professionally, confidentially, and on time. ✔ Flat-fee pricing ✔ Fast turnaround ✔ Remote & in-person services ✔ California LDA compliant
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Sheila Merchant
Sheila Merchant

Exceptional 5.0

(22)

Exceptional 5.0

(22)

  • 19 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Oakland, CA
  • 19 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Oakland, CA
Tiare says, "I've had the pleasure of working with Sheila Merchant for over two years across a range of complex projects, from mergers and acquisitions to partnership agreements, operating agreements, and contract negotiations. Throughout our collaboration, Sheila has consistently demonstrated not only her legal expertise but also her unique ability to patiently guide her clients through every detail of a contract, ensuring that we fully understand each step before proceeding. This approach sets her apart from many attorneys, as she focuses on educating her clients rather than just dictating actions.I first met Sheila while working with a rapidly growing vertically integrated organization. During this time, Sheila played a pivotal role in the companys success, securing acquisitions at an exceptional value. Her strategic thinking and sharp negotiation skills were key in driving growth for the organization.When I launched my own government contracting company, Sheila was the first person I reached out to. Her savvy, calm demeanor and legal expertise have been invaluable as my team bids on various proposals. Sheila is not just an excellent attorney, but a true partner in business. She has the ability to get you across the finish line with both professionalism and grace. I highly recommend Sheila to anyone in need of a sharp, reliable, and client-centered attorney."See more
Tiare says, "I've had the pleasure of working with Sheila Merchant for over two years across a range of complex projects, from mergers and acquisitions to partnership agreements, operating agreements, and contract negotiations. Throughout our collaboration, Sheila has consistently demonstrated not only her legal expertise but also her unique ability to patiently guide her clients through every detail of a contract, ensuring that we fully understand each step before proceeding. This approach sets her apart from many attorneys, as she focuses on educating her clients rather than just dictating actions.I first met Sheila while working with a rapidly growing vertically integrated organization. During this time, Sheila played a pivotal role in the companys success, securing acquisitions at an exceptional value. Her strategic thinking and sharp negotiation skills were key in driving growth for the organization.When I launched my own government contracting company, Sheila was the first person I reached out to. Her savvy, calm demeanor and legal expertise have been invaluable as my team bids on various proposals. Sheila is not just an excellent attorney, but a true partner in business. She has the ability to get you across the finish line with both professionalism and grace. I highly recommend Sheila to anyone in need of a sharp, reliable, and client-centered attorney."
Reviews for Oakland paralegals on Thumbtack

From Randel D.

Teresa J. Roliz
Teresa J. Roliz
Teresa J Rollins is the best Paralegal I have ever had an encounter with. She is so professional so knowledgeable. She was on time and everything was excellent. Whatever she said, she actually did it. I was so impressed with her. She really helped my mom who is an elderly woman and myself out extremely well and we will always come back to her whatever Paralegal services we need. I really enjoyed the opportunity of working with and also meeting Teresa J Rollins.

From Gene H.

Teresa J. Roliz
Teresa J. Roliz
If there was Michelin rating for Paralegals as there is for Restaurants Ms. Roliz would definitely exceed the highest rating in every category. I was very impressed with her engaging personality and attentiveness to my legal matter for which I needed her skills to format and editing. I was very impressed how she quickly understood the issue for which I was addressing. This was important to me; because I felt very comfortable in letting her use and trusted her discretion and that my legal issue would be addressed and would not be compromised. When I sent Ms. Roliz my final draft - Her performance and the speed in which she returned my court ready filing was truly incredible! I have already told others in my network about Ms. Roliz. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Gene Hazzard

From Tom L.

On Time Legal Mobile Document Assistance LLC.
On Time Legal Mobile Document Assistance LLC.
Caneisha Howell failed to complete her job. She failed to complete the motion. She failed to file the document. Caneisha failed to deliver anything for 40 days and quit after 49 days after delivering a very incomplete and very rough draft--garbage. Even though Caneisha Howell reviewed my documents before issuing her invoice. I paid the invoice upfront and she refused to refund my money for failure to complete it. Caneisha claims she spent a lot of time research and reading. In other words, she didn't know how to write the motion and thought she could just copy stuff from the Internet and bluff her way through the job. Caneisha Howell was hired to write a motion for summary judgment. Summary judgment motions are written according to the civil complaint filed in court. Caneisha was given a copy of the complaint and used it price the work. The description of the work is in the invoice and reads: "Motion for Summary Judgment-includes notice, memorandum of points and authorities, declaration. File within 30 days-anticipate first and second draft prior to completion Client has provided documents to support Service includes filing and service (not motion fee to file)" Caneisha was paid in full upon receiving the invoice. Caneisha never finished the memorandum, never produced the exhibits for the memorandum, never finished the declaration, never produced the exhibits for the declaration, never provided a second draft, never performed the filing, never performed the service. The invoice says complete in 30 days. After several reminders and 40 days (Oct 18 to Nov 27), Caneisha provided only a partial first draft of the memorandum without the exhibits, no notice, no declaration, and no exhibits for the declaration. Caneisha missed additional commitments to deliver updates, and after 49 days (Oct 18 to Nov 27), I asked for my money back. Her response was to send me what she had done and quit. The motion was only a little further along than what she sent me nine days earlier but nowhere complete and ready to file. The courts have specific requirements and formatting requirements, which is why there are paralegal services and legal document preparation services. In subsequent emails, Caneisha claims she spent too much time researching the motion (and not writing the motion). Just as lawyers specialize in areas of law, it appears that Caneisha's experience is in family law. My case for breach of contract and construction negligence. It appears she tried to copy text from other summary judgments, and it just didn't read well and was incomplete with large sections in RED font. First, Caneisha never should have taken the job if she was unfamiliar with this area of law and had no prior experience. Second, it is clear from the emails that Caneisha never even started writing until days after the 30-day delivery deadline. Cramming the motion in a couple of days with a partial draft was a recipe for disaster.
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