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Sheila Merchant

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About
Sheila Merchant Legal is a boutique law firm focusing on real estate and business law. I’m a graduate of Columbia Law School with 10 years of experience with corporate formation and structuring, contract drafting, real estate, for sale by owner (FSBO) real estate transactions, business purchases and sales, estate planning, lease negotiation and restructuring, M&A, trademark filings, and corporate law matters. I advise clients of all types and sizes including residential/commercial property owners and sellers, LLC's, C Corps, S Corps, B Corps, startups, franchises, small businesses, medium-large businesses, and social purpose corporations. My clients love how I keep things simple, educate them on their options, and help them navigate challenges with a conscious and collaborative mindset. I also offer flat-fee estate planning packages for individuals and families, including core documents like trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and health care directives. Prior to founding my firm, I worked at two of the nation’s top law firms on large scale deals, including billion-dollar wind and solar projects. My first 15 minute ****************** with any prospective client is always free of charge. Contact me today to schedule your consult.
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Hired 21 times

Serves San Francisco, CA

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2 employees

9 years in business

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Attorney

License state: CA

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Passed by Sheila Merchant on Sep 13, 2023.

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Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.

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Steve M.

Jun 15, 2026

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I needed an easement written for my rural property in Half Moon Bay CA. It turns out that to do this properly there is a lot involved: wills and trusts, County needs, surveys by licensed professionals and more. Sheila was very thorough and did a great job. Many attorneys aren't experience in this work. Sheila was, and I know have my easement filed and accepted by the County.
Real Estate Attorney
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Courtney H.

Jul 24, 2026

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Sheila Merchant is the attorney I am lookig for: well qualified, professional, helpful, and available. Thank you Thumbtack.
Estate Attorney
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Gayathri K.

Sep 20, 2024

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Real Estate Attorney
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Ashley D.

Jul 17, 2026

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From Google

I hired Sheila to help me with a private sale of my house in to my long term tenants. The FSBO paperwork was a bit intimidating and I wanted to make sure there were no issues with disclosures and the purchase agreement. Sheila offered a very fair flat rate for sale by owner package, which was significantly cheaper than paying high commissions to a realtor. She was very responsive, easy to work with, and most importantly knowledgeable about all the fine print aspects and rules for a home sale. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a real-estate attorney in Culver City.
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Steve M.

Jun 15, 2026

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Sheila did an easement for my rural property in San Mateo County in Northern CA. This work is very detailed when dealing with the County. One must make sure that you are properly profiled including: Trust and Wills ID's, surveys and County requirements. The source docs are all in advance of the actual writing of the easement. Sheila did all the work very professionally and efficiently. It was a pleasure to work with her and get this task done. This wasn't her first rodeo!
Sheila Merchant's reply
Appreciate the kind words Steve. Glad I could help
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