Tad S. Shapiro
Tad S. Shapiro
Partner
Santa Rosa, California
phone: 707-544-5858
fax: 707-544-6702
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Tad attended college at UCLA and law school at Hastings College of the Law, receiving his JD In 1980.
After passing the bar exam, Tad worked for a small nationally recognized plaintiff's firm which specialized in aviation law. He joined his father Everett and Dan Galvin in the practice in Santa Rosa in 1982.
Since then he has worked on behalf of individuals and families who have lost loved ones or have been seriously injured in automobile, truck and motorcycle collisions, construction site accidents, cases involving defective roadways, dangerous conditions of premises and defective products. Tad prides himself in preparing every case as if it will go to trial. He has been able to achieve substantial results for his clients, having obtained some of the largest personal injury and wrongful death awards and settlements in Northern California.
Like all members of the firm, Tad has been active in legal and community organizations. He has served on the boards of non-profit organizations including The Redwood Empire Food Bank, Sonoma County Legal Services Foundation and the Sonoma County YMCA. He was an adjunct professor in the Sonoma State University paralegal program, teaching evidence and civil discovery for many years. He is a frequent speaker at continuing education seminars in the areas of civil discovery, law and motion practice, trial practice and mediation. He has completed a term on the Board of Trustees of Hastings College of the Law.
Tad is an experienced mediator, often being selected by attorneys and insurance carriers he has been opposite in his practice. While he enjoys this change of pace, he still prefers to represent his clients in their cases.
Tad has been selected as a Northern California Super Lawyer every year from 2006-2022. He has served on the Super Lawyers Blue Ribbon committee, rating other selected lawyers. He is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating for both professional ability and ethics. He has been recognized by the Sonoma County Courts for his work as a Pro Tem Judge presiding over jury trials and as a settlement conference panelist. He is a Master of the Richard M. Sangster Inns of Court. Tad is also a Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, an invitation only trial lawyer organization made up of 3000 Fellows nationwide.
Tad handles the majority of the personal injury litigation in the firm. For more information on this practice see our case results page.
Areas of Practice:
Personal Injury Plaintiff
Products Liability Law
Insurance Litigation
Civil Litigation
Education:
University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, California, 1980, J.D.
UCLA, Los Angeles, California
Adrienne M. Moran
Partner
Santa Rosa, California
phone: 707-544-5858
fax: 707-544-6702
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Currently, Adrienne also provides pro bono employment law services to Redwood Empire Food Bank, St. Vincent DePaul Society and The Children's Village among other organizations.
Areas of Practice:
Employment Counseling and Policy
primarily for employers
civil litigation
estate planning
Litigation Percentage:
20% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions:
California, 1988
U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1988
Education:
Empire College School of Law, Santa Rosa, California, 1988 J.D.
St Mary's College, Moraga, California, 1984 B.S.
Professional Associations and Memberships:
Catholic Professional and Business Breakfast Club, 1992 - Present
President Ursuline High School, 1998
Present Board of Trustees Ursuline High School, 2000 - 2003
Past President of the Sonoma County Bar Association (2013)
Member American Bar Association
Member State Bar of California
Member Sonoma County Women in LawMember
Past President of the Sonoma County Bar Association (2013)
Pro Bono Activities:
Employment Law for The Children's Village
The Redwood Empire Food Bank, and the St. Vincent de Paul Society
Daniel J. Galvin III
Daniel J. Galvin III
Managing Partner
Santa Rosa, California
phone: 707-544-5858
fax: 707-544-6702
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Dan Galvin has been practicing law in Santa Rosa since 1979, first as an associate with Everett Shapiro, and then as a partner from 1982 to the present. He has been the managing partner for Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran since 1987. Dan's practice emphasizes general business law, particularly in the areas of construction, real estate and business formation. His practice includes representation of many small to medium size companies in the Sonoma County area. Estate planning is also an area of emphasis.
Attorney Galvin comments, "As the economy has turned around, the construction industry has rebounded. We are seeing more and more contracts in need of review. We will likely see more collection actions, mechanic liens, stop notices and bond claims in the future. Construction contracts are ever changing, particularly in the sections involving indemnification and limitation on liability. More and more owners and general contractors are inserting provisions in their contracts to maximize their protection and minimize their liability exposure. With these changes, we can also expect to see more bond related claims, and more complaints filed with the Contractors State Licensing Board (CSLB).
The improved economy also has provided incentive for people to complete or update their estate planning documents. Increases in estate values and more discretionary income are driving this trend. We are seeing more clients setting up trusts and using life insurance in their business succession planning. Our firm’s practice includes estate planning services such as trusts, wills, powers of attorney, health care directives, and trust transfer deeds. We also do trust administration.
More About Daniel Galvin
Dan prides himself on being a preventative lawyer. He works with his clients in anticipation of potential problems to avoid unnecessary legal expense and litigation. This is largely accomplished through comprehensive preparation and review of contract documents, establishment of internal office policies and compliance with regulatory and legal requirements. His clients trust his judgment and often seek early advice that heads off problems before they escalate into litigation.
Since 2000, Dan has also served as the Diocesan Attorney for the Roman Catholic Bishop of Santa Rosa coordinating both routine organizational work as well as litigation involving clergy abuse. Dan is a member of the National Diocesan Attorneys Association.
Dan is a native of Santa Rosa, having attended and graduated from St. Eugene's Elementary School, Cardinal Newman High School (1972) and Santa Rosa Junior College (AA-1974). Dan received his undergraduate degree from the University of San Francisco in 1976 (BA) and his law degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1979 (JD).
Dan remains active on the board of the North Coast Builders Exchange (NCBE) serving as chair of the Governmental Affairs Committee. That committee is charged with reviewing pending legislation affecting construction and making recommendations to the full board on positions to be taken on proposed bills. He is a past board member and Board President at Cardinal Newman High School, a graduate of the Leadership Santa Rosa Program, prior Chairman of the City of Santa Rosa's Community Advisory Board and current Board Chair of the City of Santa Rosa's Board of Public Utilities. He also is a member of the Advisory Board for the Junior League of Napa/Sonoma and a director of the Catholic Community Foundation.
Dan has been active in a multitude of community related events and committees. He has lectured extensively on contractor related topics for the North Coast Builders Exchange.
Dan resides in Santa Rosa. He has three adult children, Janae, Brianne and Mark, and three grandchildren, Taylor, Austin and Hailey. Dan enjoys golf, tennis, softball, hiking and swimming. High
Year Joined Organization: 1979
Areas of Practice:
Construction Law
Real Estate Law
Corporation Law
Business Law
Business Law
Probate
Estate Planning
Construction Litigation
Religious Organizations Law
Litigation Percentage:
10% of Practice Devoted to Litigations
Bar Admissions:
California, 1979
U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1979
U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 1993
U.S. Federal Courts, 1979
U.S. Supreme Court, 1993
Education:
University of San Francisco School of Law, San Francisco, California, 1979, J.D.
University of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, 1976, B.A.
Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, California, 1974, A.A.
Representative Clients:
Jeff Luchetti Construction, Inc.
North Coast Builders Exchange
Roman Catholic Diocese of Santa Rosa
Western Water Constructors, Inc.
References:
Exchange Bank
Classes/Seminars Taught
North Coast Builders Exchange
o Construction Contracts
o Small Claims Court
o Mechanic Lien Law
Professional Associations and Memberships:
National Diocesan Attorneys Association, 2000 - Present, Member, Active
20-30 Club #50, 1979 - 1994, Member, Active
20-30 Club #50, 1987, President
Cardinal Newman High School, 1988 - 2001, Member, Board of Regents
Cardinal Newman High School, 1996 - 1998, Board Chairman, Board of Regents
Sonoma County Council on Aging, 1985 - 1986, Member, Board of Directors
Sonoma County Municipal and Superior Courts, 1985 - 2017, Panel of Arbitrators and Judge Pro Tem
Sonoma County Independence Day Celebration, Inc., 1985 - 1987, Member, Board of Directors, Secretary
Northern Coast Officials Association, 1979 - Present, Member
National Association of Sports Officials, 1987 - 2021, Member
U.S. Soccer Federation, 1995 - 2004, Licensed Referee
Sonoma County Soccer Referee Association, 1996 - 2004, Member
Junior League of Napa-Sonoma, 1997 - Present, Member, Community Advisory Board
Sonoma County Bar Association, Member
State Bar of California, Member
City of Santa Rosa Community Advisory Board, 2004 - 2005, Member and Chairman
City of Santa Rosa Board of Public Utilities, 2005- present, and current Board Chair
High School and College Basketball Referee, 1979 - 2021
1987 Graduate of the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Santa Rosa Program
North Coast Builders Exchange Board of Directors, 1995 - Present
Employment Law
Currently, our practice can assist with employment issues stemming from the employer needs. We are here to discuss policies, assisting with HR issues and creating / revising company handbooks.
Estate Planning
Planning for the Future
For more than 40 years, the law firm of Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran has served people in Santa Rosa and the surrounding areas of California.
Every year, many people turn to us for assistance with estate planning. They turn to us because of the level of personalization we provide with our services. They turn to us because we communicate clearly, because we're approachable and because we put their needs first.
The Importance of Personalized Estate Planning
Estate planning means different things to different people. For some, all that is necessary is a well-written will to set guidelines for your children's inheritance. For others, a variety of estate planning tools need to be used. Our personalized approach means that our lawyers will take the time to learn what estate planning means for you.
Whether you're a business owner, have extensive real estate holdings or simply just want to make certain that your assets pass on properly to your children, we are ready to build a customized estate plan for you.
Comprehensive Estate Planning Services
We have a wide range of tools at our disposal to build an estate plan that meets your needs. More importantly, we know the strengths and weaknesses of each of these tools. We know when they are appropriate and when they are not.
Estate planning tools include:
- Wills and trusts
- Living wills and living trusts
- Advance health care directives
- Powers of attorney
It's important to note that each of these tools comes in many variations, particularly trusts. Our attorneys are familiar with all variations.
Probate, Estate and Trust Administration
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