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Shane Martin Shelley, Tax Attorney in San Diego, California

Over 21 years of legal practice

AttorneyatMorrison & Foerster LLP

San Diego, CA

Practicing tax in San Diego since 2005.

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Shane Martin Shelley is an attorney based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Tax. Shane has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morrison & Foerster LLP.

Based in
San Diego, CA
Experience
over 21 years
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Tax
  • Handles Tax matters from San Diego, CA.
  • Over 21 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Shane Martin Shelley: Shane Martin Shelley is an attorney based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Tax. Shane has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morrison & Foerster LLP.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Shane Martin Shelley

Shane concentrates on tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Shane handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Tax cases in San Diego, California

Shane takes tax matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Shane agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Shane Martin Shelley — Over 21 years of California tax experience

Shane Martin Shelley is an attorney based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Tax. Shane has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morrison & Foerster LLP.

Shane Martin Shelley is a lawyer practicing taxation. Shane received a degree from Harvard Univ Law School, Cambridge, MA, and has been licensed for 21 years. Shane practices at Morrison & Foerster LLP in San Diego, CA.

Working with Shane on a tax matter

Shane Martin Shelley is a lawyer practicing taxation. Shane received a degree from Harvard Univ Law School, Cambridge, MA, and has been licensed for 21 years. Shane practices at Morrison & Foerster LLP in San Diego, CA.

Who Shane represents

Shane reviews new inquiries case-by-case for tax matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Shane Martin Shelley's legal education and bar admissions

  • Harvard Univ Law School, Cambridge, MA Stanford Univ, Stanford, CA

Jurisdictions

Shane's state bar admissions

  • California

    2005 · ACTIVE

Shane studied at — in Harvard Univ Law School, Cambridge, MA Stanford Univ, Stanford, CA.

Law school and academic background

Shane completed — in Harvard Univ Law School, Cambridge, MA Stanford Univ, Stanford, CA. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Shane runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Shane Martin Shelley's office in San Diego

Shane's primary office is at 12531 High Bluff Drive, Suite 100, San Diego, CA, 92130-2040. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Morrison & Foerster LLP

12531 High Bluff Drive, Suite 100

San Diego, CA 92130-2040

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Hiring guide

How to hire Shane Martin Shelley — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new tax attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Shane usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Shane charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Shane's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Shane will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a tax attorney in San Diego, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many tax matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Shane

Shane discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in tax practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every tax matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Shane confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Shane's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many tax practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Shane Martin Shelley

  • How much does it cost to hire Shane for a tax case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Shane walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Shane offer a free consultation?

    Shane charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Shane's office. Some tax attorneys offer free consults — check Shane's current terms during booking.

  • How long do tax cases in California typically take?

    Simple tax matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Shane gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Shane take my case if I'm outside San Diego?

    Shane is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Shane will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Shane?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Shane will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Shane accepting new tax clients right now?

    Shane's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Tax attorneys serving San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California

Shane handles tax matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified tax attorneys in that community.

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