Tanisha M Shafer, Employment Attorney in San Francisco, California
Over 15 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, General, and Litigation
San Francisco, CA
Practicing employment in San Francisco since 2011.
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Tanisha M Shafer is an attorney based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Litigation. Tanisha has over 15 years of legal experience.
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- San Francisco, CA
- Experience
- over 15 years
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- Employment · General · Litigation
- Handles Employment, General, and Litigation matters from San Francisco, CA.
- Over 15 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Tanisha M Shafer: Tanisha M Shafer is an attorney based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Litigation. Tanisha has over 15 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Tanisha takes on
Tanisha concentrates on employment, general, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Tanisha handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Litigation
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Employment cases in San Francisco, California
Tanisha takes employment matters in San Francisco, 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 Tanisha agrees to represent you.
General cases in San Francisco, California
Tanisha takes general matters in San Francisco, 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 Tanisha agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in San Francisco, California
Tanisha takes litigation matters in San Francisco, 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 Tanisha agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Tanisha M Shafer — employment lawyer in San Francisco
Tanisha M Shafer is an attorney based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Litigation. Tanisha has over 15 years of legal experience.
Tanisha M Shafer is a lawyer practicing litigation, labor & employment, antitrust and trade regulation. Tanisha received a degree from Santa Clara Univ SOL, Santa Clara, CA, and has been licensed for 15 years. Tanisha practices in San Francisco, CA.
Tanisha's approach to employment cases
Tanisha M Shafer is a lawyer practicing litigation, labor & employment, antitrust and trade regulation. Tanisha received a degree from Santa Clara Univ SOL, Santa Clara, CA, and has been licensed for 15 years. Tanisha practices in San Francisco, CA.
The kind of cases Tanisha takes
Tanisha reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, general, and litigation matters in San Francisco and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Santa Clara University School of Law
JD · 2011
Santa Clara Univ SOL, Santa Clara, CA Univ of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
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Jurisdictions
Tanisha's state bar admissions
California
2011 · ACTIVE
Tanisha studied at JD in Santa Clara University School of Law and — in Santa Clara Univ SOL, Santa Clara, CA Univ of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA.
Law school and academic background
Tanisha completed JD in Santa Clara University School of Law and — in Santa Clara Univ SOL, Santa Clara, CA Univ of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Tanisha runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Tanisha M Shafer's office in San Francisco
Tanisha's primary office is at Undisclosed Address, San Francisco, CA. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Tanisha M Shafer — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Tanisha usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Tanisha charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tanisha'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; Tanisha will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in San Francisco, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment 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 Tanisha
Tanisha discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment 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. Tanisha confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Tanisha's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Tanisha M Shafer
How much does it cost to hire Tanisha for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Tanisha walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Tanisha offer a free consultation?
Tanisha charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tanisha's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Tanisha's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in California typically take?
Simple employment 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. Tanisha gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Tanisha take my case if I'm outside San Francisco?
Tanisha 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 — Tanisha 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 Tanisha?
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. Tanisha will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Tanisha accepting new employment clients right now?
Tanisha's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in California
Tanisha handles employment matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
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- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
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