Sheila Merchant

Exceptional 5.0(32)
Great valueLicensed
  • 22 hires
  • Based in San Francisco, CA
  • 9 years in business
  • 2 employees
  • Responds in about 2 hours
  • Background checked
  • License verified

About Sheila Merchant

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.

Reviews

Courtney H.Jul 2026

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

Steve M.Jun 2026

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.

Rick L.Jun 2025

We did not work on a project but I really appreciated her quick response and free advice to me. Rare to find someone like her these days.

Reeti p.Mar 2025

Sheila provided clear instructions and was highly accommodating, effectively working within my constraints despite a tight timeframe. I would gladly collaborate with her again.

Kevin A.Oct 2024

Sheila was fantastic to work with and I will be sure to request her services in the future. Very responsive with great recommendations on my fairly tight turnaround.

Mike M.Oct 2024

Shiela was very helpful on a time sensitive matter and provided excellent advice and service.

Gayathri K.Sep 2024

I am extremely thankful to Sheila for helping me recover funds from a property manager who was not responding and wasn't transferring my rental income. Sheila thoroughly reviewed the lease documents and took swift legal action. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and strong communication throughout the process made a stressful situation much easier. Thanks to her, I successfully got my money back. I highly recommend her for anyone needing a skilled and reliable lawyer!

Georgina N.Aug 2024

Sheila explained a contract and gave advise to what needed to be removed.

Michael B.Aug 2024

Sheila responded to my inquiry quickly and sent me on the right path

Anthony b.Oct 2023

First and foremost, you will not find a better or more professional and intelligent Lawyer anywere. Shelia was always comforting, and yet honest through the whole time we spent with her. She knew exactly what to do, how to do it, and even how to council us on our role in the situation. As for communication and being able to get a hold of her and her willingness to call back immediately or as quick as possible was amazing! The bottom line is if you need top notch, class act, from head to toe service then you’re wasting your time if you don’t go with Shelia. Thank you again.

Aaron D.Jun 2018

I would highly recommend anyone hiring Shelia. From the beginning she has been very attentive to my businesses specific needs and incredibly punctual in getting the work done. She's great at explaining her process and going above and beyond to answer any of your questions.

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