Michael T. Shepherd
With over five decades of legal experience, Michael T. Shepherd uses his depth of knowledge to help families navigate the estate planning process with clarity and foresight. His broad legal background gives him a unique lens into how and where plans can go wrong—and how to build them right from the start. Michael’s work is grounded in precision, practicality, and a commitment to keeping clients protected from the problems they don’t see coming.
Qualifications
- Over 40 years of legal experience
- Mediation training from Pepperdine University School of Law
- Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates
- AV Rated with Martindale-Hubbell
- Admitted to practice before:
- All California state courts
- Central and Southern District Federal Courts (California)
- Ninth Circuit Appellate Court
- United States Supreme Court
- Extensive experience in various legal areas:
- Commercial litigation
- Personal injury
- Trusts and estates
- Anti-trust
- Employment law
- Aviation and truck accidents
- Construction defect cases
Leadership Positions
- Secretary and Chairman of Aero Union Corporation Board of Directors (1996-2000)
- Board Member of Chico Area Park and Recreation District (1988-2000)
- Past President and two-time Chair of the Board for Mediation Center for the North Valley
Recognition
- Nominated for "Citizen of the Year" by Chico Chamber of Commerce (1995)
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