How much does it cost to hire Shawn for a legal case?

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

Does Shawn offer a free consultation?

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

How long do legal cases in California typically take?

Simple legal 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. Shawn gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Shawn take my case if I'm outside Palo Alto?

Shawn 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 — Shawn 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 Shawn?

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. Shawn will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Shawn accepting new legal clients right now?

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

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Shawn Eric Fields — Attorney in Palo Alto, California

Over 18 years of legal practice

Associate

Palo Alto, CA

Practicing law in Palo Alto since 2008.

18+: Years practicing
1: Bar admission

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Shawn Eric Fields is an associate based in Palo Alto, CA. Shawn has over 18 years of legal experience.

Based in: Palo Alto, CA
Experience: over 18 years
Known for: legal services

Over 18 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Biography

About Shawn Eric Fields — Over 18 years of California legal experience

Shawn Eric Fields is an associate based in Palo Alto, CA. Shawn has over 18 years of legal experience.

Shawn Fields is an associate attorney at the Law Offices of Jotham S. Stein, P.C. Mr. Fields has substantial business and employment litigation experience, as well as experience representing executives in employment matters and corporate entities in mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions. Mr. Fields has advised individual executive officers and directors, as well as boards of directors and other corporate fiduciaries, on corporate governance, executive employment, and executive compensation matters.

Mr. Fields began his career in the San Francisco office of Latham & Watkins LLP, where he litigated securities and antitrust matters for Fortune 100 companies and assisted with corporate transactions for Silicon Valley startups. Mr. Fields also served as a senior associate at Johnson & Weaver LLP, where he managed a diverse portfolio of business, bankruptcy, employment, and securities matters, and as of counsel at Dunn DeSantis Walt & Kendrick LLP, where he represented executives in employment matters. Mr. Fields also served for one year as the Tanzania Country Director for Asylum Access, where he opened and managed legal aid clinics for Congolese and Rwandan refugees in UN-operated camps.

Mr. Fields earned his undergraduate degree magna cum laude from Yale University, where he majored and earned highest distinctions in Political Science. He graduated magna cum laude from Boston University School of Law, where served on the Boston University Law Review and earned highest academic honors in each of his three years.

Clients Shawn works with

Shawn reviews new inquiries case-by-case across a general legal practice in Palo Alto and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Shawn Eric Fields's legal education and bar admissions

Boston University School of Law
J.D. · 2007
Yale University
B.A. · 2003

Jurisdictions

Shawn's state bar admissions

California
2008 · ACTIVE

Shawn studied at J.D. in Boston University School of Law and B.A. in Yale University.

Law school and academic background

Shawn completed J.D. in Boston University School of Law and B.A. in Yale University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Shawn runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Shawn Eric Fields's office in Palo Alto

Shawn's primary office is at 1 Unknown, Palo Alto, CA, 94306. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

1 Unknown

Palo Alto, CA 94306

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Hiring guide

How to hire Shawn Eric Fields — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Shawn charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Shawn'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; Shawn will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a legal attorney in Palo Alto, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many legal 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 Shawn

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every legal 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. Shawn confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Shawn Eric Fields

How much does it cost to hire Shawn for a legal case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Shawn walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Shawn offer a free consultation?
Shawn charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Shawn's office. Some legal attorneys offer free consults — check Shawn's current terms during booking.
How long do legal cases in California typically take?
Simple legal 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. Shawn gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Shawn take my case if I'm outside Palo Alto?
Shawn 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 — Shawn 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 Shawn?
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. Shawn will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Shawn accepting new legal clients right now?
Shawn's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.