Shanna Welsh-Levin

Shanna Welsh-Levin is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in real estate litigation and transactional law. She has worked closely with real estate investors, landlords, and professionals to resolve both commercial and residential property disputes. Her role often includes expert witness testimony regarding broker standards of care in complex litigation.

Shanna holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh, where she graduated magna cum laude, majoring in both Anthropology and Jazz Music. She later earned her Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law in San Diego. Her academic path reflects both analytical and creative strengths, contributing to her dynamic legal skill set.

Shanna’s early legal career included positions at Buchanan Ingersoll LLP, where she worked on federal multi-district litigation and class action cases. She also externed at the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, D.C., deepening her insight into administrative law. Later, she focused exclusively on real estate law at the Law Offices of Michael Spilger.

Shanna played a pivotal role in shaping California’s short sale legislation. She collaborated with lawmakers on Senate Bill 931, testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee to help establish California Code of Civil Procedure §580e. She continues to counsel real estate professionals and homeowners on compliance and best practices under this statute.

Active in professional organizations, Shanna is a member of the State Bar of California, the San Diego County Bar Association, and serves on its Real Property Law Section. She also maintains memberships in the San Diego Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, and National Association of Realtors. Her involvement ensures she stays aligned with current industry standards and policies.

Highly respected by peers and clients, Shanna Welsh-Levin has been recognized with prestigious honors such as a Super Lawyers designation and a five-star rating on Avvo. These accolades reflect her dedication to ethical practice, deep legal knowledge, and consistent delivery of successful outcomes for her clients across the real estate sector.

Law Office Affiliations

• Senior Counsel, So. Cal. Realty Law, APC
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, San Diego Association of Realtors
• Member, San Diego County Bar Association
• Member, Real Property Law Section Executive Committee
• Member, Law Practice Management & Marketing Committee
• Member, California Association of Realtors
• Member, National Association of Realtors

Licensed State

• California

Education

• California Western School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Pittsburgh
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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