Practice Areas
How we can help
Whether you're building a business or navigating a workplace challenge, Shawnté Priest brings clarity, strategy, and genuine care to every case.
Legal support for businesses at every stage
Running a business is hard enough without legal uncertainty holding you back. Shawnté works with entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies throughout the Central Valley to protect their interests and set them up for long-term success.
Business Formation
Choose the right structure — LLC, corporation, partnership — and get it set up correctly from day one.
Contracts & Agreements
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts that protect your interests and hold up when it matters.
Business Disputes
Resolve conflicts with partners, vendors, or clients through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.
Compliance & Risk Management
Stay ahead of regulatory requirements and reduce legal exposure before problems arise.
Business Transactions
Navigate mergers, acquisitions, and asset purchases with experienced legal guidance.
Protecting rights in the workplace
Workplace issues can be stressful and confusing — whether you're an employee who's been treated unfairly or an employer trying to build a compliant, healthy workplace. Shawnté provides clear guidance and strong advocacy on both sides.
Wrongful Termination
If you were fired for illegal reasons, you have rights. Shawnté helps you understand your options and pursue the outcome you deserve.
Discrimination & Harassment
No one should face discrimination or harassment at work. Shawnté fights for employees who have been treated unlawfully.
Wage & Hour Claims
Unpaid overtime, missed breaks, misclassification — California wage laws are complex, and violations are common.
Employment Contracts
Review and negotiate employment agreements, non-competes, severance packages, and NDAs.
Employer Compliance
Help employers build compliant policies, handbooks, and practices that protect the business and its people.
Not sure where to start?
That's okay — most people aren't. Reach out for a free consultation and Shawnté will help you figure out the right path forward.