I graduated from New College of California, School of Law, in May 1998.  My practice started in my Alamo Square apartment as the Law Office of Robert Shepard.  My practice quickly developed and I have not looked back in 15 years.  I have found that by simply providing quality and personalized legal service for a reasonable cost, I was able to consistently build my practice.  I incorporated my practice in 2008. After several years of practice, I was accepted and graduated from Golden Gate University’s LLM masters program in taxation.  This advanced degree allows me to advise clients from simple to advanced estate planning, as well translating how estate planning can impact estate taxes.  In 2006, the State Bar of California Bar Examiner selected and published my submitted question for administration in the 2006 Bar Exam.  I am thankful each day that I am able to work in an area of law that, not only that I love, but that can support and help my clients.  I am thankful each day that I am able to work in an area of law that, not only that I love, but that can support and help my clients.