Attorneys

Dan Galvin has been practicing law in Santa Rosa since 1979, first as an associate with Everett Shapiro, and then as a partner from 1982 to the present. He has been the managing partner for Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran since 1987. Dan's practice emphasizes general business law, particularly in the areas of construction, real estate and business formation. His practice includes representation of many small to medium size companies in the Sonoma County area. Estate planning and probate are also areas of emphasis.

Dan prides himself on being a preventative lawyer. He works with his clients in anticipation of potential problems so as to avoid unnecessary legal expense and litigation. This is largely accomplished through comprehensive preparation and review of contract documents, establishment of internal office policies, and compliance with regulatory and legal requirements. His clients trust his judgment and often seek early advice that heads off problems before they escalate into litigation.

Since 2001, Dan has also served as the Diocesan Attorney for the Roman Catholic Bishop of Santa Rosa, coordinating both routine organizational work, as well as litigation involving clergy abuse. Dan is a member of the National Diocesan Attorneys Association.

Dan is a native of Santa Rosa, having attended and graduated from St. Eugene's Elementary School, Cardinal Newman High School (1972), and Santa Rosa Junior College (AA-1974). Dan received his undergraduate degree from the University of San Francisco in 1976 (BA) and his law degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1979 (JD).

Dan is a past board member and Board President at Cardinal Newman High School, a graduate of the Leadership Santa Rosa Program, current long-time member of the Board of Directors for the North Coast Builders Exchange, prior Chairman of the City of Santa Rosa Community Advisory Board, and current member of the City of Santa Rosa Board of Public Utilities. He also is a member of the Advisory Board for the Junior League of Napa/Sonoma, and a director of the Catholic Community Foundation.

Dan has been active in a multitude of community related events and committees. He has lectured extensively on contractor related topics for the North Coast Builders Exchange and regularly serves as a Settlement Conference Panelist for the Sonoma County Superior Courts. He also has refereed high school and college basketball since 1979.

Dan resides in Santa Rosa with his wife, Marina and their rescued animals (2 dogs and 2 cats). He has three children, Janae (29), Brianne (27) and Mark (21). In addition to his refereeing, Dan enjoys long walks with his wife and dogs, golf, tennis, softball and swimming.

Year Joined Organization

• 1979

Areas of Practice

• Construction Law
• Real Estate Law
• Corporation Law
• Business Law
• Probate
• Estate Planning
• Construction Litigation
• Religious Organizations Law

Litigation Percentage

• 20% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions

• California, 1979
• U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1979
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 1993
• U.S. Federal Courts, 1979
• U.S. Supreme Court, 1993

Education

• University of San Francisco School of Law, San Francisco, California, 1979
  J.D.
  
  
• University of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, 1976
  B.A.
  
  
• Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, California, 1974
  A.A.
  
  

Representative Clients

• Jeff Luchetti Construction, Inc.
• Mead Clark Lumber Co., Incorporated
• North Coast Builders Exchange
• Roman Catholic Diocese of Santa Rosa
• Western Water Constructors, Inc.

References

• Wells Fargo Bank

Classes/Seminars Taught

• North Coast Builders Exchange, Construction Contracts, Small Claims Court, and Mechanic's Lien Law

Professional Associations and Memberships

• National Diocesan Attorneys Association, 2000 - Present
  Member
  
  
• Active 20-30 Club #50, 1979 - 1994
  Member
  
  
• Active 20-30 Club #50, 1987
  President
  
  
• Cardinal Newman High School, 1988 - 2001
  Member, Board of Regents
  
  
• Cardinal Newman High School, 1996 - 1998
  Board Chairman, Board of Regents
  
  
• Sonoma County Council on Aging, 1985 - 1986
  Member, Board of Directors
  
  
• Sonoma County Municipal and Superior Courts, 1985 - Present
  Panel of Arbitrators and Judge Pro Tem
  
  
• Sonoma County Independence Day Celebration, Inc., 1985 - 1987
  Member, Board of Directors, Secretary
  
  
• Northern Coast Officials Association, 1979 - Present
  Member
  
  
• National Association of Sports Officials, 1987 - Present
  Member
  
  
• U.S. Soccer Federation, 1995 - Present
  Licensed Referee
  
  
• Sonoma County Soccer Referee Association, 1996 - Present
  Member
  
  
• Junior League of Napa-Sonoma, 1997 - Present
  Member, Community Advisory Board
  
  
• Sonoma County Bar Association
  Member
  
  
• State Bar of California
  Member
  
  
• City of Santa Rosa Community Advisory Board, 2004 - 2005
  Member and Chairman
  
  
• City of Santa Rosa Board of Public Utilities, 2005 - Present
  Member
  
  

Previous Organization Name

• Daniel J. Galvin III (BV)

Birth Information

• November 18, 1954, Santa Rosa, California, United States of America