Charles N. Shephard

Skilled and strategic guidance on a complex IP matter

I engaged Charles Shephard at Greenberg Glusker for a sensitive intellectual property dispute involving the alleged infringement of a proprietary software module. While his official recognition in Litigation - IP by Best Lawyers was a key factor in our selection, his performance truly validated that confidence. Charles demonstrated a sophisticated understanding of the technical nuances, translating complex code functionality into clear legal arguments. His strategy was proactive and well-reasoned, focusing on early case assessment which ultimately led to a favorable settlement before a protracted court battle. He was consistently prepared, and his calm demeanor during negotiations was a significant asset. The one area where I noted a slight delay was in email correspondence during particularly busy periods; while he was never unreachable for urgent matters, non-critical responses sometimes took a day or two longer than expected. That said, his substantive work was impeccable. For a lawyer with his level of insight, his approach felt refreshingly collaborative. I would confidently recommend Charles to any business in the San Francisco or Los Angeles areas facing similar IP litigation challenges.