Shanna Welsh-Levin

Shanna Welsh-Levin is a powerful advocate for real estate investors, landlords, and industry professionals—trusted for her twenty years of experience practicing exclusively real estate law, she possesses litigation skills, strategic insight, and unwavering commitment to protecting property rights. As the founder of Southern California Realty Law, APC, she has built a premier practice representing clients in both commercial and residential real estate disputes and transactions, delivering results in high-stakes matters throughout California.

Her Story

With a career forged during one of the most challenging periods in the real estate and mortgage industry, Ms. Welsh-Levin understands the realities her clients face—and what it takes to protect their interests. She brings a rare combination of litigation strength, transactional knowledge, and industry fluency, making her a powerful ally in and out of the courtroom. Her expertise is so well regarded that she has been called upon as an expert witness in multiple cases, testifying on the professional standard of care for real estate brokers.

Beyond her legal practice, Ms. Welsh-Levin has played a direct role in shaping California real estate law. She was instrumental in the development and passage of Senate Bill 931, which led to the enactment of California Code of Civil Procedure §580e—a landmark statute protecting homeowners in short sales, preventing banks from pursuing homeowners for the unpaid portion of their mortgage loan. Her work helped establish critical safeguards that continue to impact the industry today. She remains an influential advisor to real estate professionals, negotiators, and sellers navigating these complex regulations.

Ms. Welsh-Levin’s leadership extends well beyond her firm. She serves as Vice President of the La Jolla Bar Association (2026) and is an active member of the State Bar of California, the San Diego County Bar Association, and its Real Property Law Section. As a licensed California real estate broker and active member of the local, state, and national REALTOR® associations, she offers clients a uniquely comprehensive perspective that bridges law and practice.