About Shilpa
Shilpa Bhatt built an academic foundation in political science and international relations before entering the law. She earned a B.A. from the University of California, Davis in 2000, studying political science and international relations. She continued her studies at California State University, Fullerton, receiving an M.A. in political science in 2003. She completed her legal education at Whittier Law School, graduating with a J.D. in 2006.
After law school, Bhatt moved into private practice. She is listed as a lawyer at the Asset Protection & Elder Law Center, where she has worked on matters that touch on elder law and the preservation of client assets. Her legal work centers on issues commonly encountered by older adults and their families, including planning for the transfer and protection of property and the legal processes that can follow a decline in capacity.
Bhatt also holds a certification as a Small Claims Mediator through the Dispute Resolutions Program. That qualification allows her to serve in mediation roles for small claims cases, and it informs how she approaches dispute resolution in other contexts. Clients and colleagues note that mediation training often brings a practical, solution-oriented element to broader estate and asset planning discussions.
Her educational background in political science influences her approach to legal problems. She tends to emphasize clear analysis and careful attention to statutory and procedural detail. That methodical outlook carries through in counseling sessions, where she explains options and probable outcomes in plain language rather than legal jargon.
Outside the office, Bhatt maintains ties to community organizations. She serves on the board of the Huntington Beach Public Library Friends of the Children’s Library and participates in the Robert Mayer Huntington Beach Leadership Academy. She has held membership in the California Association of Realtors since 2017. Those roles reflect an interest in local civic life and professional networks that intersect with property and community issues.
Her path from undergraduate studies in international relations to a law degree and practice in elder law creates a profile that combines analytical training with day-to-day legal work. She brings mediation training to client matters and draws on community connections in the Huntington Beach area. She practices at the Asset Protection & Elder Law Center, handling asset protection and elder law matters in California.
