Partner & Co-Founder
Shelley Doi-Taketa
Shelley Doi-Taketa brings both empathy and tenacity to her defense of hospitals, long-term care facilities, and healthcare professionals facing high-stakes litigation. A trusted advocate in complex medical malpractice cases—including catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and psychiatric or neonatal claims—Shelley is known for her clear-eyed strategy and calm in navigating emotionally charged litigation. “Healthcare providers are there on people’s hardest days,” says Shelley. “My role is to be there for them on theirs.”
Her practice is deeply informed by personal experience. Shelley’s interest in defending long-term care facilities stems in part from her family’s own journey—her father passed away after a 12-year battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease, during which her family witnessed firsthand the importance of compassionate, competent care. That experience, along with other positive interactions with healthcare providers, gave her a unique appreciation for what’s at stake for both caregivers and patients. She is especially drawn to neurologic, psychiatric, and neonatal injury claims, and she brings deep compassion and insight to cases involving vulnerable populations.
Before entering private practice, Shelley clerked for the Honorable Andrew J. Guilford in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and provided legal services to low-income seniors through the Alona Cortese Elder Law Clinic. While earning her law degree at Chapman University School of Law, Shelley served as a Notes Editor on the Chapman Law Review, was a member of the Moot Court Honor Board, and was inducted into the National Order of Scribes for excellence in legal writing. In 2023, she was awarded the Amy Kane Memorial Award for her exceptional dedication to the profession and commitment to client advocacy.
Shelley currently practices in both Utah and California. She is a graduate of the University of Utah (B.S., summa cum laude) and Chapman University School of Law (J.D., 2009). She is admitted to practice before the Utah Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah.
Outside the courtroom, Shelley enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and their two energetic dogs. She is active in Utah’s Japanese-American community, a group fitness enthusiast, a devoted Disney fan, and loves cheering on her favorite basketball teams with her family.
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