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Joseph Pearl

Joseph Pearl

Joseph S. Pearl, LL.M - A Professional Law Corporation
  • Probate, Estate Planning, Bankruptcy
  • California, Nevada
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Biography

Mr. Pearl is a dedicated third generation Bakersfield Attorney. He is experienced and effective advocating for clients in a broad array of Consumer Bankruptcy matters. Mr. Pearl also provides skilled representation for complex legal issues in Estate Planning, Elder Law, Medi-Cal Planning, Probate and Trust Administration. In addition, he is experienced in areas such as Taxation, Corporate Law, Real Estate, Intellectual Property and Secured Transactions. Mr. Pearl is committed to exceptional service and legal representation for his clients.

In 2000, Mr. Pearl earned a B.A. in Business and Economics from UC Santa Barbara, where he received a five year golf scholarship. He earned his J.D. and LL.M. with honors in Taxation at the Golden Gate University School of Law. In 2006, he was awarded the CALI Award for academic excellence in Secured Transactions. Mr. Pearl was admitted to practice law in California and Nevada in 2007. He is a member of the State Bar of California, CASA of Kern County, National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association, and the Kern County Bar Association.

Practice Areas
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Fees
  • Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
State Bar of California
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Nevada
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney
Joseph S. Pearl, LL.M - A Professional Law Corporation
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Member, Board of Directors
CASA of Kern County
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Attorney & Manager of Estate Planning Department
Chain Cohn Stiles
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Associate Attorney
Klein DeNatale Goldner
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Education
Golden Gate University School of Law
LL.M. (2007) | Taxation
Honors: Graduated with Honors
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Golden Gate University School of Law
J.D. (2006) | Law
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University of California - Santa Barbara
B.A. (2000) | Business and Economics
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Professional Associations
State Bar of California
Member
- Current
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National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association
Board of Directors
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Kern County Bar Association
Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Taxation of Non-Statutory Stock Options
KDG Legal Alert
Speaking Engagements
Estate Planning, Bakersfield Elementary Teachers Association Seminar
2010
Corporations and LLCs, Estate Planning, Avoiding Probate, BNI Get Connected Seminar
2012
Durable Powers of Attorney and Advance Health Care Directives, Bankruptcy Basics, Revocable Living Trusts, BNI Get Connected Seminar
2013
Estate Planning, Build Your Own Business Workshop
2013
Bankruptcy, Consumer Law, Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance Workshop Series, Kern County Law Library
2013
Estate Planning Basics, BNI Get Connected Seminar
2014
Trusts and Estates Question and Answer, BNI Get Connected Seminar
2014
Websites & Blogs
Website
Joseph S. Pearl Website Profile
Website
Bakersfield Bankruptcy Attorney - Joseph S. Pearl, LL.M. A Professional Law Corporation Website
Contact & Map
Joseph S. Pearl, LL.M. - A Professional Law Corporation
1400 Chester Ave., Suite I
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Telephone: (661) 281-0253