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Reed H Olmstead
Santa Barbara, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Santa Barbara College of Law and University of California - Santa Barbara
My practice is devoted entirely to bankruptcy and debt resolution. I represent consumer and small business debtors and creditors in cases under chapters 7, 11, and 13. A significant portion of my practice is devoted to representing chapter 7 trustees.
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Randall Vern Sutter
Santa Barbara, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Employment and Estate Planning
Ventura COL
As a founding Partner, Randall Sutter is involved in the daily operations of the law firm with emphasis in the following practice areas: Bankruptcy and Consumer Advocacy: Mr. Sutter helps individuals and small businesses develop asset protection strategies and counsels various options for eliminating or restructuring debt and liabilities. Not only is Mr. Sutter knowledgeable in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, but he has also successfully confirmed plans for complicated Chapter 11 reorganization cases. General Business Counsel: As a business owner and entrepreneur for 25 years, Mr. Sutter brings a unique perspective to helping small...
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Martha Warriner Jarrett
Santa Barbara, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
I am a magna cum laude graduate of Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. I have practiced bankruptcy law for over 40 years, working for some of the biggest and best bankruptcy firms in Southern California. I retired a few years ago and moved to Colorado but California is home so I moved back here and I'm living in Santa Barbara. I've started a website (bankruptcysage.com) to offer advice and counsel to people considering bankruptcy. I don't want to work full time but I do want to use my skills to help people who are trying to figure out this...
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Luis Esparza
Santa Barbara, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Concord Law School and University of Southern California Gould School of Law
CA State Bar No. 229054 CA BRE No. 01394464 CA BSIS PSO No. 6905
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Karen Lynn Grant
Santa Barbara, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 39 years of experience
Bankruptcy
Southern California Institute of Law
My practice is limited to representing both debtors and creditors in Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and Chapter 11 cases. I am a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law by the State Bar of California. I am committed to representing my clients with a high level of skill and professionalism.
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Gregory R Lowe
Santa Barbara, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
I am a California native originally from the San Joaquin Valley. I graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1970 where I studied Political Science. In 1975, after 3 years of world travel I formed an import clothing business. It included a Santa Barbara retail store and for 25 years operated as a national wholesale outlet. I took part in the management of the business and the design and distribution of the products. My duties included national and international travel, meeting with customers and vendors, as well as dealing with international banking and import/export requirements. The company...
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Mr. Dennis Joseph Shea
Santa Barbara, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Appeals, Business and Estate Planning
Univ of Connecticut School of Law
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John K Rounds
Santa Barbara, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 30 years of experience
827 State St. Suite 4
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Consumer and Real Estate
Ventura College of Law
John Rounds is a founding partner in our firm. He has focused on the following practice areas: Bankruptcy and Consumer Advocacy Law: John has helped thousands of personal and business Bankruptcy Clients. Mr. Rounds has a 20+ year reputation for helping working people and small companies through the most difficult times to get a financial "fresh start". Options include the complete discharge, structured payments or other negotiated settlement of the most problematic claims. Business Law: John's years as a transactional attorney and personal history in buying and selling businesses, results in a prospective...
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William Earl Winfield
Ventura, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business and Foreclosure Defense
Univ of Utah COL
William E. Winfield practices in the areas of general business law, civil litigation, real property, landlord/tenant, securities, oil and gas, bankruptcy and creditor/debtor rights.
He is board certified in Business Bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification.
Bill has served as an arbitrator for the National Association of Securities Dealers and the Ventura County Superior Court, where he has also served as a visiting judge.
Bill is the author of “Rejection of Non-Residential Leases of Real Property in Bankruptcy: What Happens to the Mortgagees’ Security Interest” published in the April 1990 Pepperdine Law Review. Bill has been admitted...
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Eric Ridley
Port Hueneme, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(805) 244-5291
567 W. Channel Islands Blvd. Ste. 210
Port Hueneme, CA 93041
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Consumer, Elder and Estate Planning
University of Honolulu School of Law and University of Honolulu School of Law
Oxnard estate planning attorney Eric Ridley loves helping families and small businesses in Oxnard, Ventura, Camarillo and Santa Barbara counties protect their assets through estate planning, Family Asset Protection & Medi-Cal planning. I help seniors preserve their self-determination and their dignity, along with their assets.
Attorney Eric Ridley always gives free consultations, and answers his own phone.
Agressive and compassionate, Eric Ridley serves clients in Ventura, Santa Clarita, Port Hueneme and all points in between.
https://www.ridleylawoffices.com
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Janet Lynn Carson
Ventura, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 15 years of experience
674 County Square Drive Suite 201
Ventura, CA 93003
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Divorce and Family
Ventura College of Law
As the founder of the Carson Law Group, Carlsbad lawyer Janet L. Carson offers legal services for bankruptcy and family law cases. Ms. Carson has been in private practice for her entire career. She received her Juris Doctorate from the Ventura Colle of Law. On Avvo.com, Attorney Carson has been recognized with a 7.7 Very Good rating. Ms. Carson holds memberships with the Ventura County Bar Association, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, and Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Association. Contact her firm today for a free consultation.
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Paul Thomas Greco
Santa Maria, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Univ of San Diego School of Law
Criminal Defense Law. I use my 13 years of legal experience to fight for you on the Central Coast. As a former prosecutor, I know the ins and outs of the legal system and can work those details to your advantage.
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Roy Morgan Holland
Santa Maria, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Divorce and Family
Univ of Akron School of Law and University of Akron
As the managing attorney of the Law Offices of R Morgan Holland, L.C., Santa Maria lawyer R. Morgan Holland represents Californians in family law and bankruptcy matters. Since 1988, Attorney Holland has been practicing as a lawyer in California, and he has managed his own firm for more than two decades. He is a graduate of Ohio State University and the University of Akron School of Law. Get in touch with his firm for a no-charge case evaluation.
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Michael H. Moghtader
Oxnard, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, DUI & DWI, Immigration and Personal Injury
Univ of West Los Angeles
I, Michael H. Moghtader, am the founder and CEO of the MHM LAW GROUP, A Proffessional Law Corporation. I attended California State University, Los Angeles in 1987 where I received my Bachelors Degree and obtained my law degree in 1997. I was admitted to the California Bar, US District Court and is a member in good standing. My practice involves Immigration and Personal Injury.
Furthermore, I am well recognized in having a perfect track record and known for my reputation in winning almost impossible cases. My extensive knowledge among many areas of law, place clients at an advantage, because most...
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John Edwin Hinden
Santa Maria, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 42 years of experience
Bankruptcy
Western State Univ
Practice in Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo County since 1982. Practice limited to Bankruptcy law including Chapter 7 (individual and business) as well as Chapter 13 (individuals - wage earns and business owners).
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Karen L. Ware
Oxnard, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of Texas - Austin
Karen Ware represents consumers in credit and debt matters, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Karen also defends consumers in debt collection and garnishment cases in California state court.
Karen's practice emphasizes the importance of explaining all options to Clients, and the relative advantages and disadvantages of each approach.
Before starting her own practice in 2006 in Bethesda, Maryland, Karen was an Associate in the National Tax Department of a “Big Four” accounting firm. Her work focused on the tax aspects of complex business transactions, including executive compensation plans, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, LLC operating agreements, and forming...
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Daniel Higson
Ventura, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Univ of LaVerne COL
Daniel A. Higson is a principal with Hathaway, Perrett, Webster, Powers, Chrisman & Gutierrez. He has practiced law in Ventura County for over 40 years in the areas of Civil Litigation, Business Law, Trusts & Estates, Probate and Personal Injury. However, his primary emphasis has been representing creditors and debtors in bankruptcy cases.
Daniel has practiced extensively in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, in Santa Barbara, San Fernando Valley, Riverside and Santa Ana Divisions. He is admitted to practice in the US District Court, as well as the State Courts of California....
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Susan Jane Salehi
Ventura, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 33 years of experience
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Brent Darryl George
Oxnard, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 30 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
San Fernando Valley College of Law
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Cynthia L. Gonzalez
Ventura, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 15 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Family
At the Law Office of Cynthia L. Gonzalez we are dedicated to providing clients with competent legal services in the areas of Estate Planning, Family Law, and Bankruptcy. One of our main objectives is to provide clients with the best legal representation possible in the most cost effective manner. We handle each client matter with professionalism, careful attention to detail and personal commitment from start to finish. In addition, clients are always treated with respect and kept informed of each development in their case
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Janet Audrey Lawson
Ventura, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 42 years of experience
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Adele Schneidereit
Atascadero, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Estate Planning and Probate
Monterey College of Law
Adele graduated from Monterey College of Law with a Juris Doctor while raising two children with her husband, architect Jeff Schneidereit.
Ms. Schneidereit has founded Adele Schneidereit Law Offices and practices there as the Principal Attorney.
Before she became a lawyer, Adele worked in Silicon Valley as a software consultant at CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc. Later Adele worked as part of a small team which designed the Online Medical Record System which is the charting system for inpatients used by the vast array of Kaiser Permanente hospitals and physicians.
Adele founded Inspire The World Foundation, which promotes awareness about...
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Leon Bayer
Encino, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Consumer
University of LaVerne College of Law
Leon Bayer has successfully represented clients in bankruptcy for over 40+ years. He is frequently called upon by the media, the California Bar and other associations to provide insight and help educate attorneys on bankruptcy issues.
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David S. Shevitz
Woodland Hills, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Collections, Consumer and Foreclosure Defense
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Mr. Shevitz is an experienced bankruptcy attorney. He is certified as a Bankruptcy Specialist by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. His practice focuses on business reorganizations, individual debtor representation, and creditor representation in bankruptcy proceedings and related business litigation matters. Between 2011 and 2015, David was an attorney at a boutique bankruptcy firm where he represented individuals and businesses in Chapters 7, 11 and 13 as well related business litigation matters. During law school, David served as a legal intern for the Honorable Sheri Bluebond, US Bankruptcy Court for the Central District...
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Ahren Tiller
Los Angeles, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
I focus my law practice on Bankruptcy. I have worked on over 10,000 bankruptcy cases and personally handle complex litigation matters faced by the clients of the Bankruptcy Law Center.
I am one of only three Certified Consumer Bankruptcy Law Specialists in San Diego County and I am recognized by the American Board of Certification as a Specialist in Consumer Bankruptcy Law.
At my law firm, Bankruptcy Law Center APC, located in San Diego, Vista and Los Angeles, California, we have an experienced and professional team of lawyers whose sole mission is to help people facing tough financial times—overwhelming credit card debts,...
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Peter Maurice Lively
Culver City, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
University of California - Los Angeles
Law office of Peter M lively helps individuals and businesses resolve financial problems particularly settling debts in obtaining debt relief under the United States Bankruptcy Code as debt relief agents 25 years experience in over 5000 satisfied clients. Mr. Lively obtained his JD MBA from UCLA in 1982 and was inducted as a Fellow in the American College of Bankruptcy in 2014. Mr. Lively served as President of the Central District of California Consumer Debtors Attorneys Association (cdcbaa) in 2017 after serving on the Board of Directors for the prior 10 years. Mr. Lively regularly lectures to...
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Victor J. Yoo
Studio City, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Southwestern University School of Law
Mr. Yoo's practice focuses on tax and bankruptcy litigation. He has represented clients in both criminal and civil cases against the California Franchise Tax Board, State Board of Equalization and Employment Development Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS). He has handled matters including IRS and sales tax audits, tax fraud investigations, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) and innocent spouse claims. Mr. Yoo also represents debtors and creditors in Chapter 7, 11 & 13 bankruptcy proceedings, including tax bankruptcy cases.
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Neil Bhartia
West Hills, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Personal Injury
Chapman University Fowler School of Law
Attorney Bhartia is an award winning bankruptcy and personal injury attorney with a broad range of legal and international business experience. Mr. Bhartia earned his Juris Doctor from Chapman University School of Law. While there, he served as President of the International Law Society, Editor for the Law Journal, Academic Fellow, and Student Ambassador. Prior to Syndicate Legal, Neil has worked in the legal department of the Screen Actors Guild where he was involved with arbitration between studios/producers and the Guild, and has also held positions with the Public Law Center in the area of consumer fraud, and Macey...
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Troy Werner
Simi Valley, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Probate
Southwestern Law School
An Ivy League graduate, Troy Werner has been an indispensable asset to The Werner Law Firm, providing exceptional legal service to its clients. Troy has won numerous awards during his tenure as an attorney, including being recognized with an award as one of the Top 40 individuals under 40 in the community. Troy Werner continues the tradition of excellence in the firm. His father L. Rob Werner, founder of The Werner Law Firm, ranks among the most experienced lawyers in California. Starting the Law Offices of L. Rob Werner in 1975, the Werners have built it into the...
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Rob Werner
Simi Valley, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 49 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Probate
Southwestern Law School
L. Rob Werner is the founding attorney of The Werner Law Firm and is ranked as one of the most experienced lawyers in the state of California. He launched the Law Offices of L. Rob Werner in 1975 and since has built the company into an award-winning firm. He has repeatedly been recognized for his quality service to his clients and to the community. Some of the honors he has received include: Readers' Choice Award for Best Attorney from the Los Angeles Daily News; SCV Bar Association Attorney of the Year; Voted "Best Of" Santa Clarita Valley...
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Matthew David Resnik
Encino, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Consumer and Real Estate
University of West Los Angeles School of Law
Matthew Resnik received his Juris Doctorate in 1996. Matthew Resnik has dedicated his legal career exclusively to Consumer Bankruptcy, representing financially distressed individuals against their creditors. Dedicated to equalizing the playing field between consumers and creditors, Matthew Resnik founded Simon Resnik LLP in 2003. Simon Resnik was later merged with Resnik Hayes Moradi in 2018.
Matthew Resnik has served as a keynote speaker at numerous seminars relating to the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. Matthew Resnik is a member of Los Angeles County Bar Association, Beverly Hills Bar Association, and actively involved in the National Association...
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Gregory Mark Shanfeld
Sherman Oaks, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
As a founding partner at the firm Wadhwani & Shanfeld, Southern California lawyer Greg Shanfeld offers counsel to debtors from all walks of life. Mr. Shanfeld began his legal career in the year 1994, and has practiced in both California and Texas. On the website Avvo.com, he has been recognized with a rating of 8.6 Excellent. He is a graduate of UCLA and the USC Law School. To learn more information about his firm, contact the firm today.
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Neil Evan Schwartz
Bakersfield, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Bankruptcy Attorney Neil Schwartz has been practicing bankruptcy law since 2001 and has personally prepared thousands of bankruptcies.
Originally from New York, Neil headed west to California for college. He attended and graduated from San Diego State University and the Thomas Jefferson School of Law.
Neil began his career as an attorney in Southern California with the largest consumer firm in California, Price Law Group. After a grueling few years of spending up to 4 days a week commuting from Los Angeles to Bakersfield to handle his case load, he decided to make Bakersfield his permanent residence in 2004. In 2006 he...
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James Geoffrey Beirne
Encino, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Estate Planning and Immigration
Southwestern Law School
Over 20 years experience with consumer Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies, lien avoidance and income tax discharge.
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Parham Patrick Parhami
Encino, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Southwestern University School of Law
The areas of focus are Personal Injury, Contracts, Business Management, Business Formation (Corporation and LLC), Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Debt Settlement, Estate Planning and Banking. In addition to practicing law, the second part of the firm concentrates on Business Management section in which focus is on accounts payable, accounts receivable, paying bills, doing all tax work and anything else the client is interested in. Lastly, the firm concentrates on business consulting for anyone who currently has a business or plan to start a business.
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Sanaz Sarah Bereliani
Los Angeles, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
Whittier Law School
Sanaz Sarah Bereliani received her J.D. from Whittier College School of Law, with a focus on reorganization and bankruptcy. During law school, she worked as an invaluable law clerk to a prominent Superior Court of California judge and was later offered an impressive externship at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Ms. Bereliani is admitted to practice law before all Superior and Federal Courts in the State of California, including the Southern District of California, Central District of California, Northern District of California, and Eastern District of California.
Ms. Bereliani strives to provide her clients with high quality bankruptcy representation and alternatives...
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Joseph Pearl
Bakersfield, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 17 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Probate
Golden Gate University School of Law and Golden Gate University School of Law
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....
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Sean D. Allen
Woodland Hills, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(866) 839-9400
21650 Oxnard Street
Suite 2000
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Bankruptcy, Appeals, Business and Real Estate
Pepperdine University
A skilled attorney with litigation, appellate, and transactional experience in areas such as real property, contracts, business and corporate governance, business entity formation, and bankruptcy. Currently counsels Common Interest Developments on a wide range of matters, including operational issues, corporate governance, interpretation of governing documents, corporate matters, dispute resolution, litigation, and general transactional matters. Obtained very favorable outcomes for clients as both plaintiffs and as defendants, and is also one of the few attorneys knowledgeable of the unique issues surrounding homeowner associations as bankruptcy creditors. Obtained Juris Doctor degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. Licensed to practice...
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Raymond Jake Bulaon
Valencia, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Tax
Kensington Univ COL
Pasadena bankruptcy attorney Ray Bulaon is founder of the Ray Bulaon Law Offices, Inc., a firm providing residents of Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties with legal services on the matter of bankruptcy. Mr. Bulaon has practiced law for 17 years and he has helped more than 5,000 individuals and small businesses navigate through the bankruptcy process. He has an 8.2 Excellent rating on Avvo.com. Mr. Bulaon is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, the Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum, and the Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association. Contact his firm today to request a...
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Mr Vincent A. Gorski
Bakersfield, CA Bankruptcy Attorney with 17 years of experience
(661) 952-9740
The Gorski Firm, APC
1820 Westwind Drive, Suite 100
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Bankruptcy, Collections, Divorce and Family
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Vincent Gorski practices in the areas of bankruptcy, family law, and business law. He is a certified bankruptcy specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He handles routine and complex bankruptcy, family law/divorce, and business matters. He serves as a Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee for the Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of California.