Bakersfield Collections Lawyers

Sydney Elise Fairbairn
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Sydney Elise Fairbairn
Novato, CA Collections Lawyer with 38 years of experience
(415) 883-2199 269 Posada del Sol
Novato, CA 94949
Free ConsultationCollections, Bankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
I am a Marin County raised person having attended Terra Linda High School, UC Berkeley and Golden Gate University Law school. I love working with the people of Marin County and am very acquainted with the court system here. Please call for a free consultation. If I cannot help you I will try to find another attorney to help you. Thank you, Sydney.
Steven Jeffrey Mehlman
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Steven Jeffrey Mehlman
Walnut Creek, CA Collections Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(925) 935-3575 3050 Citrus Circle,, Suite 203
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Free ConsultationCollections, Animal, Business and Consumer
University of Michigan
Mehlman Law Group is an East Bay (Walnut Creek, CA) real estate, business, and civil litigation law firm. We practice in all San Francisco Bay Area state and federal courts. I believe all clients should have access to high-quality legal services. Many of my clients see me as their "in-house" counsel or trusted personal legal advisor. For legal advice or representation, contact me at (925) 935-3575 or steven@mehlmanlawgroup.com for a free consultation. I have thirty years of experience representing small businesses and individuals. I consult with, provide guidance to, and refer clients to other professionals, including real estate and mortgage brokers, accountants,...
Eric S. Beiswanger
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Eric S. Beiswanger
Merced, CA Collections Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(209) 222-6167 Cyril Lawerence, Inc.
2111 "K" Street
Merced, CA 95341
Collections, Business, Divorce and Family
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
Eric S. Beiswanger has meaningful roots in helping others. Eric was born and raised in Merced, California and briefly left the valley to attend UC Davis where he obtained his bacheclors degree in political science and a minor in womens studies while consistently receiving academic honors and deans honor list recognition. After graduation, Eric moved to the east coast to obtain his law degree at Rutgers University in New Jersey. While in law school Eric took advantages of opportunites and focused on using the law to assist others. While at Rutgers, Eric was named to the...
William M. Kaufman
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William M. Kaufman
Mountain View, CA Collections Attorney with 18 years of experience
(650) 691-2888 777 Cuesta Drive
Suite 200
Mountain View, CA 94040
Free ConsultationCollections, Bankruptcy, Construction and Insurance Defense
Santa Clara University School of Law and University of Arizona
William Kaufman has been a litigator throughout his career and has extensive experience in multiple practice areas of civil litigation. Mr. Kaufman’s legal career began representing individuals in bankruptcy and family law matters. Over the last several years, his focus has been exclusively on construction litigation. Prior to joining Lockhart Park. LLP, Mr. Kaufman was an associate attorney at Leonidou & Rosin representing large general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in construction litigation matters involving mechanic’s liens, stop payment notice, payment bonds and delay claims. Thereafter, Mr. Kaufman was a senior associate at LaMore, Brazier, Riddle &...
Robert Daniel Rodriguez
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Robert Daniel Rodriguez
Pleasanton, CA Collections Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(209) 596-4263 4695 Chabot Drive Ste. 200
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Collections, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Personal Injury
Lincoln Law School
"I am a dedicated professional committed to ensuring that you receive the finest legal services available." Robert D. Rodriguez operates a full service law firm located in Modesto and Walnut Creek, California. The Law Office of Robert D. Rodriguez has been providing a broad range of high quality legal services to a wide range of clients, including both businesses and individuals, throughout the greater San Joaquin Valley Area. The Law Office of Robert D. Rodriguez is currently providing the same level of service to the San Francisco East Bay Area. If you...
Griselda Torres
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Griselda Torres
Fresno, CA Collections Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(559) 981-2392 1255 W. Shaw Avenue, Ste. 105
Fresno, CA 93711
Free ConsultationCollections, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Personal Injury
San Joaquin College of Law and California State University - Fresno
Ms. Torres graduated summa cum laude from California State University, Fresno with a degree in Criminology and earned a Juris Doctorate degree from San Joaquin College of Law, where she received numerous accolades. Ms. Torres is admitted to the California State Bar and the United States District Court, Eastern District Bar. She is a board member of the Fresno County Women Lawyers and a member of the Fresno County Bar Association, La Raza Lawyers Association, Consumer Attorneys of California and the Central California Bankruptcy Association. Ms. Torres is fluent in Spanish. Ms. Torres represents her clients aggressively,...
Sam Dehbozorgi
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Sam Dehbozorgi
Santa Ana, CA Collections Attorney with 9 years of experience
(877) 227-2872 2000 E 4th St
Suite 320
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Free ConsultationCollections and Bankruptcy
Whittier Law School
Aggressively representing consumers against the largest banks and debt collectors in the world, Sam Dehbozorgi is a top-rated consumer rights and debtor defense attorney and a Partner of The Fullman Firm. He dedicates his practice to consumers who may not normally be able to afford legal services or those who have been targeted by unfair or predatory debt collection tactics. Mr. Dehbozorgi has extensive experience fighting judgments, stopping wage garnishments, and reversing bank levies. In July of 2020, Mr. Dehbozorgi was selected by The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40. This is a professional organization composed of the...
H. Christopher Coburn
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H. Christopher Coburn
Norco, CA Collections Attorney with 36 years of experience
(951) 667-5291 2641 Hamner Ave., Ste. 202
Norco, CA 92860
Free ConsultationCollections, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School
MR. COBURN HAS SERVED AS A COST-EFFECTIVE AND SUCCESSFUL LEGAL PROFESSIONAL SINCE 1987
Christopher Coburn has been practicing as a licensed attorney in California for more than 30 years. He has experience litigating cases, helping clients that are facing foreclosure, loan modification, and representing clients with criminal charges. With decades of knowledge and experience, he is confident that he and his firm are a valuable resource for clients.

At the Law Offices of H. Christopher Coburn, we understand that when you seek out a lawyer, you want one that offers reliable and cost-effective solutions. Mr. Coburn would like to be the attorney...
Ian Dipak Chowdhury
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Ian Dipak Chowdhury
Anaheim, CA Collections Attorney with 26 years of experience
(661) 242-1898 700 N Valley St Ste B # 15595
Anaheim, CA 92801
Collections, Appeals, Business and Consumer
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
Christopher Donald Hewitt
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Christopher Donald Hewitt
Riverside, CA Collections Lawyer
(415) 265-2917 3891 10th St
#204
Riverside, CA 92501
Free ConsultationCollections, Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
Golden Gate University
For the past two decades, I have dedicated my practice exclusively to bankruptcy law, serving consumer and business debtors and addressing my clients' needs first. As a father of four and a widower, my journey has imbued me with a deep sense of empathy and understanding, qualities I bring to my professional life as a California bankruptcy lawyer and business owner. My approach is always one of non-judgmental support and guidance. Being fluent in Spanish, I am committed to serving a diverse range of clients. My firm operates out of two offices located in San Clemente and Palm Desert, allowing...
Shaun Kendig Boss
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Shaun Kendig Boss
San Diego, CA Collections Attorney with 48 years of experience
(619) 293-7937 306 Upas Street
San Diego, CA 92103
Collections, Antitrust, Bankruptcy and Consumer
University of San Diego
Our operation is focused on providing cost effective solutions and expert customer service to all our clients. In addition to real estate, the firm represents clients in business litigation, construction defect problems, estate planning, arbitrations and mediations. We want our clients to fully understand the legal process and what will be involved in finding a constructive result to their legal issue. I am very active in the legal and real estate community. I continue to educate myself on the most up to date information within my field. I maintain active memberships with both local and national groups in the industry....
Hallie Nash Zimmerman
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Hallie Nash Zimmerman
Pittsburg, CA Collections Attorney with 17 years of experience
(925) 826-0807 PO Box 8325
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Collections and Family
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
Hallie has actively practiced law since 2006.

Hallie’s practice focuses on family law matters, where she is dedicated to navigating her clients through the legal challenges of separation to a fresh start. Hallie’s extensive litigation, negotiation and settlement experience lends itself well to all types of family law matters. Recognizing that no two matters are alike, Hallie provides her clients with well-tailored representation, which perfectly suits their particular circumstances.

Hallie has previously worked on disputes arising from residential and commercial real property transactions and complex construction defect matters.

She has also managed two California litigation operations for multi-state law firms, handling...
Mark Everett Chatow
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Mark Everett Chatow
Newport Beach, CA Collections Attorney with 10 years of experience
(949) 478-8393 23 Corporate Plaza Dr Ste 150
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Free ConsultationCollections and Business
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Chatow Law is built on a foundation of Mark’s 20 years of business experience as a founder, executive, and CEO of companies across a range of industries including real estate development, technology, wellness, and consumer products.

Mark began his studies at USC Law in 1990, and earned his J.D. in 1993.

1993 – Consumer Products
Between his first and second years of law school, Mark became a founding partner of Roundhouse Products. After graduating from USC, Mark began to work full-time at Roundhouse as VP Sales & Marketing, and helped grow the company from its initial three partners to more than 200 employees,...
Robert Christian Weaver Jr
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Robert Christian Weaver Jr
San Diego, CA Collections Lawyer with 41 years of experience
(858) 488-4433 4725 Mercury St #210
San Diego, CA 92111
Free ConsultationCollections, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Thomas F. Gallagher
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Thomas F. Gallagher
San Diego, CA Collections Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(858) 926-5797 964 5th Avenue
Suite 202
San Diego, CA 92101
Free ConsultationCollections, Business, International and Municipal
California Western School of Law
The firm focuses on personal injury, general civil litigation, especially in the area of business litigation, breach of contract, corporate dissolution and real estate litigation. The firm enjoys a clientele of small local business owners, franchisees, and individuals involved in civil disputes (both plaintiffs and defendants). In addition, the firm has partnered with local counsel in the areas of bankruptcy, criminal law and family law to provide referrals to our existing clients. Clients can expect personal interaction with each of the attorneys, rather than paralegals or secretaries.
Craig Eugene Dwyer
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Craig Eugene Dwyer
San Diego, CA Collections Lawyer with 47 years of experience
(858) 268-9909 8745 Aero Drive, Suite 301
San Diego, CA 92123
Free ConsultationCollections, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Probate
Western State University College of Law
I have represented both debtors and creditors in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 Bankruptcy Cases in San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles and Riverside Counties since 1977. On occasion, I also represent clients in the Northern District of California.

I have previously served as a Chapter 7 Trustee for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of California and understand that filing for bankruptcy is an important decision and one that is to be considered very carefully.

Many times a bankruptcy may not be necessary, if it is possible to be avoided by debt settlement and negotiations. I am...
Peter Nicholas Hadiaris
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Peter Nicholas Hadiaris
Santa Rosa, CA Collections Attorney with 38 years of experience
(415) 694-0052 3426 Idaho Drive
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Free ConsultationCollections, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
University of Michigan Law School and Univ of Michigan Law Sch
I am a sole practitioner with more than 40 years experience practicing law. I do commercial and general litigation, and bankruptcy cases. I provide straightforward advice, effective representation, and cost efficient services. I deliver excellent results at a reasonable cost for my clients.
David Joshua Staub
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David Joshua Staub
Los Angeles, CA Collections Attorney with 30 years of experience
(310) 929-5269 13015 Washington Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Collections, Business, Consumer and Employment
Tulane Univ Law School
D. Joshua Staub's practice emphasizes general civil litigation with experience resolving disputes for plaintiffs and defendants through arbitration, trial, and mediation involving the following areas of law: automobile accidents, breach of contract, commercial collections, consumer claims (including class actions) fraud, harassment, judgment enforcement, and nonpayment of wages (wage & hour).
Stacy Joel Safion
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Stacy Joel Safion
Laguna Niguel, CA Collections Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(949) 347-0300 30011 Ivy Glenn Dr
Suite 121
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-5016
Free ConsultationCollections, Construction, Consumer and Stockbroker Fraud
Southern California COL
We are multifaceted south Orange County law firm that handles collections issues (regarding creditors and debtors), issues with real estate brokers, agents and loan representatives and actions by and against contractors and home owners and wide variety of breach of contract actions. We also handle foreclosures and disputes against real estate agents and mortgage brokers. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards. FREE TELEPHONE CONSULTATION. We specialize in personal and business collections, foreclosure, breach of contract actions and actions against real estate and loan companies and their agents. We represent both debtors and...
Martin Bein Greenbaum
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Martin Bein Greenbaum
Newport Beach, CA Collections Attorney with 24 years of experience
(949) 760-1400 170 Newport Center Dr
130
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Free ConsultationCollections
UCLA School of Law
Saman Behnam
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Saman Behnam
Long Beach, CA Collections Lawyer with 25 years of experience
(562) 436-1500 354 W. Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90802
Collections, Bankruptcy, Business and Divorce
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
The Law Offices of Saman Behnam, is a full services law firm; providing its clientele with high quality, cost effective, and responsive legal services throughout the State of California. Our office provides affordable, cost effective legal services with the care and attention you require. SAMAN BEHNAM, has a practice emphasis in Civil litigation Real Estate Litigation and related Transaction, Bankruptcy litigation, Family Law, CH/DV-TRO, Family Law, Probate and Trust Litigation, Corporations Shareholder Dispute Resolution and litigation, Estate Planning, Business Succession Planning, Asset Protection, Commercial and Residential Evictions, transactions concerning Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Company, Corporations. He is a...
Pamela Jean Scholefield
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Pamela Jean Scholefield
San Diego, CA Collections Lawyer with 26 years of experience
(619) 544-0086 501 West Broadway
Suite #1770
San Diego, CA 92101
Collections, Construction and Real Estate
Univ of San Diego School of Law
Michael A. Friedrichs
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Michael A. Friedrichs
Escondido, CA Collections Attorney with 28 years of experience
970 Canterbury Place
Escondido, CA 92025
Collections, Construction, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Michael Friedrichs is a partner at White and Bright, LLP, and focuses his practice on real estate and business litigation matters. Mr. Friedrichs has experience in defending real estate brokers and sellers in claims of non-disclosure in the sale of real property, and representing contractors and homeowners in construction related issues including claims involving mechanic’s liens. Mr. Friedrichs also has extensive experience in representing creditors in commercial debt collection, representing and defending parties in disputes over ownership and encumbrances to real property (quiet title), enforcing and defending easements and boundary issues, representing parties in landlord/tenant matters, representing business...
Assly Sayyar
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Assly Sayyar
Vista, CA Collections Attorney with 19 years of experience
(760) 542-8717 2348 Foothill Drive
Vista, CA 92084
Collections, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
Assly Sayyar is an attorney practicing with Assly Sayyar, Attorney at Law, Inc. which maintains offices in Las Vegas, Nevada and San Diego County, California. She is a skilled and diligent attorney who has been practicing as a trial attorney since 2004. Originally born in England, Assly’s family immigrated to the U.S. when she was a child. She received her Bachelor of Arts in English Rhetoric from the University of Alaska Anchorage in 2000. Assly moved to Las Vegas where she attended the William S. Boyd School of Law. After graduating from law school Cum Laude in 2004, Assly...
Joseph Gruchawka
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Joseph Gruchawka
Santa Rosa, CA Collections Attorney with 8 years of experience
(707) 843-7085 725 College Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Collections, Construction and Employment
University of Colorado Law School
Creighton Mendivil
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Creighton Mendivil
Capitola, CA Collections Lawyer
(831) 475-7515 314 Capitola Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
Collections, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Monterey College of Law
Robert Steven Amador
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Robert Steven Amador
Torrance, CA Collections Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(310) 316-4400 21250 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 500
Torrance, CA 90503
Collections, Business, Employment and Health Care
Stanford Univ Law School
Matthew Smith
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Matthew Smith
Fairfield, CA Collections Attorney with 20 years of experience
(707) 425-1415 710 Missouri Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
Collections, Bankruptcy, Business and Family
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
Russell Scott Read
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Russell Scott Read
Cambria, CA Collections Attorney with 50 years of experience
(805) 927-2344 2050 PIERCE
Cambria, CA 93428
Collections, Business, Construction and Consumer
Univ of Kansas School of Law
Ronald Wilcox
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Ronald Wilcox
San Jose, CA Collections Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(800) 537-9393 2021 The Alameda
Suite 200
San Jose, CA 95126
Free ConsultationCollections, Bankruptcy and Consumer
Indiana University
William Steven Shumway
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William Steven Shumway
Roseville, CA Collections Lawyer with 38 years of experience
(916) 789-8821 3400 Douglas Blvd., Suite 250
Roseville, CA 95661
Collections, Bankruptcy, Business and Foreclosure Defense
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
John Robert Marshall
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John Robert Marshall
Costa Mesa, CA Collections Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(949) 724-1116 3080 Bristol St
# 630
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Collections, Appeals, Business and Employment
Western State University College of Law and Western State University College of Law
J. Eric LeVine
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J. Eric LeVine
Laguna Hills, CA Collections Attorney with 45 years of experience
(949) 458-2336 25283 Cabot Rd
Suite 116
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Free ConsultationCollections, Arbitration & Mediation, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Western State Univ
Eric is a proven problem solver. He represents individuals, businesses, homeowners, landlords, tenants, contractors, brokers, buyers and sellers in mediations, arbitrations and litigation as well as transactions.
Julia Michelle McGuinness
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Julia Michelle McGuinness
Torrance, CA Collections Attorney with 8 years of experience
(310) 792-0495 3858 W Carson St
Suite 301
Torrance, CA 90503
Collections, Business, Construction and Employment
Southwestern University School of Law
Ms. McGuinness has extensive experience in all phases of litigation, including pleading, pre-trial discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial practice, in both state and federal court. Ms. McGuinness also has experience litigating in other state jurisdictions. Ms. McGuinness’s primary areas of practice include labor & employment law (including wage and hour, retaliation and discrimination), civil and business litigation, construction, breach of contract, tort law and entertainment related litigation. Ms. McGuinness has represented Fortune 500 companies both prosecuting and defending against major construction defect claims and cross-claims. Prior to working at McGuinness & Associates, Ms. McGuinness practiced at a plaintiffs’ class...
Charles William Daff
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Charles William Daff
Santa Ana, CA Collections Attorney with 47 years of experience
(657) 218-4800 2107 N Broadway
Ste 308
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Collections and Bankruptcy
Western State Univ
Charles W Daff is a Certified Bankruptcy Specialist by The State Bar of California with over 43 years of experience as an attorney for debtors and creditors.  Charles represents clients in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California in all of its Divisions. Charles Daff is currently a Chapter 7 Panel Trustee in the Riverside Division with over 33 years experience.   Designated a “Super Lawyer”, an award granted to the top 5% of attorneys in Southern California. Charles is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, American Bankruptcy Institute, National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees, National Association of Consumer...
Adam Christian Fullman
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Adam Christian Fullman
Santa Ana, CA Collections Lawyer with 26 years of experience
(866) 557-3149 2000 East 4th Street
Suite 320
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Collections and Bankruptcy
Western State University College of Law
Prior to establishing myself as a consumer advocate and “street fighter” for individuals, families, and small businesses, I spent my early legal career representing large, national corporations. One day a senior partner of the firm I worked for tapped me to assist him in representing a family friend who had been seriously sexually harassed by her boss, the CEO of a large retail clothing company. She had even been retaliated against when she spoke up. It was a real down-and-dirty fight, but we ended up getting this very nice lady a seven figure settlement. During that year I found that...
Marvin Pederson
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Marvin Pederson
Petaluma, CA Collections Lawyer with 45 years of experience
(707) 544-9444 755 Baywood Drive
Suite 350
Petaluma, CA 94954
Collections, Business, Landlord Tenant and Personal Injury
Empire Coll School of Law
Matthew Jerome Gilbert
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Matthew Jerome Gilbert
Vacaville, CA Collections Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(707) 448-3310 2601 Nut Tree Rd, Ste A
Vacaville, CA 95687
Collections, Bankruptcy and Tax
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
Barry Lee O'Connor
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Barry Lee O'Connor
Riverside, CA Collections Lawyer with 36 years of experience
(951) 689-9644 3691 Adams St
Riverside, CA 92504
Collections, Bankruptcy and Landlord Tenant
Western State Univ COL
Eviction Attorney Barry O'Connor represents landlords in the counties of Riverside and San Bernardino.
Sallie Elizabeth Barnett
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Sallie Elizabeth Barnett
Corona, CA Collections Lawyer with 39 years of experience
(951) 737-1910 601 S Main St.
Corona, CA 92882
Collections, Business and Employment
Southern Illinois Univ School of Law
When you come to Clayson, Mann, Yaeger & Hansen law firm, you can have confidence in the representation you can receive. A Corona attorney at this law office has dealt with all kinds of employment law and business law issues and is well equipped to come to your assistance today. Attorney Sallie Barnett received her Juris Doctorate from Southern Illinois University, School of Law. Prior to that, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Illinois University. She has been BV® Distinguished Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® and has the competence and dedication you need at this pivotal time...
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