Bankruptcy

We prefer to handle all types of bankruptcy cases (Chapters 7, 11, and 13). We also enjoy bankruptcy litigation and consumer advocacy. We especially enjoy cases where debt collectors have been harassing consumers.

CA, Mar 2009
Bar Number: 262655

AZ, May 1985
Bar Number: 010476

All Major Federal, State, and Bankruptcy Trial Courts in Arizona and California.

In addition to being admitted to the California and Arizona State Bars, I am a member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, the American Bankruptcy Institute, the Bankruptcy Section of the American Bar Association, the Maricopa County Bar Association, the Orange County Bar Association, and the San Diego County Bar Association.

I attend continuing legal education in the areas of bankruptcy, consumer advocacy, and ethics throughout each year.

We helped one client reduce the loans on his rental properties by nearly $1 million through Chapter 11. We have helped consumers obtain reductions in their monthly mortgage payments, strip their second mortgages, and reduce their outstanding credit card bills. We represent our clients aggressively and will not back down from a fight.

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California and Arizona.

As aggressive consumer rights advocates, our attorneys represent consumers throughout Arizona and California in a variety of legal matters, including:

• Bankruptcy (Chapters 7, 11 and 13)
• Creditor Harassment
• Collections and Repossessions
• Debt Relief
• Garnishments
• Credit Repair
• Credit Card Disputes
• Credit Bureau Problems
• Foreclosure Defense
• Foreclosure Rescue/Modification Scams
• Predatory Lending
• Investment & Securities Fraud
• Identity Theft

Many of the cases we take on involve a single consumer going up against a large company that may have extensive legal resources to devote to countering any claim or lawsuit brought against them. With a consumer rights attorney from Stockton Law Offices at your side, you have the opportunity to counter their legal actions with aggressive legal representation of your own. We assist clients throughout California and Arizona in these situations, using our experience and resources to assert their rights as consumers.

Your initial consultation with a consumer rights/bankruptcy lawyer is entirely free. This will be your opportunity to discuss your situation with an attorney who understands what you are going through and has the backing of a skilled legal team and extensive resources to apply to handling your case. You can recover from even the most ruinous loss. Our firm can help you reach toward the brighter future and second chance you deserve.

We give excellent and personalized care to all of our clients. We represent individuals who file for bankruptcy on personal as well as business debts. I represent companies that need to file for bankruptcy for either Chapter 7 (dissolution) or Chapter 11 (reorganization). I also represent debtors who want to try to discharge student loans due to a disability or other hardship.

I graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Arizona, College of Law, in 1985. I am admitted to practice in the States of California and Arizona.

I began my career with the national law firm of O'Connor Cavanagh (now Greenberg Traurig). I have extensive experience in securities and real estate litigation, real estate lending, and bankruptcy matters.

Actively involved in the Public Law Center for pro bono work.

Attorney: Lynne Coates

Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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San Juan Capistrano, CA
31878 Del Obispo Street
Suite 118-515
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(480) 346-1252

San Diego Office
402 West Broadway
Suite 400
San Diego, CA 92101
(888) 402-7015

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For Chapter 7 cases, the flat fee for a Nolo client begins at $1,200 plus the filing fees. The exact amount of the fee is determined by the complexity of the particular case, number of creditors, and anticipated additional services; such as motions to value your home and avoid liens.

Chapter 13 work is based upon the fee schedule set forth by the court. A typical retainer for a Chapter 13 will be $2,000.

Bankruptcy litigation is based on hourly work.

Range from $250 to $400 per hour depending on the experience required for the undertaking.

Yes, typically one hour but nobody is watching the clock.

Retainers vary depending on a variety of factors. We do our best to make our services affordable. Suffice it to say that we recognize that our clients are not General Motors.