Clifford Bordeaux
Bordeaux Law, P.C.
790 E Colorado Boulevard
9th Floor
Pasadena, CA 91101
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Phone: (626) 405-2345 | Fax: (626) 628-1820
http://www.bordeauxlaw.com
Bankruptcy starting from $800 + Costs - Chapter 7 &13
Legal Topic
Bankruptcy
Preferred New Clients
Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy cases and debt settlement matters.
Sub-Topics
Debt Relief
Bar Admissions
CA, Nov 1997
Bar Number: 193432
Other Court Admissions
Supreme Court of California; Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals; District Court for the Central District of California
Association Memberships
Member of the Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney Association; Member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney
Continuing Education
I teach continuing education classes and attend continuing education classes regularly. I take continuing education seriously and always complete more than the required number of hours.
Papers and Publications
Co-authored an article on consumer bankruptcy which appeared in the April, 1994 edition of Los Angeles Lawyer magazine.
Example Cases
*Successfully opposed a Motion to Dismiss brought by the Office of the United States Trustee; Successfully settled a nondischargeability action for less than 10% of the amount allegedly owed; personally handled over 200 Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases.
Education
UCLA School of Law
J.D.
Los Angeles
CA
1997
Moot Court Honors Program
U.C. Berkeley
B.A.
Berkeley
CA
1993
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
We focus on consumer and small business bankruptcy cases. We also handle debt settlement matters for clients in appropriate circumstances. The firm was established in 2008. Clifford Bordeaux is the sole attorney at thefirm. As a small law firm, we are able to offer competitive pricing and individualized attention to our clients.
Previous Employment Summary
I previously worked as a business transactional attorney for over 10 years, both in private practice and as the general counsel for a start-up company in the financial services industry.
Activities and Awards
Volunteer work for Public Counsel (a nonprofit public interest law firm); Provided bankruptcy instruction to employees of the California the Department of Consumer Affairs and for LawReviewCLE.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I believe it is important for clients to educate themselves on legal issues. Clients who are informed about the legal consequences of their decisions tend to make the best decisions.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I am willing to review documents prepared by clients.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I am willing to provide a free initial consultation to anyone--even clients who choose to represent themselves. If the client needs assistance beyond what is provided at the initial consultation, but wants to represent himself or herself, I might agree to coach the client in appropriate circumstances, but the client would need to sign a retainer agreement which would specifically exclude any services other than consultative services.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I enjoy challenging and interesting work.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
Having struggled with unmanageable debts myself upon graduating from law school, I can appreciate and understand the stress and worry that my clients often experience.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I enjoy assisting my clients in relieving themselves of debts that they can not afford and in getting a fresh start. Bankruptcy is one of the few practice areas where clients receive a tangible benefit and are happier after the case than when the case begins.
What do you like best about your career?
I enjoy analyzing clients' issues and crafting individualized solutions for my clients.
Tell us about your law firm:
My paralegal, Daisy Quinones, is a superstar. She is extremely organized, efficient and responsive. She makes sure that client calls are returned and she assists me greatly in making sure that clients get the results that they expect and deserve. I also use a 24x7 call center to make sure that my clients can speak with a live operator at any time and can reach at any time in the event of an emergency.
What are your strengths and style?
I am very good at researching and analyzing legal issues and in exercising judgment regarding issues facing my clients. As a result, my clients tend to get the results that they are expecting in their cases.
Personal Interests:
I enjoy spending time with my family, reading and doing crossword puzzles.
Office Manager/Assistant
Daisy Quinones
Fax
(626) 628-1820
Office Hours
Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Evenings and Saturdays by appointment.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
Spanish
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: Flat fee of $1,000 plus filing fee and costs*
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Up front flat fee of $1,000 plus filing fee and costs**
*$200 discount if client mentions Nolo.com.
**$200 discount if client mentions Nolo.com. Additional attorneys' fees to be paid through payments made in a 3-5 year Chapter 13 case.
Hourly Rates
$250/hour
Free Initial Consultation?
I offer a free consultation of up to 60 minutes.
Typical Retainer
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: Flat fee of $1,000 plus filing fee and costs*
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Up front flat fee of $1,000 plus filing fee and costs**
*$200 discount if client mentions Nolo.com.
**$200 discount if client mentions Nolo.com. Additional attorneys' fees to be paid through payments made in a 3-5 year Chapter 13 case.
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