Vernon L. Ellicott
Law Offices of Vernon L. Ellicott
100 East Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Suite 147
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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Phone: (805) 446-6262 | Fax: (805) 446-6264
http://www.vlelaw.com
Certified Family Law Specialist
Legal Topic
Family Law
Preferred New Clients
My goal is to help clients through very personal legal crises.
Sub-Topics
Abuse
- Child Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Elder Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
Children
- Adoption
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Children's Rights
- Foster Care
- Paternity
- State Child Protection
- Visitation
Couples
- Civil Unions
- Common Law Marriage
- Domestic Partnerships
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender Rights
- Living Together/Cohabitation
- Marriage
- Power of Attorney
- Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Elder Law
- Guardianship
- Powers of Attorney
Name Changes
Restraining Orders
Legal Topic
Divorce
Preferred New Clients
My goal is to help clients through very personal legal crises.
Sub-Topics
Alimony/Palimony/Spousal Support
Annulment
Bar Admissions
CA, Dec 1994
Bar Number: 175334
Specialty Certifications
Certified Family Law Specialist by State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
Other Court Admissions
California, U.S. 9th District Court of Appeals, and Central District of California
Association Memberships
State Bar of California, Ventura County Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association
Continuing Education
I complete more than the required hours to maintain my status as a certified family law specialist.
Example Cases
I have handled everything form minor brief appearances to extended, drawn out trials that require expert testimony.
Education
Southwestern University School of Law
J.D.
Los Angeles
CA
1994
Top 20% of Class
Trial Advocacy Team
George Fox College
B.A.
Newberg
OR
Magna Cum Laude
Education
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
The Law Offices of Vernon L. Ellicott are located in Westlake Village and Valencia California. We are a small firm dedicated to giving clients personal service in very emotional areas of legal need since 1996. We provide a broad range of legal services to both individual and business clients throughout the state of California.
My firm is a full service law firm, representing and advising clients in the areas of Family Law, Bankruptcy, Select Personal Injury Cases and Select Criminal Law Cases.
We possess high academic credentials, maintain strong community ties, are committed to the pursuit of excellence, communicate effectively, and demonstrate the strictest personal and professional ethics as well as the utmost concern for our clients. We utilize state-of-the-art technology and cost-effective methods to provide services in a timely, client-oriented manner and ethical, friendly, and professional environment. Our approach focuses on each client's background, needs, and goals, and we are committed to responding promptly to telephone calls, to reporting on cases regularly, and to minimizing and eliminating risk by informing clients of significant changes in the law. Our dedication to quality, understanding of the law, trust, and respect are the foundation for our long-standing relationships with clients and the community.
Previous Employment Summary
Previously, I worked for firms in downtown Los Angeles until I became a sole practitioner in 1996 at the Westlake Office. We opened the Valencia office in 1998.
Activities and Awards
I am involved in the Chamber of Commerce, activities regarding my Certified Family Law Specialist status, and the Christian Legal Society.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I think that client education is good; however, I, as an attorney, can help them view the bigger picture.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Yes.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
Yes.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
It gives me the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I have broad experience, and I work a lot. It is my wealth of experience that helps me to be a better lawyer.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
Not everyone can do family law but for some reason I am good at it, and I enjoy helping people who are going through problems. As their lawyer, it is a way that I can help.
What do you like best about your career?
I like most that I get to make a difference in people's lives.
Tell us about your law firm:
We are a boutique type firm that focuses on client needs and helping clients who are struggling to make sense of life when it falls apart.
What are your strengths and style?
I am good in court, and I'm good at dealing with people.
I'm flexible, and I tailor my style according to the needs of each individual client.
Personal Interests:
I'm a cyclist, and I enjoy my Harley, church and family (6 kids of my own).
Office Manager/Assistant
Andrea Place
Fax
(805) 446-6264
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
None
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
None.
Hourly Rates
$295
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes.
Typical Retainer
$2,500 or more.
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