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Law and Mediation Offices of Lovko & King

1061 Eastshore Highway
Suite 206
Berkeley, CA 94710
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Phone: (510) 859-7377 | Fax: (888) 855-9485
http://www.lovkoandking.com

Lovko & King: Where Integrity and the Law Come Together

Types of Cases
Firm Focus & History
Practice & Philosophy
Office Information
Fees

Legal Topic

Family Law

Sub-Topics

Children

Child Custody
Child Support

Legal Topic

Divorce

Sub-Topics

Child Support

Custody/Visitation Rights

Legal Topic

Personal Injury

Number of Attorneys

State Licensed In

California

Firm Focus

Lovko & King is a mediation and civil law firm committed to providing each client with ethical and professional services at an affordable rate.

The firm's practice areas include:

•Personal Injury/Wrongful Death
-Negligence
-Defective Products
-Premise Liability
-Automobile Collisions
-Toxic Torts
•Family Law
-Divorce, Custody, Support, Property Distribution
-Prenuptial/Postnuptial Contracts
-Adoption
-Paternity
-Power of Attorney
-Advanced Health Care Directives

•Consumer Protection
-Consumer Contracts for Goods and Services •Mediation and Negotiation
-Family Law Mediation
-Collaborative Negotiation

Firm History

Rae Lovko & Camille King have practiced law in California for over a decade. Rae has extensive experience in personal injury and wrongful death cases, having successfully represented hundreds of clients. Camille's focus on family law is wide-ranging, allowing the firm to provide representation that is individually tailored to the particulars of each case. Since the beginning, both have put into practice the ideal that the best lawyers are those that remember they are advocates for their client's interests and well-being.

Activities and Awards

Rae Lovko: J. Lani Bader Award for Academic Excellence from Golden Gate University School of Law; Author of "Triangle Shirtwaist Fire: Lessons Yet To Be Learned," Workers' First Watch (Spring 2011); Co-author of Amicus Curiae in Support of Petitioners Challenging Proposition 8 (2009); Co-author of Status of Gender Bias Task Forces and Commissions In the State And Federal Judicial Systems (NCSC 1993).

Camille King: Co-author of Client Communications Manual (CEB 2011); Co-author of Dissolution Strategies: From Intake to Judgment (CEB 2005); Mediation Training As Approved by the Association for Conflict Resolution—Family Section; Volunteer Work With Adoption and Non-Profit Agencies.

Example Cases

The attorneys at Lovko & King have been retained by clients to handle diverse legal needs in family law, personal injury, wrongful death, and consumer protection cases. They provide both limited scope representation and full legal representation.

What is your firm's point of view regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

Lovko & King encourage client education, which promotes a client's ability to participate in the legal process and facilitates satisfaction.

Are your attorneys willing to review documents prepared by clients?

Lovko & King are willing to review documents prepared by clients.

Are your attorneys willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

In small claims matters, the firm offers pre-hearing legal assistance at a discounted rate of $100 per hour. For family law matters, Lovko & King provide limited scope representation, where ethically appropriate.

Are your attorneys willing to help a client with one discrete part of a case, without taking on the whole case?

What are your policies about dividing work among the firm's partners, associates, and paralegals to make the process most cost-effective for the client?

Lovko & King always divide work in the manner that is most cost-effective and legally advantageous to their clients.

How frequently does your firm use mediation, arbitration, or collaborative law to resolve cases?

Family law mediation and collaborative divorce are a first resort, where appropriate. With personal injury, wrongful death, and consumer cases, most cases resolve through negotiation. In a small number of cases, trial to verdict occurs.

Does your firm provide pro bono legal services or otherwise participate in your community?

Lovko & King have worked pro bono on tenants' rights and civil rights issues, and they regularly look for opportunities for additional pro bono service.

What distinguishes your law firm from others?

The court system can be confusing and intimidating, particularly for those who are experiencing emotional, physical, or economic distress. At Lovko & King, the attorneys not only provide quality representation but also help each client make sense of his/her legal circumstances. "We try to de-mystify the law, the courts, and the legal profession," says Rae Lovko, "which hopefully helps our clients make informed choices."

Fax

(888) 855-9485

Office Hours

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

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

Lovko & King rely upon hourly fees and contingency fees, depending upon the type of case and services involved.

Hourly Rates

When the fee is based on hourly rates, the range varies between $100 - $350 depending upon the type of case and services involved.

Free Initial Consultation?

Free consultations are provided for all new cases.

Typical Retainer

Retainers for family law cases usually range between $2500 - $10000 depending upon the type of case and services involved. Mediation services do not require an up-front retainer. For injury cases, retainers generally are not required.

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