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Neil R. Anapol
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Neil R. Anapol
Law Offices of Neil R. Anapol
2550 Hollywood Way
Suite 202
Burbank, CA 91505
Phone: (818) 566-7355 | Fax: (818) 566-7875
Legal Topic
Real Estate
Preferred New Clients
I prefer individuals and businesses that have disputes with sellers, buyers, brokers, co-owners, and lenders concerning real estate transactions and ownership. I also represent anyone who has a dispute with an insurance company concerning claims, claims handling, or coverage.
Sub-Categories
Commercial Real Estate
- Broker & Transaction Litigation
- Buying & Selling
- Insurance
- Mold Claims
- Renting & Leasing
- Broker & Transaction Litigation
- Buying & Selling
- Construction Contracts
- Insurance
- Mold Claims
- Renting & Leasing
Bar Admissions
CA, Oct 1989
Bar Number: 141764
Other Court Admissions
State Bar of California, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Association Memberships
California State Bar Association
Continuing Education
I have completed over 25 hours of courses dealing with civil litigation, insurance law, and trial advocacy over the past three years.
Example Cases
I represented 66 tenants against a landlord who failed to maintain his apartment building. There was mold, as well as roof and plumbing leaks, electrical problems, and structural issues with the building. There were also a variety of complex insurance issues.
Education
Degree:
B.S.
School:
Northwestern University
City:
Evanston
State:
IL
Year:
1984
Focus and Accomplishments:
Debate and Rhetoric
Degree:
J.D.
School:
University California Los Angeles School of Law
City:
Los Angeles
State:
CA
Year:
1988
Focus and Accomplishments:
Moot Court
Degree:
M.A.
School:
Northwestern University
City:
Evanston
State:
IL
Year:
1984
Focus and Accomplishments:
Communications and Rhetoric
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
I focus on insurance law on behalf of homeowners, small businesses, and other insureds, as well as resolving real estate and business disputes.
Previous Employment Summary
Before starting my firm in 1999, I was an associate with Shernoff, Bidart & Darras, a firm that specialized in insurance bad-faith cases.
Activities and Awards
Throughout my career, I've been involved in insurance coverage disputes, at first on behalf of insurance companies, and for the last decade on behalf of policy holders.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
In the right case, clients are better off representing themselves. In complex matters that must be filed in Superior Court, self-representation is not the best choice for most clients.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I am always willing to review documents that clients intend to present in Small Claims Court or other proceedings in which they represent themselves.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
One of the most important things that attorneys can do for clients is to teach them what they need to know to be effective advocates on their behalf.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I decided to be a lawyer because it was a good fit for my personality, skills, and interests.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
After law school, I spent two years clerking for a judge, so I have a good sense of how the courts work and what it takes to persuade a judge of my clients' positions.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
After representing insurance companies, I realized that homeowners and other policy holders were in need of effective advocacy.
What do you like best about your career?
It is tremendously satisfying to help people resolve disputes and get insurance companies to do what they are legally obligated to do.
Tell us about your law firm:
I have a C.P.A. on staff who handles financial and tax issues.
What are your strengths and style?
I have an in-depth understanding of insurance law, I am a skilled negotiator, and I am an excellent writer.
I pay a lot of attention to detail while keeping the overall objectives of my client in mind. I also work hard to get cases into a position where they can be settled. But when I cannot settle the case, I work even harder to win at trial.
Personal Interests:
I enjoy hiking, music, fitness, and travel.
Office Manager/Assistant
None
Fax
(818) 566-7875
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Emergency after hours by appointment only
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
None
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Incorporations -- $1,200
Hourly Rates
$250 per hour
Free Initial Consultation?
Initial consultation is billed at my hourly rate in hourly rate cases that I accept. There is no initial consultation fee in contingency fee and flat fee cases.
Typical Retainer
$5,000 to $10,000
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