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Glen Belovsky
Law Office of Glen M Belovsky
345 Franklin St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 241-2880 | Fax: (415) 520-5201
Professional Representation, Personable Attorney
Legal Topic
Family Law
Preferred New Clients
I prefer clients seeking representation and counseling for dissolution of marriage, custody, support, restraining orders, modifying existing orders, limited representation agreements, mediation and alternative dispute resolution.
Sub-Categories
Family Law
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Name Changes
- Restraining Orders
- Domestic Violence
- Child Support
- Custody
- Visitation
- Civil Unions
- Domestic Partnerships
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender Rights
- Living Together/Cohabitation
- Marriage
- Power of Attorney
- Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
- Colleges & Universities
- Private Schools
- Public Schools
- Student Rights
- Trade & Technical Schools
- Powers of Attorney
Legal Topic
Divorce
Preferred New Clients
I prefer clients seeking representation and counseling for dissolution of marriage, custody, support, restraining orders, modifying existing orders, limited representation agreements, mediation and alternative dispute resolution.
Sub-Categories
Divorce
- Alimony/Palimony/Spousal Support
- Annulment
Bar Admissions
CA, Dec 1995
Bar Number: 180176
Other Court Admissions
Superior Courts of California, U.S. District Courts for Northern and Central Districts of California
Association Memberships
State Bar of California, Bar Association of San Francisco
Continuing Education
I attended the winter 2005 Consumer Attorneys of California 3-Day Seminar and many other similar intensive multi-day continuing education seminars.
Example Cases
I provide diverse representation for cases and matters regarding all aspects of family law and general civil litigation.
Education
Degree:
J.D.
School:
Golden Gate University School of Law
City:
San Francisco
State:
CA
Year:
1995
Honors:
Dean's List
Focus and Accomplishments:
Certificate of Specialization in International Law
Degree:
B.A.
School:
University of California Santa Barbara
City:
Santa Barbara
State:
CA
Year:
1991
Focus and Accomplishments:
History of Public Policy, UC District of Columbia Student-Intern 1991
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
I have a successful start-up solo practice established in 1997 in San Francisco.
Previous Employment Summary
My favorite experience was two high school years with the New York City Youth Work Development Program at CCNY Kingsborough College. I loved living with my grandparents back in Brooklyn and earning some good money to take to college with hard work.
Activities and Awards
Since 1997 I have been an instructor for a Private Investigator school in San Francisco, teaching 3-hour courses in Civil Law, Evidence Handling, and Attorney Services for aspiring PIs earning their California license. Teaching helps me to stay on top of legal and current issues because students ask challenging and novel questions; it's a lot of fun!
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
My opinion is highly positive; the internet is a great resource for the public to educate themselves about the law.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
It is very common to review documents for potential and existing clients.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
California now allows limited representation in family law courts, recognizing these arrangements are an effective and practical way for a litigant to have an attorney when they may otherwise not be able to hire counsel. It is a welcome change from the past rules prohibiting limited scope work; the new rules make sense and benefit clients.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I realized early that there was an opportunity, not available to others in my family, to have a legal career. My sister is a social worker and we have similar values and goals: to help deserving people
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
The voluntary bar associations such as BASF, CAOC, ATLA and SFTLA are terrific resources because the members are highly motivated and generous with their time and knowledge. I am proud to be a member of these voluntary bar groups.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I was an auto accident victim and client before I was an attorney. That experience gave me an understanding about a client's emotions, expectations and health concerns that provides a guideline as a lawyer--it helps me relate better having seen it thru a client's eyes. Expanding my practice to family law was a natural next step because advising and counseling plaintiffs translates very well to the needs of divorce, custody, support and domestic violence clients.
What do you like best about your career?
The best is knowing that I am true to my convictions. I knew I wanted to be a lawyer since I was very young, and to do it while so much else has changed in life means so much. The feeling of helping a client who trusts you to handle their most personal matters and then obtaining a good result is priceless.
Tell us about your law firm:
I work in a shared-office building with great attorneys and colleagues. It is a friendly environment for attorneys and clients. Our building is a historic Victorian-converted office which I find to be far more charming than a skyscraper.
What are your strengths and style?
Having 10 years experience as a civil litigator is invaluable to practicing in the family law courts. Plaintiff litigation is complex, demanding, and requires superior knowledge of highly technical evidence and procedure rules that equally apply to family court proceedings. Further, civil litigation develops courtroom advocacy and trial skills that distinguish me from other attorneys who are not litigators by training.
I am often told by attorneys and clients that I remind them how "things used to be" when an attorney's reputation for professionalism and honesty were the most important attributes to strive for as a lawyer. Today's society is crueler and more complicated, and it leads to too many attorneys caring more about egos or economic incentives than old fashioned values. On a personal level I am down to earth and approachable, with a strong internal compass.
Personal Interests:
I have an active and happy life outside of the law. Living in the Bay Area is a blessing, there's no better place to enjoy everything life has to offer.
Office Manager/Assistant
None
Fax
(415) 520-5201
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
Spanish
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Flat rates are available upon request.
Hourly Rates
$300
Free Initial Consultation?
For family and business law matters, regular hourly fee applies. If the client retains the attorney after the consultation, an hour credit is applied to future billing.
Typical Retainer
$3,000
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