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Warner S. Bloomberg III
Warner S. Bloomberg III Attorney at Law
867 N 5th Street
San Jose, CA 95112
Phone: (408) 295-9353 | Fax: (408) 295-9378
Personal Legal Attention You Want For Your Business
Legal Topic
Business Law
Preferred New Clients
I prefer to work with individual owners of small and mid-size businesses. I prefer an on-going business relationship, but I can help with one-time "fix-it" situations.
Sub-Categories
Business Formation & Dissolution
- Business Successions
- Buying & Selling
- Corporations
- Directors' & Officers' Liability
- Joint Ventures
- Nonprofits & Tax-Exempt Corporations
- Partnerships
- Breach of Contract
- Contract Disputes
- Contract Drafting & Review
- Mechanics' Liens
- Creditor's Rights
- Garnishees
- Judgments
Legal Topic
Real Estate
Preferred New Clients
I like a variety of case types -- residential and commercial -- involving all aspects of real property law. I can work with principals or agents to deal with crises or problem prevention.
Sub-Categories
Commercial Real Estate
- Architectural & Engineering
- Broker & Transaction Litigation
- Buying & Selling
- Conveyancing
- Mechanics' Liens
- Renting & Leasing
- Broker & Transaction Litigation
- Buying & Selling
- Construction Contracts
- Conveyancing
- Land Contracts
- Mechanics' Liens
- Real Estate Loans
- Title Insurance
Bar Admissions
CA, May 1980
Bar Number: 91632
Other Court Admissions
California; Northern, Eastern, and Southern U.S. District Courts of California
Association Memberships
California State Bar
Continuing Education
Combination of self-study and seminars on required topics and others of interest to my practice (especially Family Law and Civil Litigation topics).
Example Cases
Represent co-owner(s) of real property who are having dispute(s) with other co-owner(s); negotiate resolution or bring legal proceedings (to result in later settlement). Represent either husband or wife or non-married parent in family law proceedings -- including custody/visitation and property division issues -- with emphasis on encouraging settlement where possible.
Education
Degree:
Juris Doctorate (JD)
School:
Santa Clara University School of Law
City:
Santa Clara
State:
CA
Year:
1979
Focus and Accomplishments:
Soledad Habeas Corpus Project (prisoner assistance); The Advocate (law students' newspaper); Student Bar Association
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
School:
University of Chicago
City:
Chicago
State:
IL
Year:
1976
Focus and Accomplishments:
Social Sciences Major
Degree:
Certificate of Completion
School:
San Jose State University/CompassPoint Nonprofit Services Joint Program
City:
San Jose
State:
CA
Year:
2001
Focus and Accomplishments:
Career Development Program in Nonprofit Management
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
I have 27 years of general practice experience with an emphasis on civil litigation, but also including writing various kinds of documents (e.g., contracts, leases, loan notes and wills and trusts). This has included family law, real property issues (including landlord/tenant disputes) and assisting small businesses (e.g., incorporation, business transfers and collections).
I have been self-employed in my practice since 1993. I work out of my house in San Jose and try to structure my fees to be affordable for people who might find other law firms too expensive.
Previous Employment Summary
I have continuously been a "general practice" attorney. I began working out of an apartment in 1980, became an associate attorney with Gazzera & Antonioli (1981-1986), and was a junior partner with Stephen Gazzera, Jr. when their partnership ended (1986-1992). I was an associate for Ann Koo (1992-1993) but was fired because I insisted that serving my client was more important than obeying my employer.
Activities and Awards
Instructor -- Paralegal Classes -- Lawton School, San Jose, CA 1987-1988
Instructor -- Pro Se Litigants Classes -- Layman's Law, San Jose, CA 1989-1990
Board Member and Officer of United Neighborhoods of Santa Clara County 1994-1999
Interim Executive Director United Neighborhoods of Santa Clara County 1999-2000
Volunteer -- Soledad Habeas Corpus Project (prisoner legal assistance) 1976-1978
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I encourage people to have information about "the law" and how the court system works -- particularly how those things effect their own situations and concerns. I previously taught paralegal and in pro per classes.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I do this in my practice -- so long as there is a clear understanding of what the scope of my activities is. I also have prepared documents for persons representing themselves in court proceedings.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I have done this in my practice in the form of reviewing and preparing documents (e.g., pleadings, motions and discovery papers) and providing consultations for hearing preparations.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I took a pre-law class in college that I enjoyed and did well in. More importantly, I was a volunteer Selective Service Advisor (Draft Counselor) at the Quaker House when I was at the University of Chicago, and found I had an ability for giving people information and explanations about legal regulations so they could make their own choices in difficult situations.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
27 years experience as a general practice attorney and small businessman.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I prefer to do different kinds of things with a mind to how different subjects relate to each other in the "big picture." I prefer that my efforts make a difference in helping clients to understand their legal situation so they can make necessary decisions.
What do you like best about your career?
That I am able to help people deal with issues that are important to them -- even if it involves making difficult choices.
Tell us about your law firm:
As a sole practitioner, I emphasize direct personal communications between myself and my clients. I expect my clients to be active participants in their legal concerns and cases -- including provide the information and documents I request from them.
What are your strengths and style?
I am fairly informal. I stress the importance of communication, as well as trying to help my clients understand how the courts work and how the various laws effect their concerns. I encourage clients to perform research, filing and other tasks to reduce expenses. I encourage compromise where it makes sense, but I am persistent on behalf of my client(s) if settlement is not possible.
Personal Interests:
Politics (all levels); neighborhood involvement; gardening; cooking.
Office Manager/Assistant
None
Fax
(408) 295-9378
Office Hours
By appointment; flexible scheduling includes evenings, Sundays, and holidays.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
None.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Generally, no. Exceptions sometimes (e.g., wills).
Hourly Rates
Sliding Scale: $150 - $300
Free Initial Consultation?
Generally, no. $150 for one hour initial consultation; waived under some circumstances.
Typical Retainer
No. Varies depending on type of case and client's financial circumstances.
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