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Harry L. Styron
Law Office of Harry Styron
1615 Bonanza Street
Suite 407
Walnut Creek, CA 94597-4532
Phone: (925) 932-4300 | Fax: (925) 944-0591
http://www.wcrklaw.com/
Complete or Assisted Representation in Family Law
Legal Topic
Family Law
Preferred New Clients
I prefer clients at the beginning of new divorce cases, rather than after someone else has represented them in their case. I handle complex family law cases and appeals involving business valuations, pension rights and out of state property.
Sub-Categories
Family Law
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Name Changes
- Restraining Orders
- Domestic Violence
- Adoptions
- Child Support
- Children's Rights
- Custody
- Paternity
- Visitation
- Civil Unions
- Living Together/Cohabitation
- Marriage
- Power of Attorney
- Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
- Powers of Attorney
Legal Topic
Divorce
Preferred New Clients
I prefer clients at the beginning of new divorce cases, rather than after someone else has represented them in their case. I handle complex family law cases and appeals involving business valuations, pension rights and out of state property.
Sub-Categories
Divorce
- Alimony/Palimony/Spousal Support
- Annulment
Bar Admissions
CA, Dec 1975
Bar Number: 67735
Specialty Certifications
Certified Specialist in Family Law (Cal State Bar Association).
Other Court Admissions
U.S. Supreme Court, California Supreme Court.
Association Memberships
California Bar Association, Contra Costa County Bar Association, San Francisco Bar Association.
Continuing Education
I lead the Contra Costa Bar Association Family Law Section young lawyer mentoring group. I participate in presenting programs at the Robert McGrath Inn of Court. I also attend legal education seminars on the topic of Family Law in excess of the required amount of continuing education hours necessary to maintain my specialization qualification.
Example Cases
I regularly handle Family Law cases where business valuations are in issue. I have represented clients in appealing diverse property division issues from adverse trial court judgments. I also represent clients with a broad spectrum of employee benefit plan issues.
Education
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
University of California - Hastings College of Law
City:
San Francisco
State:
CA
Year:
1975
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
School:
University of California, Berkeley
City:
Berkeley
State:
CA
Year:
1970
Honors:
Honors with Great Distinction.
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
I have been in practice as a family lawyer since January 1975, and I have managed my own firm since 1981. During that period I have handled more than a thousand Family Law matters, including many appeals to the California Appellate Courts and the California Supreme Court.
I represent clients in all phases of marriage dissolution and nullification, as well as appeals of all kinds of Family Law matters. This includes pre- and post-judgment motions, support, child custody and visitation, and simple and complex property division issues. I will represent clients in the traditional all-inclusive mode or in the newer unbundled (issue by issue) mode, depending on client wishes and comfort in doing things for themselves.
Previous Employment Summary
U.S. Air Force, four years after high school; Pacific Telephone & Telegraph, technical manager, between finishing college and starting law school.
Activities and Awards
I am a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a Master of the Robert McGrath Inn of Court (a mentoring organization). I have served on the Contra Costa County Bar Association Family Law Section Board of Directors and edited Section newsletter. I have served as Chair of the Contra Costa County Bar Association Technology Committee in implementing the Bar Association website.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I attempt to provide my clients with complete information about what is going on in their cases, educate them as to the issues involved and ask for their help in preparing their cases. To the extent possible, clients should understand their own case as well as I do, so that they know to bring to my attention any facts they know better than I.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I frequently review and advise clients on agreements that they have worked out between themselves and their spouses, both before and after the negotiation.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I provide unbundled (issue by issue) legal services at any level requested by my clients, including counseling, document preparation and single issue court appearances.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I like to help people solve problems. Having been through my parents' own divorce, it seemed to me that I could use the insight that came from that experience to guide people to positive outcomes, particularly for their children.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I have participated and continue to participate in civic affairs, service organizations, youth sports and school organizations, and have observed how many thousands of people, young and old, approach their own lives and problems. I have worked at absorbing those observations into my own experience in coaching people toward success.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
It provides the best opportunity in the profession to interact with and directly assist people who have major problems to solve.
What do you like best about your career?
The relationships I have with people in general and my clients.
Tell us about your law firm:
I am a solo practitioner, working with my wife as my paralegal, so all contact with my firm is with me either directly or indirectly.
What are your strengths and style?
I have been told that I am able to explain complicated legal issues in ways that make them understood by people who are not lawyers.
Personal Interests:
Community service, travel, photography, college sports.
Office Manager/Assistant
Pamela Styron
Fax
(925) 944-0591
Office Hours
Monday through Thursday,
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and
1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday,
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Emergency After Hours
No
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
No.
Hourly Rates
$350 per hour for trial court representation.
$450 per hour for representation in an appeal.
Free Initial Consultation?
Initial half hour is free.
Typical Retainer
$5,000 for trial court representation.
$15,000 for appellate court representation.
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