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Scott E. Turner
Scott E. Turner, Attorney at Law
2000 Broadway St
Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone: (650) 364-2470 | Fax: (650) 364-5788
Hands on, Personal service
Legal Topic
Family Law
Preferred New Clients
I do not discriminate.
Sub-Categories
Family Law
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Name Changes
- Restraining Orders
- Enforcement Actions
- Child Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Elder Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Adoptions
- Child Support
- Children's Rights
- Custody
- Paternity
- Visitation
- Civil Unions
- Domestic Partnerships
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender Rights
- Living Together/Cohabitation
- Marriage
- Power of Attorney
- Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
- Competency Hearings
- Guardianships & Conservatorships
- Long-Term Care
- Powers of Attorney
- Medicaid & Medicare Planning
- Advanced Health Care Directive
- Healthcare Power of Attorney
- Grandparent Rights
- Termination of Parental Rights
Legal Topic
Divorce
Preferred New Clients
I do not discriminate.
Sub-Categories
Divorce
- Alimony/Palimony/Spousal Support
- Annulment
- Child Support
- Custody/Visitation Rights
- Delinquent Support Payments
- Division of Property
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution(ADR)
- Restraining Orders
- Uncontested Divorce
Bar Admissions
CA, Dec 1975
Bar Number: 67856
Other Court Admissions
California State, Northern District of California 9th Circuit
Association Memberships
State Bar of California
Continuing Education
I take online seminars because they fit better into my schedule.
Example Cases
Dissolution
Domestic Partnership: Both same sex and non-same-sex couples
Paternity and/or guardianship
Pre & Post Nuptial Agreements
Trusts: Revocable & Irrevocable Living Trusts, Intervivos Trusts to Avoid Probate (Living Trusts), Special Needs Trusts. These are Trusts set up by family members to benefit a disabled family member. The disabled person typically receives Social Security and Medicare. Special Needs Trusts ensure that the disabled person can benefit from their inheritance or personal injury awards or other moneys set aside for them, without losing their federal and state benefits.
General Civil Actions
Bankruptcy: In particular Chapters 7 & 13.
Education
Degree:
B.A.
School:
UCLA
City:
Los Angeles
State:
CA
Year:
1972
Focus and Accomplishments:
Double Major in Political Science and Philosophy.
Degree:
J.D.
School:
Hastings School of Law
City:
San Francisco
State:
CA
Year:
1975
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
Family Law, Bankruptcy and Civil matters for small and personal matters or individuals.
Previous Employment Summary
I have been in private practice since 1975.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I think it is wonderful when clients take initiative to educate themselves; in fact, I often encourage my clients to familiarize themselves with the legal aspects of their cases. I do, however, inform them that it is rarely a good idea to second guess an attorney.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
One of my services is to review client-prepared documents for those who wish to handle their own legal issues.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I do this routinely.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
There are too many reasons to list. In general, because I like to meet and help people.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I have been a lawyer as long as I can remember. I was born into a family of lawyers. The best education I ever received was from my father, whom from a very young age, groomed me to think and act like a lawyer. I began interning in my father's law firm while I was still in law school. I officially joined his firm in 1975.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I like helping people and the more I helped people, the more people I wanted to help. In a sense, you can say I didn't choose family law, it chose me.
What do you like best about your career?
First and foremost, helping people, and a close second is meeting with my clients one on one and being able to give them personal attention.
Tell us about your law firm:
My firm is a two-person office. We have a very relaxed, family-oriented atmosphere. We get to know each of our clients personally and tend to their cases and issues on a personal level. My assistant is very personable and extremely knowledgeable. She is also very caring and resourceful. Issues are addressed almost immediately as she does not allow them to sit on either of our desks. She is my right hand.
What are your strengths and style?
Every war ends through settlement negotiations. It is my style to try and settle every matter through negotiations without going into war first. I am a proponent of communication with opposing counsel or side to prevent war. If communication and negotiation does not work, I will go to war and fight for my client and my client's rights.
Personal Interests:
I am an avid reader, typically reading multiple books at one time. I am also passionate about watching and collecting old movies.
Office Manager/Assistant
Lily Shakouri
Fax
(650) 364-5788
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Weekends by appointment only.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
Farsi, Spanish
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
I have flat-fees for simple ordinary bankruptcy cases and certain financial-related matters.
Hourly Rates
$325.
Free Initial Consultation?
30 minutes of free initial consultation.
Typical Retainer
No typical retainer.
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