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D. Randall Ensminger

D. Randall Ensminger

Ensminger Law Offices PC
605 G St # 350
Lincoln, CA 95648

Phone: (916) 434-0220  |  Fax: (916) 434-2530
http://www.ensmingerlaw.com/

Contact D. Randall Ensminger

Over 25 Years of Legal Experience.

Legal Topic

Bankruptcy

Preferred New Clients

We handle Chapter 7 Bankruptcy as well as Real Estate Law, Business Law, Criminal Law, DUI's, Wills and Trust, Wrongful Death and Personal Injury.

Sub-Categories

Bankruptcy
  • Chapter 7
  • Business Bankruptcy
  • Personal Bankruptcy
  • Foreclosures

Bar Admissions

CA, Aug 1999
Bar Number: 202371

AK, Aug 1981
Bar Number: 8111089

Other Court Admissions

All State Courts in California, All State Courts in Alaska, U.S. District Court District of Alaska, US District Court Eastern District of California, U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Association Memberships

California State Bar and Alaska State Bar.

Continuing Education

I attend Continuing Legal Education courses related to my practice.

Example Cases

Ensminger Law Offices works with individuals, owners, property managers, tenants, financial institutions and investors in all types of transactions from routine purchase agreements to complicated development plans. Our real estate practice includes:

* Buy & sale transactional disputes
* Brokerage commission disputes
* Construction-contract issues and litigation
* Contract negotiations
* Foreclosures
* Landlord-tenant disputes
* Lease negotiations and contracts
* Property-management issues
* Title-insurance matters
* Zoning issues

Education

Degree:

Juris Doctor

School:

University of Washington School of Law

City:

Seattle

State:

WA

Year:

1981

 

Degree:

Bachelor of Science

School:

Oregon State University

City:

Corvallis

State:

OR

Year:

1978

Honors:

Magna Cum Laudé

Focus and Accomplishments:

Political Science

Number of Attorneys

1

State Licensed In

California and Alaska

Firm Focus and History

With offices in Lincoln and Roseville, California, in the Sacramento Valley and also in Fairbanks, Alaska, Ensminger Law Offices, P.C. prides itself on the delivery of vigorous and creative advocacy for all clients and makes sure its clients receive honest, quality representation in a broad range of practice areas. When "everything is on the line", many clients choose Ensminger Law Offices over larger competitors because of their personal approach. We handle Sacramento (area) and Fairbanks (area) legal matters pertaining to:

* Criminal Law
* DUI
* Personal Injury
* Wrongful Death
* Wills and Trusts
* Real Estate
* Bankruptcy

Previous Employment Summary

California Power Aggregators, LLC, Sacramento, CA
CEO
October 1997 - January 2000
California's first independent electricity buying group. Provided legal and managerial expertise to form and lead successful start-up taking advantage of the restructuring of the electricity industry.

U. S. Small Business Administration Sacramento, CA
Attorney Advisor, SBA Disaster Division
June 1994 - June 1997
Provided legal advice to loan officers and applicants concerning federal lending regulations and applicable insurance and real estate laws with special emphasis on condominiums and planned developments.

Law Offices of D. Randall Ensminger, Attorney/Owner, Jan 1983-Dec 2005
Owned and operated general practice with a varied of legal services.

Hughes, Thorsness, Gantz, Powell & Brundin
Fairbanks, AK - Associate Attorney
June 1981 - September 1982

State of Alaska Hearing Officer
March 1988 - July 1989
Served as hearing officer for appeals to the State Medical Board and Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.

Activities and Awards

Chairman- Fairbanks Northstar Borough, Plattingboard 1982-1990 -

President- Fairbanks Golf and Country Club 1990-199

Member- City/County of Sacramento Golf Council 1995-1997

President- Easter Seals Society of Alaska 1983-1985

Member - National Easter Seals Society 1985-1991

VP - National Easter Seals Society 1990-1992

What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

That makes my job easier.

Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?

We welcome clients who wish to represent themselves and are happy to review their documents.

Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

We specialize in providing bundled legal services, including pro se litigant advice.

Why did you decide to be a lawyer?

I had a desire to help average people solve legal problems for a fair price.

What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?

As the product of a middle class working family, my parents were a teacher and bookkeeper, I've learned the importance of hard work and the value of a hard-earned dollar. I was inspired to devise a business plan for providing affordable legal services without the old-fashioned retainer and hourly fee system.

Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?

I learned how to practice law in Alaska in the 1980's. Most all the attorneys were general practitioners and I have tried to continue that style of providing general services to individuals and small businesses on a variety of common legal matters.

What do you like best about your career?

The opportunity to help people solve problems at a price they can afford.

Tell us about your law firm:

I am a solo practitioner assisted by a secretary, paralegal, and litigation assistant.

What are your strengths and style?

Honest, quality representation in a broad range of practice areas at an affordable price.

Personal Interests:

My wife and I have a young family. My two girls (4 and 6 years old) have supplanted most of my personal interests for now, but I still like to think of myself as a tennis player, golfer, hunter, fisherman and skier.

Office Manager/Assistant

Anna Murphy

Fax

(916) 434-2530

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Emergency After Hours

No

Foreign Languages

Spanish

Additional Offices

Roseville, CA
3017 Douglas Blvd.
Suite 300
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 772-5469

Fairbanks, AK
618 Gaffney Rd.
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 458-7766

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy - $1,200
Corporate Formation - $1,500
LLC Formation - $1,500
Partnership Formation - $1,000
Felonies - $5,000 without trial
Felony Trial - $2,000/day
DUI Defense - $1,500 without trial
DUI Defense Trial - $1,000/day
Non-DUI Misdemeanors - $2,000 w/0 trial
Non-DUI Misdemeanors (Trial)
Wills - $300
Trusts - $800
Will / Trust / (1) Grant Deed Package - $1,000
Joint Trust / 2 wills / (1) Deed Package - $1,250
Real Estate Litigation: available on a hybrid fee basis - retainer and percentage.

Hourly Rates

$250.

Free Initial Consultation?

Yes we do; length and whether in-person or telephonic is up to the discretion of the attorney.

Typical Retainer

Retainers depend on the clients matter.

Understanding Fees

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