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Neil E. Schwartz
Law Offices of Neil Schwartz
4900 California Avenue
Suite B210
Bakersfield, CA 933313
Phone: (661) 326-1122 | Fax: (661) 377-1515
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Legal Topic
Bankruptcy
Preferred New Clients
I have no preference.
Sub-Categories
Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 7
- Debt Relief
- Business Bankruptcy
- Credit Repair
- Personal Bankruptcy
- Foreclosures
Bar Admissions
CA, Nov 2001
Bar Number: 215002
Other Court Admissions
Federal Jurisdictions; Central District of California; Eastern District of California; Northern District of California; Southern District of California.
Association Memberships
California Bar Association; Kern County Bar Association; Central California Bar Association.
Continuing Education
I take seminars to fulfill my continuing education requirements with the Central California Bankruptcy Association. They offer courses dealing with issues that have risen specifically in my areas of Fresno and Kern Counties.
Example Cases
We always move very quickly on cases.
Examples:
I had a client who came in at 8:30 a.m. and had a foreclosure sale for 9:30 a.m. and we filed a Chapter 13 and stopped the sale.
I had a wage garnishment client come in on a Saturday and by 9:00 a.m. Monday, the garnishment was stopped.
Education
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
City:
San Diego
State:
CA
Year:
2001
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
School:
San Diego State University
City:
San Diego
State:
CA
Year:
1997
Focus and Accomplishments:
Political Science
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
The firm was founded in November, 2006. Its focus is Consumer Bankruptcy.
Previous Employment Summary
I was with Price Law Group from August, 2003 until November, 2006.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
It is very helpful because clients can ask better questions.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I am open to review and assist in any way I can.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I am unwilling because of liability considerations.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I have always wanted to be an attorney so that I could help people.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
My prior work experience working with the public has helped me relate to and build a better repartee with clients.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
It's fun and I enjoy helping people in their individual situations.
What do you like best about your career?
Helping people.
Tell us about your law firm:
I have an assistant who cares about all of my clients. She has a maternal instinct that aids in reassuring and comforting my clients.
What are your strengths and style?
My strengths are that I am hard working and am a "people person."
Personal Interests:
Sports, wine tasting, gourmet foods.
Office Manager/Assistant
Jennifer
Fax
(661) 377-1515
Office Hours
Monday through Saturday
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
Spanish
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
No. Per case. Bankruptcy can vary quite a bit depending on the complexity of each case.
Hourly Rates
We don't bill hourly, we bill per case.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes.
Typical Retainer
No.
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