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Caroline Kim
Legal Helpers, the Law Offices of Macey & Aleman
4300 Long Beach Blvd
Suite 420
Long Beach, CA 90807
Phone: (877) 245-2098 | Fax: (714) 834-1896
http://www.legalhelpers.com
Comprehensive Representation
Legal Topic
Bankruptcy
Preferred New Clients
I like to take on cases where clients have a real need for a bankruptcy and are truly in debt to the point where they can't get out.
Sub-Categories
Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 7
- Credit Disputes
- Debt Relief
- Garnishments
- Credit Repair
- Credit Restoration
- Creditor Harassment
- Personal Bankruptcy
Bar Admissions
CA, Jun 2007
Bar Number: 249190
Other Court Admissions
The Southern and Central District Federal Courts.
Association Memberships
I have been a member of the State Bar of California since June of 2007 and the San Diego County Bar Association since June of 2007.
Continuing Education
I've been taking classes at San Diego County Bar Association on various topics which are relevant both to bankruptcy and general legal practice.
Example Cases
I've dealt with many civil litigation cases. For example, I represented a client who bought a business from another party, but was lied to about the amount in the inventory. Our client filed a lawsuit claiming fraud and we prevailed. We were able to recover damages.
Education
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
California Western School of Law
City:
San Diego
State:
CA
Year:
2006
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
School:
UC San Diego
City:
San Diego
State:
CA
Year:
1998
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts - U.S. History
School:
UC San Diego
City:
San Diego
State:
CA
Year:
1998
Number of Attorneys
6
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
We've been focusing on representing debtors in bankruptcy cases for around 16 years and we've gone national since the firm's inception.
Our focus is to help people who are in distressed situations, mainly dealing with consumer debt.
Previous Employment Summary
I practiced general law including bankruptcy. About eight years ago, I was working in consumer bankruptcy on the creditor side of disputes.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I think it's great! I think everyone should be self-educated when approaching an attorney for assistance.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I am very willing to review documents prepared by clients.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I am unwilling to do coach clients who want to represent themselves because I would not want to be responsible for the outcome.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I wanted to be a lawyer because when I was growing up, I saw a lot of laypeople struggling with contracts and bigger issues. When I saw that, I wanted to help others in dealing with and understanding the complexities of the legal system.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I think that generally, I have experience dealing with many types of people, so my thinking isn't narrowly restricted. I am able to relate to others in order to better assist them.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
First of all, I did bankruptcy work about 8 years ago and I really enjoyed helping clients leave much happier and optimistic than when they came in. I also worked for nonprofit organizations and I feel that it was a natural transition from that type of work to move on to bankruptcy.
What do you like best about your career?
I love meeting with clients. I think every time you meet a different person, you are introduced to a different, interesting story.
Tell us about your law firm:
I think the people I work with are great and they are all team players. My paralegals are my backbone and my foundation.
What are your strengths and style?
My strengths are that I speak three languages and I am able to come up with solutions quickly. My style is very international and I aggressively represent my clients.
Personal Interests:
I love traveling, experimenting with different international foods, leaning new languages, camping, skiing and hiking.
Office Manager/Assistant
Yathida Lipha
Fax
(714) 834-1896
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 6:40 p.m.
Saturday
8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
I speak Spanish and Korean.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
For Chapter 13, the fee is fixed by the court. For Chapter 7, it depends on the complexity of the case.
Hourly Rates
Outside the scope of our contract, we have hourly rates which apply.
Free Initial Consultation?
The first consultation is free.
Typical Retainer
In order to retain our services, a potential client must provide at least $100.
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