Bankruptcy

My law practice currently has three attorneys and we represent clients who need to file for bankruptcy protection under Chapters 7 or 13. We routinely stop foreclosure sales, and protect consumers from aggressive creditors and collectors. We also represent clients regarding serious personal injury cases involving auto or vehicle collisions or wrongful termination cases involving sexual harassment, age discrimination, disability discrimination, and other law violations.

• Chapter 13
• Chapter 7
• Debt Relief
• Garnishments
• Business Bankruptcy
• Creditor Harassment
• Personal Bankruptcy
• Foreclosures

CA, Jun 1977
Bar Number: 74538

Federal & State Courts in California.

Consumers Attorneys of Los Angeles & Los Angeles County Bar Association Eastern Bar Association.

I attend continuing legal education courses. I tend to focus my education hours on trial practice and preparation, bankruptcy law, employment law, personal injury law, estate planning law and probate law.

1. Litigation of a complex real estate fraud case: recovery of a six-figure amount.
2. Litigation of a medical malpractice and wrongful death case: total recovery $850,000.
3. Litigation of a defective road and serious injury case: total recovery $650,000.
4. Defense of a complex partnership dissolution matter involving nine commercial properties and real state securities with estimated value of $10 million: successful outcome by minimizing the amount paid by client and the savings estimated at $2 million.
5. Litigation and resolution of wrongful termination, including sexual harassment, age discrimination, gender discrimination, with successful results.
6. Acted as a litigation consultant for out-of-state attorneys representing a well-known corporation which focuses on fast foods with successful results.
7. Represented debtor in bankruptcy fraud action and obtained a defense judgment where creditor was claiming 3.75 million dollars in damages.
8. Prosecuted or defended in excess of 200 jury, non-jury, and administrative law trials.
9. Prosecuted a partnership fraud action and through trial and appeal, prevailed. The final judgment with interest was in excess of 1.2 million dollars.

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California

Our focus is to advise and assist our clients in their various legal problems. We help them recover and be compensated for their losses. Further, we provide legal assistance for clients going through separation and breaking up of their marriages, including child custody, child support, spousal support, and division of family assets and liabilities. We also assist clients facing financial difficulties by representing them in Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy matters.

Probate and estate planning counseling and representation is another area of focus for us.

Our firm was established in 1977. For approximately 20 years we were located in Diamond Bar California. After acquiring a commercial building, we are now located across from the Pomona Superior Court complex in Pomona California.

I have been an attorney for 31+ years and focus on civil litigation, including business and personal injury litigation. I have prosecuted and defended a variety of cases over the years. I have represented clients in family law and probate matters, as well as drafted will, trusts, and prepared estate plans. I have also represented clients in bankruptcy filings and litigation. I have an extensive business and accounting background, and I've represented clients before the Internal Revenue Service and other administrative agencies.

I was a judge pro tem for approximately eight years for the Los Angeles County Superior Court.

Marilyn Schwab.

(909) 397-9907

Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Vivian Ramirez Hemming and Wendy Encinas speak Spanish.

I typically either charge on an hourly basis or on a contingency fee basis. I will quote a flat rate or fee once I know what the depth of my involvement will be.

Areas where I quote a flat fee are: bankruptcy petition filings and representation, small claims court consultation, drafting of legal documents, and Internal Revenue Service audit representation.

My hourly rates vary. For paralegals they start at $125 per hour and for attorneys up to $300 per hour.

I typically offer free consultations by telephone for contingency fee legal matters. All other matters I do charge for office visits, but I give the client credit towards a retainer if I'm retained.

It varies from $500 to $10,000 depending upon the nature and complexity of the problem.