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Kevin Kump
Law Office of Kevin Kump
415 West Foothill Blvd.
Suite 200A
Claremont, CA 91711
Phone: (909) 482-0530 | Fax: (909) 494-8209
http://www.kumparnoldlaw.com/
Real Estate and Consumer Law Firm-20 Years in So. Cal.
Legal Topic
Real Estate
Preferred New Clients
I prefer to handle real estate cases involving individuals, banks, credit unions, finance companies, realtors, auto dealers, collection agencies and businesses.
Sub-Categories
Commercial Real Estate
- Architectural & Engineering
- Broker & Transaction Litigation
- Building Codes
- Buying & Selling
- Condemnation
- Condominiums & Cooperatives
- Construction Contracts
- Construction Defects
- Construction Financing
- Conveyancing
- Eminent Domain
- Homeowners' Associations
- Insurance
- Land Contracts
- Land Use & Zoning
- Mechanics' Liens
- Mortgages
- Real Estate Loans
- Renting & Leasing
- Title Insurance
- Title Litigation
- Landlord
- Tenant
- Tenants' Rights
- Architectural & Engineering
- Broker & Transaction Litigation
- Building Codes
- Buying & Selling
- Condemnation
- Condominiums & Cooperatives
- Construction Contracts
- Construction Defects
- Construction Financing
- Conveyancing
- Eminent Domain
- Homeowners' Associations
- Insurance
- Land Contracts
- Land Use & Zoning
- Mechanics' Liens
- Mortgages
- Property Taxes
- Real Estate Loans
- Renting & Leasing
- Title Insurance
- Title Litigation
- Landlord
- Tenant
- Tenants' Rights
Bar Admissions
CA, Jun 1988
Bar Number: 134043
Other Court Admissions
All California Courts; Federal Central, Eastern and Southern District.
Association Memberships
Riverside County Bar Association, San Bernardino County Bar Association and California State Bar Real Estate Section.
Continuing Education
I always exceed the maximum continuing education hours required.
Example Cases
I prevailed on a jury trial for real estate broker misconduct.
I obtained a large settlement for a client victim to wrongful repossession of their motor vehicle.
I successfully litigated thousands of collection and landlord/tenant cases.
Education
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
School:
Whittier College
City:
Whittier
State:
CA
Year:
1983
Focus and Accomplishments:
Varsity Baseball.
Degree:
Associate of Arts
School:
Fullerton Community College
City:
Fullerton
State:
CA
Year:
1981
Honors:
Dean's List.
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
Western State College of Law
City:
Fullerton
State:
CA
Year:
1986
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
I am a licensed real estate broker whose practice focuses on real estate legal matters.
I have practiced law in southern California for 20 years. I am a former in-house attorney for banks and financial institutions.
The firm was moved to Claremont in 2006, where we conveniently handle cases in the counties of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange.
Previous Employment Summary
I spent five years as the vice-president and legal counsel of the Wachovia Bank - Auto Finance Division (aka WFS Financial). For two years I was the vice-president and legal counsel for BBVA Bancomer USA. The balance of my career has been as a sole practitioner.
Activities and Awards
Volunteer - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County and Inland Empire Mandatory Fee Arbitration Committee - State Bar of California
Volunteer - Christmas Elves Program, Riverside County Bar Association
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
Clients should make every effort to educate themselves on their particular legal matters. In doing this, a client can determine if the legal matter is simple enough for the client to handle themselves or if they hire an attorney. My most successful cases have been when the client takes an active role in the legal process.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I am willing to review documents prepared by clients.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I am happy to provide advice to clients regarding the legal process.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I feel that lawyers not only help businesses, they help level the playing field for individuals. My drive to help people led me to become a lawyer.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
My 20 years of experience representing large financial institutions as well as individuals has helped me improve my legal skills. I understand how the system works from all sides. I have a knack for putting people at ease while they are experiencing sometimes-stressful legal processes.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I enjoy real estate and other related issues. I enjoy helping consumers through the legal process.
What do you like best about your career?
The best thing about being a lawyer is the ability to provide help where it is needed to those in need.
Tell us about your law firm:
I am a sole practitioner, so I am very "hands on" with my clients. My litigation manger, Ed Garcia, and my legal secretary, Margarita Leal, have been with me for many years. We are experienced and responsive to our clients.
What are your strengths and style?
Because of my extensive legal experience, I am able to quickly access legal situations and explain them to my clients in terms they can understand. My clients deal with me and not junior associates.
Personal Interests:
I enjoy the outdoors and sports. I am an ex-college baseball player, golfer, kayaker, and surfer.
Office Manager/Assistant
Ed Garcia.
Fax
(909) 494-8209
Office Hours
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Evening and weekend appointments available.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
Spanish
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
I have fixed fees, contingency fees and hourly rates. The price depends on the type and complexity of the legal matter. All fees will be discussed up front and represented in a written fee agreement.
Hourly Rates
$175 per hour.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, I sometimes offer a free half-hour consultation dependent upon what the legal matter at hand is.
Typical Retainer
Yes, I do require a retainer in some cases.
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