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Kary R. Kump
Law Offices of Farley & Kump, LLP
570 Poli St.
Ventura, CA 93001
Phone: (805) 585-1831 | Fax: (805) 585-2220
An Affordable, Efficient & Experienced Attorney
Legal Topic
Bankruptcy
Preferred New Clients
I prefer to handle cases involving Chapter 7 consumer bankruptcy, creditor relief from stay motions, and landlord evictions.
Sub-Categories
Bankruptcy
- Chapter 7
- Collections & Repossessions
- Debt Relief
- Garnishments
- Business Bankruptcy
- Credit Repair
- Credit Restoration
- Creditor Harassment
- Family Farmer Bankruptcy Chapter 12
- Personal Bankruptcy
Bar Admissions
UT, Jun 1982
Bar Number: 7075
CA, Jun 1982
Bar Number: 103335
Other Court Admissions
State of California courts; State of Utah courts; all District courts of California (Southern/Northern/Eastern/Central), 10th District Court of Utah; U.S. Claims Court and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Association Memberships
Ventura County Bar Association, Los Angeles City Bar Association, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, Inland Empire Bankruptcy Forum, Southern Utah Bar Association, and Consumer Attorneys of California.
Continuing Education
I attend legal seminars in both California and Utah as well as bankruptcy forums. I always exceed the amount of hours required.
Example Cases
One of the most satisfying cases was where a husband was hiding assets, including vehicles, on Barstow desert compound. We followed on dirt bikes with night vision goggles to find and photograph. After he was asked "do you own any vehicles" he stated emphatically "no," in open court, under penalty of perjury. He was then shown the pictures. The case was settled immediately thereafter.
One of the most frustrating cases was a jury trial against a hospital for medical negligence. A 30 year old machinist had his foot unnecessarily amputated because resident doctors damaged the femoral artery trying to insert a needle. The first trial was declared a mistrial because of an article in the local newspaper that mysteriously came out criticizing the hospital. The second trial resulted in a defense verdict. It is always satisfying to stop over zealous collection agencies that harass poor consumers.
Education
Degree:
B.A.
School:
California State University
City:
Fullerton
State:
CA
Year:
1977
Focus and Accomplishments:
I am a member of the Fullerton College Legal Clinic, a clinic who helps indigent people with family law matters, landlord tenant issues, consumer law matters, and bankruptcy problems.
Degree:
A.A.
School:
Rio Hondo College
City:
Whittier
State:
CA
Year:
1975
Focus and Accomplishments:
I received a certificate of completion for a trial course at the Hasting College of Law in 1991.
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
Western State University, College of Law
City:
Fullerton
State:
CA
Year:
1980
Focus and Accomplishments:
Moot court attorney at Norte Vista High School, Riverside, CA.
Number of Attorneys
2
State Licensed In
California & Utah
Firm Focus and History
Our firm is ever evolving. At this time we are engaged in both creditor collections and consumer Chapter 7 bankruptcies, in addition to bankruptcies, creditor motion's for relief from stay. We also handle landlord-tenant issues (mostly evictions for residential landlords) and real estate law.
I established the partnership in Carpinteria, California in June, 1999. At the time we were doing mainly creditor bankruptcy and eviction cases for several large mortgage companies and consumer bankruptcies.
Previous Employment Summary
For 15 years priors to June of 1999 I had my own practice in Riverside, CA emphasizing consumer/creditor bankruptcy law, evictions, collections, personal injury and real estate law.
Activities and Awards
1) Judge pro-tem Riverside county (1992-1999)
2) Arbitrator/mediator Riverside county (1992-1999)
3) Mediator 9th District Court of Appeals, Division ii, in Riverside (1995-1999)
4) Pro-bono landlord tenant Ventura Bar Association
5) Judge pro-tem/mediator training Ventura county
6) Hearing compliance officer - City of Riverside
7) Arbitrator - Santa Barbara Better Business Bureau
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
As long as clients use a common sense approach to educating themselves on the actual law and not what television says the law is, then I see no problem with clients educating themselves.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
In the context of bankruptcy it is very difficult to review documents prepared by clients as the law requires independent verification of certain facts regarding assets and debts. It is more appropriate with landlord-tenant and family law issues.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
Again, the new bankruptcy laws basically prohibit this approach (coach clients who want to represent themselves). There are too many "traps for the unwary" and the law is even difficult for attorneys to abide by.
Coaching a client may be o.k. in small claims, landlord-tenant or family law cases.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I am a people person. I wanted to help the folks who get up and go to work everyday. They seemed like the ones who truly needed an attorney. The poor get legal aid, the rich have big law firms on retainer. But what does the person in the middle get? We have, for over 25 years, represented the working person by keeping our overhead and office costs to a minimum so that they can afford quality legal representation.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I worked my way through college and law school by unloading trucks for allied van lines and waxing cars. I have been married for 30 years and have raised 5 boys. I have been active in boy scouts, little league and my church. All of these experiences make me a better lawyer.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
Bankruptcy, evictions, collections and family law issues are very traumatic times for people. I find satisfaction in helping them get through their legal problems as economically as possible.
What do you like best about your career?
Helping others through traumatic legal situations both economically and competently is very satisfying.
Tell us about your law firm:
I am basically a solo practitioner so all of my clients deal directly with me. I have a wonderful legal assistant who is attentive to all my clients' immediate needs. She has a wealth of knowledge and is sensitive to the needs of my clients.
All phone calls are returned within 48 hours.
What are your strengths and style?
I respond immediately and personally to my clients' legal needs. I use a courteous common sense approach in dealing with the courts and other attorneys. I interact with honesty and integrity. I like to get tasks done as soon as possible. I don't procrastinate.
Personal Interests:
I enjoy golf, scuba-diving, tennis, traveling, scouting, participating in my church and doing community service.
Office Manager/Assistant
Dolores Mecham.
Fax
(805) 585-2220
Office Hours
Monday through Thursday, 9:00a.m. to 4:30p.m.
Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
We speak some Spanish.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Consumer Chapter 7 bankruptcy representation starts at $1,200 plus filing fees. Fees for eviction cases, including local trials, start at $450 plus costs.
Hourly Rates
$150 to $250 per hour.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, I offer a free initial consultation for bankruptcy and personal injury clients. For landlord-tenant matters or real estate law cases I charge $35 for 1/2 hour.
Typical Retainer
A typical retainer for bankruptcy cases is $750.
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