Bankruptcy

I prefer to represent individuals in Chapter 7 bankruptcy matters.

• Chapter 7
• Collections & Repossessions
• Debt Relief
• Garnishments
• Creditor Harassment
• Personal Bankruptcy

CA, Oct 1978
Bar Number: 81346

Federal Courts including the Federal Court of Appeals in California, and all California State Courts.

Redlands Chamber of Commerce.

I attend seminars which are relevant to my practice.

I represented a partnership in a bankruptcy case. One of the partner's sons died of AIDS. A law firm in Louisiana called me and informed me that four pharmaceutical companies had produced blood for hemophiliacs which were infected with the AIDS virus. The partner's son was one of thousands of people who were infected with and/or died because of the infected plasma. A class action lawsuit was filed in a federal district court in Illinois. The companies offered a settlement which the victims could either accept or preserve their right to a trial. The federal district court judge issued orders for those victims who wished to settle their cases with the pharmaceutical companies. For some California victims, there wasn't a procedure to obtain a California order requested by the federal court judge. I created my own procedure in California, which was accepted in all four California counties where a claim was filed.

I filed a petition for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy for a client. The client incurred over $360,000 in unsecured debt. The bankruptcy trustee inquired how the client intended to repay those obligations at the time the debts were incurred. The client was bipolar. For one year, I supplied the bankruptcy trustee with medical information regarding the behavior of people who suffer from being bipolar. All of the client's obligations were discharged in the bankruptcy case.

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California

I've been practicing law for 30 years. The focus of my firm has always been families and the problems which arise such as dissolutions, bankruptcy, and small businesses.

I primarily handle family law and bankruptcy matters. In addition, I teach law school and matters involving civil litigation and advise and form business entities.

I am and have been a law professor and sole practitioner for the past 30 years.

I received an Honorary Doctorate of Law. I have also received several "Who's Who in American Law" awards.

I also am an arbitrator and mediator for the courts in San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties.

Terry Vandell.

(818) 242-9568

Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Yes

There are individuals in our building who provide us with Spanish language support.

For bankruptcy, my fee for Chapter 7, without motions or hearings, is $2,000 plus cost. In other areas, such as family law, if the parties have an uncontested situation, my fee is $3,000 plus cost.

$300 per hour.

Yes, for one half-hour.

Yes, my typical retainer in a non-contingency fee is around $5,000, but it varies depending on the case. Beyond that, the hourly rate applies