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Paula E. Meyer

Paula E. Meyer

Paula E. Meyer & Associates
730 East Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA 92866

Phone: (714) 744-6400  |  Fax: (714) 744-6111
http://www.paulameyerlaw.com

Contact Paula E. Meyer

Your Real Estate Lawyer

Legal Topic

Real Estate

Preferred New Clients

My areas of legal expertise include real estate, business, and labor and employment matters.

Sub-Categories

Commercial Real Estate
  • Broker & Transaction Litigation
  • Building Codes
  • Buying & Selling
  • Condemnation
  • Condominiums & Cooperatives
  • Construction Contracts
  • Construction Defects
  • Construction Financing
  • Conveyancing
  • Eminent Domain
  • Homeowners' Associations
  • Mechanics' Liens
  • Mold Claims
  • Mortgages
  • Property Taxes
  • Real Estate Loans
  • Renting & Leasing
  • Title Insurance
  • Title Litigation
  • Landlord
  • Tenant
Residential Real Estate
  • Broker & Transaction Litigation
  • Building Codes
  • Buying & Selling
  • Condemnation
  • Condominiums & Cooperatives
  • Construction Contracts
  • Construction Defects
  • Construction Financing
  • Conveyancing
  • Eminent Domain
  • Homeowners' Associations
  • Mechanics' Liens
  • Mold Claims
  • Mortgages
  • Property Taxes
  • Real Estate Loans
  • Renting & Leasing
  • Title Insurance
  • Landlord

Bar Admissions

CA, Dec 1983
Bar Number: 109622

Other Court Admissions

I am admitted to practice before all Courts of the State of California, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Central, Southern, and Eastern Districts of California.

Association Memberships

American Bar Association (Litigation and Real Property Sections)
Orange County Bar Association (Real Estate, Labor and Employment, Business Litigation, and Environmental Law Sections)
State Bar of California

Continuing Education

I exceed all continuing education hourly requirements.

Example Cases

I was pleased to be able to obtain a judgment rescinding the transfer of real estate from an elderly client that was obtained by fraud.
I was able to obtain a recovery for a family who purchased a home where the seller failed to disclose a material concerning the geotechnical condition of the property.

Education

Degree:

J.D.

School:

University of California Hastings College of Law

City:

San Francisco

State:

CA

Year:

1983

Focus and Accomplishments:

I served as a judicial extern to Justice James H. Hastings of the California Courts of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Three.

 

Degree:

B.A.

School:

Chapman University

City:

Orange

State:

CA

Year:

1980

Honors:

Presidential Scholar

Focus and Accomplishments:

Sociology and Social Work

Number of Attorneys

1

State Licensed In

California

Firm Focus and History

Paula E. Meyer & Associates, A Professional Law Corporation has successfully represented clients in Courts throughout the State of California for 20 years, primarily in real estate, business, and employment/labor cases. I have handled hundreds of court cases to conclusion, countless mediations and arbitrations, as well as more than 1,500 real estate disputes.

My extensive experience enables the firm to litigate cases in an efficient and effective manner. I am committed to achieving my clients' goals through thoughtful planning and prompt execution.

Whether the solution is preventative legal work, alternative dispute resolution or litigation, clients are fully informed of their options, advised regarding the approach consistent with their objectives, and counseled about all developments. My broad experience aids in the evaluation and preparation of a case for trial, and assists clients to maximize recovery and minimize exposure in Court.

For many clients, Paula E. Meyer & Associates offers day-to-day legal advice and general business legal counseling in addition to litigation services.

Previous Employment Summary

I primarily practiced real estate, business, labor and employment litigation as an associate with Helsing & Rockwell, Inc. (1983-1985), and ultimately as a principal with Rockwell & Meyer, Inc. (1985-2002) prior to founding Paula E. Meyer & Associates, A Professional Law Corporation in 2002.

Activities and Awards

Orange Chamber of Commerce, Member
Orange County Forum, Member
Orange County Child Abuse Prevention Center, Past President and Director
United Way, Women's Philanthropy Fund, Member
Center Club, Women of Wall Street, President
Salem Lutheran Church, Member

What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

I'm in favor of it.

Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?

Yes.

Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

Yes.

Why did you decide to be a lawyer?

I wanted to help people.

What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?

My more-than-22 years of experience litigating every imaginable real estate issue.

Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?

I have always had an interest in real estate.

What do you like best about your career?

It is always intellectually interesting and provides a real service to people.

Tell us about your law firm:

My staff includes an experienced paralegal who has worked with me for more than 12 years, a legal assistant, and a bookkeeper. I'm pleased to report that my staff is bilingual (in Spanish).

What are your strengths and style?

I have the ability to resolve cases when possible.

I have found that it serves my clients interests to be courteous.

Personal Interests:

I'm a member of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Child Abuse Prevention Center and the Salem Lutheran Church. I am also a member of the Orange County United Way's Women in Philanthropy.

Office Manager/Assistant

Russ

Fax

(714) 744-6111

Office Hours

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

After hours by arrangement.

Emergency After Hours

No

Foreign Languages

Spanish (Staff)

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

No, everything is hourly.

Hourly Rates

$300

Free Initial Consultation?

Free, brief initial telephone consultation.

Typical Retainer

Varies depending on the nature of the case.

Understanding Fees

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