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Christine Tour-Sarkissian

Christine Tour-Sarkissian

Tour-Sarkissian Law Offices
211 Gough Street
Suite 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102

Phone: (415) 626-7744  |  Fax: (415) 626-8189
http://www.tslo.com

Contact Christine Tour-Sarkissian

Legal Topic

Family Law

Preferred New Clients

I prefer to work with clients who have interesting legal issues.

Sub-Categories

Family Law
  • Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
  • Name Changes
  • Restraining Orders
Abuse
  • Child Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
Children
  • Child Support
  • Custody
  • Paternity
  • State Child Protection
  • Visitation
Couples
  • Domestic Partnerships
  • Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender Rights
  • Living Together/Cohabitation
  • Marriage
  • Power of Attorney
  • Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Elder Law
  • Competency Hearings
  • Guardianships & Conservatorships
  • Powers of Attorney

Legal Topic

Divorce

Preferred New Clients

I prefer to work with clients who have interesting legal issues.

Sub-Categories

Divorce
  • Alimony/Palimony/Spousal Support
  • Annulment

Bar Admissions

CA, Jun 1985
Bar Number: 118794

Specialty Certifications

In 2002, I became certified as a family law specialist by the California Sate Bar.

Other Court Admissions

Admitted to practice law in California and the District of Columbia

Association Memberships

American Bar Association Real Property and Family Law Sections, the State Bar of California Real Property and Family Law Sections, and the Armenian Bar Association

Continuing Education

I have attended all State Bar and American Bar Association seminars as related to family law and real estate. Also, since 1995, I have taught numerous classes including: Real Estate Transaction, Real Estate Litigation, Property, Real Estate Finance, Commercial Finance, and the General Civil Litigation Practice Clinic.

Papers and Publications

I am the author of "Great Real Estate Cases 2000", published by California's Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB), and an April 2005 article on mediation, also published by CEB.

Example Cases

I have worked on many international cases involving child custody, visitation, support, and enforcement issues that appeal to my multicultural background.

Education

Degree:

B.A.

School:

University of San Francisco

City:

San Francisco

State:

CA

Year:

1980

Honors:

Graduated with Honors

Focus and Accomplishments:

Major: Psychology

 

Degree:

J.D.

School:

Golden Gate University School of Law

City:

San Francisco

State:

CA

Year:

1984

 

Degree:

LL.M.

School:

Golden Gate University School of Law

City:

San Francisco

State:

CA

Year:

2004

Number of Attorneys

4

State Licensed In

California, District of Columbia

Firm Focus and History

Our firm represents American and foreign individuals and corporate clients in a wide variety of legal matters. The firm concentrates in business, family, probate and estate planning, immigration, and real estate matters. It provides general civil litigation expertise and handles transactions locally, in Europe, and in the Middle East. The principals of the Tour-Sarkissian Law Offices are fluent in French, Armenian and Arabic. I co-founded Tour-Sarkissian Law Offices in 1988.

Previous Employment Summary

From 1985 through 1988, I was a partner at Baker, Wright, Dear, and Deome in Oakland, California. In 1988, I co-founded the Tour-Sarkissian Law Offices in San Francisco, California. As a partner, I represent clients from all over the world in family law matters, including marital dissolution and child custody cases in Hague and non-Hague convention signatory countries. I also represent high-asset clients with support and enforcement issues in the United States and internationally.

Activities and Awards

Since 1995, I have been an adjunct professor at Golden Gate University School of Law, teaching courses in Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Litigation, Property, Real Estate Finance, Commercial Finance and General Civil Litigation Practice.

I have been a real estate broker since 1997. I am co-owner and founder of Amicus Realty, a real estate firm specializing in commercial and residential real estate transactions.

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

I believe that it is important for clients to educate themselves on legal issues.

Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?

It depends on the client.

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

Not generally.

Why did you decide to be a lawyer?

I decided to be a lawyer because I enjoyed the mental exercise and analytical thinking that is inherent in the practice of law.

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

My experience in Journalism, Psychology, and Mathematics, and the fact that I majored in English, help me to be a better lawyer.

Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?

I decided on my primary specialty because I enjoy the nature of issues presented by family law; the subject matter of real estate law also interests me.

What do you like best about your career?

I enjoy the clients and the variety of cases.

Tell us about your law firm:

I have two excellent associate attorneys that provide support and are extremely competent to handle all aspects of firm representation. My office manager maintains the business and handles all aspects of the firm's finances.

What are your strengths and style?

My unique strength and expertise is my multicultural background, my ability to think analytically, and my ability to listen.

I am a tolerant, firm advocate, and aggressive when necessary. I will consider mediation if it is in the client's best interest.

Personal Interests:

I enjoy teaching and learning more about any and all areas of law that can make me a better lawyer.

Office Manager/Assistant

Guity Vaziri

Fax

(415) 626-8189

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Foreign Languages

Christine speaks English, French, Armenian, Arabic, Turkish, and Spanish.

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

None

Hourly Rates

I charge $350 per hour for my services.

Free Initial Consultation?

No; consultation is $350 per hour.

Typical Retainer

$3,500.

Understanding Fees

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