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About Me
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For the past ten years, I have eliminated litigation from my practice and specialize in amicable resolutions of divorces as well as preparing pre and post... more
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Patsy is a superb lawyer - very smart and very caring. It is a pleasure to work with her,
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Michelle Katz
, Los Angeles (CA), Over 2 years ago
I endorse this lawyer's work.
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Fern Salka
, Los Angeles (CA), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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35 years since Joan Patsy Ostroy was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| California |
Active
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1977 |
11/03/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Of Counsel at
Law Offices of James R. Eliaser
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1998–present
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Principal at
Law and Mediation Offices of Joan Patsy Ostroy
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1991–present
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A Law Partnership at
Ostroy and Truby
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1984–1991
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Associate at
Bersch and Kaplowitz
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1977–1980
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Education
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| School |
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Degree |
Graduated |
| Loyola Law School |
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JD - Juris Doctor Cum Laude |
1977 |
| Univ of Pennsylvania |
Political Science and French Literature |
undergraduate honor student |
1964 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| California Super Lawyer |
Los Angeles Magazine |
2009 |
| One of the Six Top Family Law Mediators in So. Cal. |
Los Angeles Times Magazine |
2007 |
| Distinguished Service Award |
Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles |
2000 |
| The Top Family Law Mediators in State of California |
Los Angeles Daily Journal |
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| Isaiah Award |
Progressive Jewish Alliance |
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| Alumna of the Year |
State Bar of California, Executive Committee |
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Associations
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| Founding Member and Chair, member of executive committee |
Progressive Jewish Alliance |
1999-present
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| Member-Alternate Dispute Resolution Standing Committee-South |
State Bar of California |
1994-present
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| Certified Fellow, Chair Mediation Committee |
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers |
1992-2007
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| Chair and Member of the Executive Committee |
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law Section |
1983-1997
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| Chair and Member of the Executive Committee |
State Bar of California |
1985-1989
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| President |
Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles |
1982-1983
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| Loyola Law Review Editor |
Loyola Law School |
1974-1977
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Portfolio
Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
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| HFH v. Superior Court-Another Perspective |
Loyola Law Review |
1977 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Ethics |
Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association |
2009 |
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