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Valerie Lynne Sacks

Also known as Valerie Sacks

Overview

Practice Areas
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  • 70% Land Use / Zoning
  • 10% Government
  • 10% Real Estate
  • 5% Landlord / Tenant
  • 5% Litigation

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Languages Spoken
  • English

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Client Reviews

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5.0 star rating 4 reviews
5 star rating

“Smart, passionate, expert in real estate law”

Posted by: a Real Estate client, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Valerie gave us excellent advice and represented our case forcefully and effectively. She dug into the records, suggested we mobilize the neighbors... more
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5 star rating

“Talented lawyer - very smart”

Posted by: a Real Estate client, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Valerie knows the law and has a great legal mind. She counsels her clients and makes sure to look out for their best interests -- constantly... more
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Aaron Nathan Shechet

Valerie and I have worked together on a number of matters. If you have a zoning issue or have to deal with the government, she should be your go-to... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Aaron Shechet , Los Angeles (CA), Over 1 year ago
Leigh Anne Chandler

I've worked with Valerie on several matters and have always been impressed with her work. She is smart, professional, and experienced. I recommend... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Leigh Chandler , Los Angeles (CA), Over 1 year ago

Résumé

 

License

14 years since Valerie Lynne Sacks was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1997 02/07/2012
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Principal/CEO at Sacks Real Estate Consulting 2005–present
Principal, Real Estate Development Property Management at The Pygmalion Group 2005–2010
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Arizona Law JD - Juris Doctor 1997
University of Arizona Cultural Anthropology Masters 1994
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Outstanding Published Note University of Arizona School of Law 1997
Order of the Coif University of Arizona School of Law 1997
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Broker Department of Real Estate 2005-present
Chair, Land Use and Economic Development Committee South Robertson Neighborhoods Council 2006-2007
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Portfolio

Contribution
Contributor Level 6
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Publications
Article Publication Date
An Indefensible Defense: On the Misuse of Culture in Criminal Law Arizona Journal of International and Comparative Law 1996
Women and AIDS: An Analysis of Media Misrepresentations Social Science and Medicine 1996

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
An Overview of the California Zoning and Entitlement Process Lawline.com online continuing education 2011
An Overview of the Zoning and Entitlement Process Real Estate Law from A to Z in California 2007
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