Michael Robert Sment

Also known as Law Offices of Michael R. Sment
Michael Robert Sment
Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 40% Real Estate
    34 years
  • 30% Bankruptcy / Debt
    33 years
  • 15% Business
    33 years
  • 15% Debt Collection
    34 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (10%-50%), Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (15 minutes), Hourly ($125-$375/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

  • Law Offices of Michael R. Sment
    770 County Square Drive
    Suite 210
    Ventura, CA 93003
    Office: 805-654-0311
    Fax: 805-654-0334
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

References

Client Reviews

Client Rating


2 star rating

“Unethical billing!! Bills for time spent checking his voicemail. Charged $125 when told "do nothing".”

Posted by: a Foreclosure client, about 4 years ago.

Client Review: Michael Sment isoverall a fair attorney. Seems to have a lot of knowledge in his field. Unfortunately he likes to talk and ramble on and on... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

1 endorsement


Christopher J. Phillips

Mr. Sment is a knowledgable attorney who is as aggressive or as cooperative as necessary to represent his clients' interests.

Endorsement from lawyer: Christopher Phillips , Las Vegas (NV), Over 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

33 years since Michael Robert Sment was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1979 12/18/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Senior Research Attorney at State of California - Court of Appeal 1978–1980

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of San Diego School of Law Civil Law JD - Juris Doctor 1979
University of Southern California School of Journalism Public Relations/Journalism BA - Bachelor of Arts (cum laude) 1976

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Review Member San Diego Law Review 1978
Member Blackstonian's Pre-Law Honor Society 1975

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Chairman VCBA Bankruptcy Section 1999–present
Member American Federation of Teachers 1991–present
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure CITATIONS Magazine (VCBA) 2012