Overview
Practice Areas
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50% Bankruptcy / Chapter 7
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25% Estate Planning
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25% Trusts
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Free Consultation (60 minutes)
Payment types
Cash, Check
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Contact Information
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Languages Spoken
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About Me
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Welcome to A v v o. My legal interests are Chapter 7 bankruptcy, estate planning, wills, trusts, probates, and trust administration.
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Nancy,
2011-08-01
6 months ago.
Client Review:
Ms. Bartels was respectful, attentive, empathetic and easy to talk to regarding my issues. Office staff was just as respectful. My case was easy...
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Posted by:
Katie,
2011-05-13
9 months ago.
Client Review:
The prospect of a BK was terrifying, embarrassing, and lonely. Although intellectually I knew I was a victim of fraud and unscrupulous contractors,...
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Laura Bartels is an extremley conscientious, intelligent and empathic attorney. She is thorough, current and an...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Kimberly Shean
, Ventura (CA), About 2 years ago
I endorse this lawyer's work. Laura Bartels is thorough, intelligent and has a deep appreciation for her clients' needs and desires. Her work is...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
John Scoles
, Fillmore (CA), About 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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15 years since Laura Victoria Kline Bartels was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| California |
Active
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1997 |
11/07/2011 |
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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Partner at
Taylor, Scoles & Bartels
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1997–present
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Paralegal at
Taylor & Scoles
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1988–1997
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Santa Barbara Conflict Management Institute |
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Mediation Certificate |
2005 |
| Ventura College of Law |
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Juris Doctor |
1997 |
| Mount Holyoke College |
History and Women's Studies |
Bachelor of Arts |
1985 |
See all 3 degrees
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Gave away 1,000 brand new coats to needy kids |
Winter Coat Drive |
2010 |
| Gave away 1,000 brand new coats to needy kids |
Winter Coat Drive |
2009 |
| Gave away over 600 brand new coats to needy kids |
Winter Coat Drive |
2008 |
| Soroptimist Woman of the Year |
Fillmore Soroptimist Club |
2008 |
| Volunteer Lawyers Services Program (VLSP) |
Ventura County Bar Association |
2003 |
| California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition |
Assemblymember Jenny Oropeza, 53rd District |
2001 |
| State Bar of California Estate Planning Trust Probate Section |
Speakers Bureau Certificate for Educating California Senior Citizens |
2001 |
| 2001 Bar President's Pro Bono Service Award |
California State Bar Association |
2001 |
| California Senate Certificate of Recognition |
Senator Bob Margett, 27th District |
2001 |
| California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition |
Jackie Goldberg, 45th Assembly District |
2001 |
| Volunteer Lawyers Services Program |
Ventura County Bar Association |
2001 |
| Certificate of Recognition |
Santa Paula Hospital Board of Directors |
2000 |
| Community Service Commendation |
Ventura County Board of Supervisors |
1996 |
See all 13 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Secretary/Treasurer |
Ventura County Bar Association |
2012-present
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| Member |
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys |
2009-present
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| Board of Directors |
Ventura County Bar Association |
2007-present
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| Estate Planning, Trusts and Probates Speakers Bureau |
State Bar of California |
2001-present
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| Member |
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform |
2000-present
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| Director |
Santa Clara Valley Legal Aid |
2000-present
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| Member |
American Bar Association |
1997-present
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| Member |
American Bar Association, Solo Practioners and Small Firms Section |
1997-present
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| Member |
Santa Clara Valley Legal Aid |
1997-present
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| Member |
Ventura County Bar Association, Probate and Estate Planning Section |
1997-present
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| Member |
Ventura County 99s- Women Pilots |
1993-present
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| Member |
Fillmore Chamber of Commerce |
1988-present
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| Ventura and Santa Barbara Colleges of Law |
Scholarship Awards Committee |
2004-2008
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| Board of Directors |
Heritage Valley Tourism Bureau |
1998-2000
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| Planning Commissioner |
Ventura County Planning Commission |
1993-1996
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See all 15 association entries
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 8
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Santa Clara Valley Legal Aid Begins 16th Year |
Ventura County Bar Association Citations |
2011 |
| "From Lawyer to People" |
Ventura County Bar Citations |
2011 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Winter Coats for Needy Kids |
Fillmore Lions |
2011 |
| Winter Coats for Needy Kids |
Soroptimist Meeting |
2010 |
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