Leon D Bayer

I am a physician who was swept into a financial hurricane in 2008/09 and essentially lost everything but my paycheck and my alimony payment. I was very worried that I would not qualify for a Ch. 7 or that something would go wrong. I was seriously thinking about quitting work for five years If I cou...ldn't get a Chapter 7. Who would work for a $100/month after the Ch. 13 trustee was done with your paycheck? Not worth the stress. Anyway, I was referred by a colleague who had the same issues and was assured of his confidentiality and excellence. What he didn't tell me about was his compassion. Having an anxiety disorder myself I called many times and he returned every call in less than 24 hours to offer a calm and reassuring presence. Long story short, I got my Chapter 7 and I don't have to think about going someplace cheap to wait out my five years. My BK was complex due to being a physician, an ex wife, and many creditors and the first attorney I went to took my money then ran saying he couldn't do it because it would take too much time and was too complex. I found out in the small print though that he could keep my money. When I went to Leon he quickly reassured me and showed me how and why I qualified for a Ch. 7. While the technical excellence was worth every penny, the personal and compassionate attention was priceless! Good luck with you in your process. I hope you choose Leon because my experience was nothing but top notch. - Jeff

I was facing a complex financial catastrophe. I spoke to several different bankruptcy lawyers who were reluctant to take my case. Some said they felt they lacked the experience to handle it for me, others said it was too challenging. Another lawyer suggested that I consult Leon Bayer. I did just that.... With his wealth of knowledge and experience, Leon effortlessly unravelled the complexities of my case, and was able to simplify the issues. He relished my case that other lawyers were afraid to handle. Happy and relieved to receive this level of service, I retained him to handle my Chapter 7. Every nuance of the case went smoothly; with no problems, and it all worked out just as he had predicted the first time I met with him. Even with my many questions, Leon was always there by my side to accurately advise me. It's unbelievable, but Leon is a lawyer that actually returns calls promptly, fairly charges, and most especially, really cares about his clients. If all the lawyers were just like Leon, nobody would ever tell another "lawyer joke." I couldn't be happier with the service, attention to detail and consideration I received during this very difficult period. I highly recommend Leon and his exceptional staff of trained professionals.

Bankruptcy is a difficult process. I was in a situation where I needed clear, strategic advice about the fubar mess I faced. It was a unique case, because there was personal credit at stake as well as entrepreneurial businesses crashing in the Great Recession. I needed an attorney who would be abl...e to look at the whole picture and make a considered recommendation. This is a little different than simply saying "I'll file for you, give me a fee." What is it like to seek bankruptcy advice as a businessperson right now? Not fun. A typical example is a bankruptcy attorney I was professionally recommended to in the Valley (I won't name his location out of totally undeserved professional respect). He had great bookshelves. He took $350 to look things over and recommend I give him a lot more money. He was very, very reluctant to answer even the most fundamental initial questions for fear that I was simply trying to get "free" information out of him. "Free"? I just paid you $350! Such was my experience, on top of the obvious stress. Then I said, screw the professional recommendations, let's do some good old-fashioned Googling. And there was Leon. Now, I brought my headache to Leon, I explained the complexities of the situation, and I explained what I had experienced prior among his professional brethren. Leon gave me, a hardened skeptic who just wants some no-bull professional advice, hope that it could be done, and hope that I could afford it. He provided exactly enough details to convince me he knew what he was doing and could provide ongoing strategic advice, which IMO is the sign of a good, judicious attorney. And he did that much for FREE. So I went with Leon, and he ended up handling a handful of cases for me and providing the advice and roadmap I needed to get through the experience. He did exactly what I needed, and he was smart enough and had a good enough sense of humor to make it all less stressful than it needed to be. Looking back I'm glad I decided not to file myself. I strongly considered it, but I gambled that a good attorney's services would be worth the hard questions that needed to be answered right now. I bet on Leon and it paid off! I guess some would consider it professional suicide to even review a bankruptcy attorney. But in this day and age it's rare to find a guy who's truly competent and does what he says he'll do. I recommend Leon.

Leon Bayer and the lawyers of Bayer, Wishman & Leotta are your "Lawyers of First Choice" when any question or issue of bankruptcy is first encountered. Mr. Bayer and his team pride themselves on dispensing cost-effective, efficient, and decisive advice and advocacy with unflinching loyalty, respect..., discretion and determination. Bankruptcy is a specialty and there is no room for part-time general lawyers dabbling in this area of the law, since important deadlines or questions of law can be missed and to your detriment. Leon Bayer is a certified specialist with the California State Bar. This team of professionals will treat you with respect. No need to feel embarrassed about your situation, since Bayer, Wishman & Leotta will find the best solution for your situation and tailor it to your individual needs and financial state. I called the office and asked for assistance with a possible bankruptcy. I had nowhere to turn, my home was going into foreclosure because of construction defects, and I was buried in medical bills due to cancer treatment. I was at the end of my rope. Then I called Leon Bayer, Esq. The staff was extremely professional, discreet, concerned and responsive to my needs. They treated me like they knew me forever. They immediately set an appointment with Mr. Bayer who kept me informed about each step of the process. They filed all the right papers without a hitch and appeared with me in the bankruptcy court. Once I filed, they took over all calls from creditors and I finally got a good nights sleep. When the waiting period was over, I received my discharge papers in the mail. They would be my first choice for anyone seeking bankruptcy relief . They never put you off. Call them now; you won’t be disappointed. JM, Los Angeles, California.