Patricia M Bakst

I am a seasoned business and real estate litigator. For more than a quarter of a century, I have counseled and represented business owners, homeowner and title insurance companies, real estate owners and developers, landlords, tenants, real estate brokers and agents, escrow agents, and property managers in all aspects of business and real estate litigation.  I have also developed a specialty in representing employees in employment and wrongful termination litigation.

I have conducted well over 500 mediations, as well as numerous trials and arbitrations and have developed an expertise in getting matters resolved and/or settled. I consider myself to be an outstanding writer and oral advocate with a reputation for being a formidable and unyielding advocate for my clients.

I was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1986 and to the United States District Court for the Central District of California, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, and the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.

Education:

• B.A., U.C. Davis, 1983
• J.D., University of the Pacific,
McGeorge School of Law, 1986

Areas of Concentration:

• Business and Real Estate Litigation
• Employment Law and Litigation
• Bankruptcy litigation on behalf of creditors
• Launching and Expanding Businesses
• Appellate Law and Practice

I am an avid cyclist and active athlete. When not working, I will likely be on my bicycle, or mountain bike, riding, training and/or racing with my fellow cycle addicts throughout the State of California. I also enjoy gourmet foods and fine wines, the arts, traveling, skiing and scuba diving.