I have practiced since 1974 (40 years). Trials covering family, criminal, real estate, personal injury, probate and contract law. My clients have included entertainers, judges, attorneys and law enforcement officials. I will not name them, all clients deserve privacy!
I am limiting my cases to Los Angeles and Orange County in California
1.criminal such as, white collar crimes or serious felonies (including sexual misconduct with minors),
2. accidents involving serious injuries ( broken bones, damaged organs) .
3 Family Law and Divorces : support, modifications, collections, custody, property disputes
I am often consulted by other attorneys and work with experts : doctors, accident reconstructionists, economists, jury consultants, psychiatrists, certified public accountants which can be used and justify their fees in cases of large damages.
I do not wish to offend anyone, but my skills in trial have been forged in battle I do not consider saving money to represent my clients to the best of my ability and use every necessary tool at my disposition.
If you want to win and are willing to pay the costs, please feel free to call and schedule an appointment . You get what you pay for, saving a few dollars can cost thousands if you hire the wrong attorney!
Practice areas
Obtaining fair and appropriate sentences and relief for people overcharged with crimes or who are innocent. Communicating with Judges and Prosecutors for 40 years to get the best possible outcomes for my clients
40 years doing divorces, annulments, collecting child and spousal support, fighting for custody and visitation for fathers and mothers, aggressively protecting the welfare of children, paternity suits,
40 years of arbitrations, trials and negotiations on behalf of injured people to seek prompt payment for repair of their vehicles, helping people obtain medical treatment for their injuries even if they do not have medical insurance and finally obtaining the maximum amount of compensation for their injuries, loss of wages and other losses.
I have drawn contracts for musicians and litigated them in court. One understands the importance of different clauses much more after spend weeks litigating them.
I have a brokers license and have bought and sold home for myself. As an attorney I can negotiate with much more strength and with a mathematics minor I understand the value of a dollar and as a former appraiser I also understand the three different forms of evaluating properties
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1974 | 02/13/2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University | N/A | |
Oakland University | N/A |
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