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Steven Brian Lever
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Biography
Steven Lever did his undergraduate work at the University of California, Santa Barbara, graduating in 1988, and graduated from McGeorge School of Law in 1991. Mr. Lever has practiced bankruptcy law almost exclusively since graduating law school, first working for a law firm that has a bankruptcy trustee on staff, and then became a partner at a bankruptcy boutique law firm, Clarkson, Lever and Gore.
In March of1995 he went out on his own and has practiced law in his own firm since that time.
Realizing that bankruptcy was often the result of a lack of financial planning, Mr. Lever studied financial planning at the University of California, Irvine, and completed the program in Personal Financial Planning in 2003. This broader base of financial knowledge gives his clients an edge in gaining maximal results from their fresh start.
Mr. Lever is an active member of the following professional organizations: The National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys; The Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys' Association and The Orange County Bankruptcy Forum. He frequently and regularly attends meetings and educational programs of these organizations and uses their various other resources.
In his spare time, Mr. Lever spends time working in his garden and helps his wife raise their young daughter & son, and he gets out to play tennis when he can get the chance.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
60%
35 years
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
20%
35 years | 322 cases
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
10%
35 years | 2,833 cases
Foreclosure
10%
35 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in California for 34 years
State: California
Acquired: 1991
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Location
Lever Law
5318 E. Second Street, Long Beach, CA, 90803
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Posted by I.B. and A.B. | June 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Highly Recommend Steve Lever
My husband and I highly recommend Steve Lever and his firm. Steve and his legal assistant, Felipe, are very thorough and knowledgeable. We had a complex case and were very nervous about our options. Steve spent a lot of time with us at each of our four appointments and we never felt rushed. He took ...
Posted by Erik | March 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Integrity
One word that describes Steve and his staff is integrity. When my case unexpectedly became more complicated Steve stood by me at every turn, doing even more than he promised every time. Saying I wholeheartedly recommend Lever Law isn't enough - thank you Steve and Staff.
Posted by Janice | November 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Made a difficult time easier
Mr. Lever and his staff (Felipe) are very nice. He goes through the process with you in a way to help you understand what is going on. Felipe keeps you on target with your tasks. They both are top notch professional and a pleasure to work with.
Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Knowledgeable, organized and caring
I initially was in touch with another lawyer to file for bankruptcy, but he had my case mixed up with another one. That's when I came across Lever Law. Steve and his team are very organized, I felt at ease right away. Steve is very knowledgeable, experienced, nonjudgemental, and caring -all the quali...
Posted by christopher | March 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Great Experience
Steve was always professional, had no wait time and would never rush me. Very specific in everything he did and was always helpful. I will recommend to everyone i know.
Steven Brian Lever's Lawyer Endorsements
"Steve is a great attorney. He is very knowledgeable and has a lot of experience in the legal field. He is also a well-respected member of the bankruptcy legal community. His office is skilled at utilizing available technology, which makes things easier for all parties involved. On top of this, Steve is a great person and more than worthy of my endorsement."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred several clients with debt problems to Mr. Lever. He has handled those matters very competently and my clients have had excellent results with his assistance."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I am very impressed with Steven Lever and his credentials. I endorse this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Steve for several years and his knowledge on contested and uncontested bankruptcy matters is unrivaled. He is ALWAYS on a short list of bankruptcy lawyers that I refer matters to. If needed, I would hire him for myself"
"Attorney Lever is a colleague and active member of the Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney Association who provides support to our newer members. He wants the best for his prospective clients and works with other attorneys to provide the best outcome for consumers in need. He is truly a consumer protection attorney and I recommend this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Steve for a number of years. He's a very well informed and very well organized attorney in the bankruptcy court. I've recommended him to others and will continue to do so."
"Steve and I worked together on a complicated and unusual Chapter 11 Maritime Bankruptcy case involving a multi-million dollar yacht with a multi-million dollar mortgage. Steve was our bankruptcy counsel in this maritime foreclosure case and he was a valuable asset to the team as we worked for relief from stay to prevent the yacht from escaping to Mexico."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1995 - Present
Attorney, LeverLaw
1992 - 1992
Attorney, Roquemore, Pringle & Moore, Inc.
1992 - 1995
Partner, Clarkson, Lever & Gore
1989 - 1989
Law Clerk, Torson & Associates
Associations
2008 - Present
Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys AssociationMember
2008 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
1999 - Present
Orange County Bankruptcy ForumMember
Education
2001
University of California - Irvine
Certificate
1991
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
University of California - Santa Barbara
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
CLE for Enrolled Agents
Taxes and Real Estate in Bankruptcy
Languages
French
Activity
Legal Answers