Steven Brian Lever

Steven Brian Lever

also known as LEVERLAW

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 34 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Long Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Foreclosure

5318 E. Second Street, Long Beach, CA

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 20%

Mostly Debtor representation; lien stripping

35 years | 322 cases

20%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 10%

I get more clients to pass the means test than the average lawyer, and take full advantage of this chapter of the Code.

35 years | 2,833 cases

10%
Foreclosure 10%

35 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 90 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 34 years

State: California

Acquired: 1991

Not Eligible to Practice Law (Not Entitled)

No misconduct found

Location

Lever Law

5318 E. Second Street, Long Beach, CA, 90803

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Steven Brian Lever's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

63 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 21 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Rich | December 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Lever Law was excellent

I make more money than would allow me to file a Chapter 7, so I had to file Chapter 13. Soon thereafter we had a family situation where my wife had to stop working and move back East. It left us without enough to implement the Chapter 13 Plan. Steve had me convert to Chapter 7 even though it was a... risky move from a legal standpoint, and I got through the Chapter 7. Thankfully I had counsel who could react and advise based upon my situation. He also got my credit union to waive a cross-collateralization clause so they would give me back a pink slip after I paid off my car loan and not demand I pay the credit card debt. That and a lot of other things make me glad I used LeverLaw as my case has had a really good outcome.

Posted by Amy | October 13, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Consultant

I had a very good experience with attorney Steven Lever. My case is complicated to most bankruptcy attorney but attorney Steven helped me solving my problems easily. I will come back to hire attorney Steven in 2 years. I would recommend this attorney to my family and friends.

Posted by George | September 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Lever Law

Going through bankruptcy is never easy or comfortable process. What are the correct decisions to make and more importantly who should you inform of your decision to move ahead with the process. We turned to the law offices of Lever Law to help handle this decision with us. Right from the 1st phone... interview, Steve Lever and his staff made us feel comfortable. He took the time to explain the process and answer our tough questions and made us feel like bankruptcy was something we could recover from prior to us even signing on with his firm. When we did make the decision to move ahead with the bankruptcy, Lever Law stepped in and made sure that everything was handled correctly, on time and made us feel like we were their only clients. They helped educate us in the decision we were making, gave us tools to manage our money now and in the future and continued to follow up with us through the whole process. We couldn’t be happier with our decision to have chosen Lever Law to represent us with this tough decision. No, bankruptcy is not something you wish or want to go through, however if you are faced with this unfortunate situation, we recommend Steve Lever and his staff at Lever Law.

Posted by RF_Long Beach | August 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Top-notch bankruptcy attorney. Look no further.

Steve and his team are the very best at bankruptcy law. I could not be happier with the results of my case. Steve is extremely professional, confident, knowledgeable and he truly cares about his clients. Without his outstanding service, I wouldn't have been given the opportunity to a financial fre...sh start. I interviewed several attorneys before choosing Steve. He was the only one who had the confidence and knowledge to move forward with a Chapter 7 case. The other attorneys who I spoke with told me that Chapter 7 was unrealistic, unattainable and impossible for me, given my income and expenses. Steve was the only attorney who listened carefully to my concerns and agreed to move forward with a Chapter 7 petition, which was exactly what I was looking for. His hard work has paid of! I recently received the Chapter 7 discharge and feel like calling all of those other attorneys back to tell them that they need to learn a thing or two from Steve. The extra time and effort that Steve put forth until the end are truly appreciated. Look no further. Steve has the experience and skill to get the best possible result for you. He truly is a gift.

Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2010 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Understanding and Helpful

After the 2008 financial collapse we were considering bankruptcy, and found Steve on an internet search. It seemed like a trek to drive all the way to Long Beach from Pasadena, but after he was super-helpful and informative on the phone, I wanted to give it a try. We were able to "lay all our cards o...n the table", and though we wanted to be able to pay off our debts, when we walked through our limited assets, we realized we'd never be able to do it while unemployed (and no employment in sight). Steve walked us through the process with understanding and graciousness (I can't imagine how many tears this man wades through every day), and he and his staff were always available to respond to questions. For the icing on the cake, he utilizes the power of the internet to do remote conference calls and chats where we could go through paperwork without having to drive to Long Beach again. If you are considering bankruptcy, I absolutely recommend Steve Lever to take you through it all with dignity, respect, and understanding!

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Steven Brian Lever's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alisa Admiral

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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William Shibley

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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A. Felsen

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gary Stanley

Unknown lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Other

"I am very impressed with Steven Lever and his credentials. I endorse this attorney."

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Adam Jaffe

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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"

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Christine Kingston

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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John Greifendorff

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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David Weil

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

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 Association

Member

2008 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

1999 - Present

Orange County Bankruptcy Forum

Member

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

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