Name: Louis Jay Esbin
Address: 25115 Avenue Stanford, Valencia, CA, 91355, US
Telephone: Not Available
Price range: $ 550-750 per hour
Rating: 5.0

About Louis

Biography

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 30%

Representation of debtors in all bankruptcy cases with emphasis on mortgage, deed of trust and foreclosures, as well as leading expert in the area of property valuation and lien avoidance in the course of personal reorganizations; representation of sole proprietors in the course of reorganizing through Chapter 13 with emphasis on business planning and transition to operating as a corporate entity. Experience includes representing secured creditors and judicial clerkship.

41 years | 2,000 cases

30%

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 20%

Representation of creditors in complex Chapter 11 cases; representation of debtors in residential and small business reorganizations with emphasis on mortgage, deed of trust and foreclosures, commercial litigation. Career experience representing secured lenders and experience in course of judicial clerkships.

41 years | 250 cases

20%

Corporate and Incorporation 20%

Representation of small start up corporations with emphasis on business formation and modeling based upon "How Not to Fail," using insolvency and bankruptcy experience to guide clients to use cash basis accounting to manage business development and minimize use of credit only where cash flow can benefit sufficiently in excess of debt service.

41 years | 100 cases

20%

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 15%

Representation of debtors in Chapter 13 cases with emphasis on mortgage, deed of trust and foreclosures, as well as leading expert in the area of property valuation and lien avoidance in the course of personal reorganizations; representation of sole proprietors in the course of reorganizing through Chapter 13 with emphasis on business planning and transition to operating as a corporate entity. Experience includes representing secured creditors and judicial clerkship.

41 years | 2,000 cases

15%

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 15%

Representation of debtors in the course of personal, as well as corporate liquidations, with emphasis on business planning to enable owners to realize full benefit of business liquidation and closure of business. Career experience representing secured lender, as well as representing creditors seeking nondischargeability and trustees. Experience includes judicial clerkships.

41 years | 2,000 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 550-750 per hour

Retainer

Always

Payment Methods

Cash
Check
Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 27 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1998

Active

Licensed in California for 40 years

State: California

Acquired: 1985

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

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Location

Law Offices of Louis J. Esbin

25115 Avenue Stanford, Suite A201, Valencia, CA, 91355

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Louis Jay Esbin's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (9)

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Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Service

Louis and Linda are fantastic - great communication, knowledge and experience! They are compassionate and explain in detail the process and what to expect as they go through it with you. I felt extremely confident in them and highly recommend their services.

Posted by Myrna | March 9, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Best Lawyer and Paralegal

My process of getting rid of my headaches was elevated because of Atty. Esbin. Now I can sleep without any worries. Linda is the best. I can disturb her anytime if I have questions and paper works that needed immediate attention. I highly recommend Atty. Esbin

Posted by Gene | May 24, 2014

Lou Esbin is Fantastic

I wanted to compliment Lou Esbin for a wonderful Job he does. He is a pleasure to work with and a true professional. I am so glad that I was introduced to him and will recommend him whenever the opportunity arises.

Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2012

The Best Attorney

Mr. Esbin took a stressful situation and making it as smooth as possible. He simply looked at what needed to be done and took care of it. Our chapter 13 was more complicated than most, but he handled everything and throughout the process left us feeling confident that they were on top of things. He ...never made you feel like you were alone, never feeling like it is your entire fault and never ever feeling ashamed. Mr. Esbin was always available for your stupid questions, to intelligent questions. Nothing was too small or big. Our calls were answered very promptly or by email. The office staff was all sympathetic, profession, friendly, throughout and highly efficient. They worked very hard. Mr. Esbin is very knowledge of the State Law/Bankruptcy Law and knows his litigation well. He worked very hard and did a fabulous job for us. A very important factor is the fee. Mr. Esbin is up front with the fee, and never overcharges with unnecessary fees, or any hidden fees. This is very important. Mr. Esbin truly works hard for you. Mr. Esbin is not like any other attorney that only cares about your money. He answered all our questions in detail, and gave us advice how to situate our problems. Bankruptcy is nothing anyone wants to go through, but now we feel that we have a new start and can move past our mistakes. We really owe our financial future to Mr. Esbin. I would recommend Mr. Lou Esbin to anyway with no hesitation. Patti F.

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Posted by Adam | August 2, 2012

Simply the BEST!!!

Mr. Esbin is amazing! Kept me informend on everything that was going on. When you are going through legal matters it is easy to get stressed and forget things and Mr. Esbin always followed up on everything which was great! I definitely recommend Mr. Esbin!

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Louis Jay Esbin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Roger Doumanian

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Louis Esbin is a reliable and experienced attorney, a wonderful mentor, and an excellent teacher. I was fortunate enough to work for his law firm, where I learned a great deal about the legal profession and discovered my passion for business law."

Steven Marcus

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Esbin's expertise in this area is unparalleled. His commitment to clients and his near photographic memory of the law make him a powerhouse in the Federal Court system."

William Winfield

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Lou works very hard for his clients."

Daniela Romero

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Lou is a highly knowledgeable attorney, especially in the areas of bankruptcy and real estate. As an attorney in the community, I appreciate that he is always willing to answer questions and help those of us who have less knowledge than he does. He's published a book through the Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) that is a go-to book for other attorneys. If you're in the market for an attorney in his area--run, don't walk to his office. [P.S., this is an unsolicited endorsement from someone who has benefited from Lou's knowledge. Thanks for caring enough to help others!]"

Mark Markus

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Lou for many years. He is bright, personable, and a very well-respected bankruptcy attorney. I heartily endorse him,"

John Greifendorff

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Lou Esbin is a standard for other attorneys. I look to him as an example. He is in the circle of the very best at what he does."

Rex Beaber

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. I do not practice before Bankruptcy courts, and, accordingly, I need an attorney to represent my clients when Bankruptcy issues arise. Esbin has helped my clients efficiently, with integrity, and at the highest level of professionalism."

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Experience

Rating: 7.0 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2025

updated on 04/03/2025

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2021

Super Lawyer - Bankruptcy/Debtor/Creditor, Southern California Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer - Bankruptcy/Debtor/Creditor, Southern California Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer - Bankruptcy/Debtor/Creditor, Southern California Super Lawyers

2018