Vernon Louis Ellicott

Vernon Louis Ellicott

also known as Certified Family Law Specialist

3.8
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 31 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Westlake Village, CA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Child Support, Child Custody ... +12 more

2625 Townsgate Road, Suite 330, Westlake Village, CA

About Vernon

Biography

Practice Areas

15

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 29%

We practice primarily bankruptcy and family law, roughly 50% of each area of law.

29%
Child Custody 20%

31 years

20%
Child Support 20%

31 years

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

We practice primarily bankruptcy and family law, roughly 50% of each area of law.

31 years

20%
Domestic Violence 1%

We also represent victim in civil lawsuits against their abusers.

1%
Personal Injury 1%

Our law firm also handles select personal injury cases. .

1%
Sexual Harassment 1%

Our law firm also handles sexual harassment cases.

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 6 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2019

MCLE Non-Practicing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Vernon L. Ellicott

2625 Townsgate Road, Suite 330, Westlake Village, CA, 91361

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Vernon Louis Ellicott's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.8 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Steer clear of this guy

If you have a contested case, stay clear of this lawyer. His and his staff's attention to detail is way below average. He makes many mistakes with filings. And he doesn't prepare well for court hearings. In fact, he prefers not to prepare at all; to wing ding it. He didn't even recognize me, his clie...nt, waiting outside the court room before our hearing. I had to request a conference to learn what our strategy was before going to court, and then he completely did the opposite. He won't fight for you and opposing counsel will take full advantage of him. He thinks he knows everything, when in actuality he gave me very bad advice and made very poor decisions in my case. And he'll delay your case without your permission. He granted several continuances, knowing full well I wanted to get things done as quickly as possible. Many delays without my knowledge. I had to email him over and over again to get him to answer my questions, and he kept answering questions I wasn't asking. I think it's his tactic to keep you confused while he is taking your money and dragging your case along. There are much better options out there. Steer clear of this guy

Vernon Ellicott

Replied last April 18, 2022

This review is part of a continuing series of fake one-star reviews starting in the Fall of 2021 by a former client with mental health issues. I have reached out to her numerous times to try to help her, but there is nothing I can do in light of her mental health issues. Attorneys are very limited in what they can say in response to online reviews, so all I can say is that this former client has issues no attorney could resolve or fix. I feel bad for her. I hope anyone reading this review will realize that no attorney could practice almost 30 years as I have and treat clients as alleged in this review. I prepare carefully for court, work hard to help my clients and care deeply about what happens to my clients. I am a Certified Family Law Specialist, and my certification has been renewed several times. Most of the references for my renewals come from judges I appear in front of regularly. I would be happy to give a free 30-minute consultation with anyone reading this review. Please set up a phone appointment with me at www.calendly.com/vle-2.

Posted by Paula | June 29, 2016 | Tax

Excellent Attorney!

I've had the opportunity to work with Vernon Ellicott over many years. I actually enjoyed watching him advocate for his clients. He's extremely knowledgeable and exhibits just the right level of strength, assertiveness and effectiveness -- without crossing the line. As a tax professional, I've consul...ted with him on a number of cases and I've referred a multitude of my own clients to him. I've gotten nothing but positive feedback on his performance. And, yes, I will without hesitation continue to use and refer him. Call him; you'll be glad you did.

Posted by Kim | April 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Trustworthy

Vernon Ellicott is an exceptional attorney who is professional, knowledgeable and can be trusted. Within the first few minutes of the initial consultation, we knew exactly what to expect when filing a Chapter 13. He explained everything clearly and confirmed it with a letter that we could reference.... He also encouraged us - letting us know we would get through the trying time. Our case was handled with excellence and we highly recommend Attorney Vernon Ellicott.

Posted by Jeff | April 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent Service

Mr. Ellicott represented my wife and I in obtaining child visitation for our grandchild. We were excluded by the child's mother and we were able to get visitation. Mr. Ellicott completed the work and court appearance. The cost was less than expected and we actually promptly received a refund from ...our retainer. Mr. Ellicott's experience and diligence was appreciated. We highly recommend him and I can attest he is hones in his dealings and very aggressive when at court.

Posted by brigitte | March 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Highly Recomended Attorney

His genuine "Solution" oriented drive makes him one of the best family attorneys. He continuously kept me well informed and explained the entire process in detail, which made a difficult situation much easier. I have recommended several of my friends and family to him, including my Mother & Fathe...r. If you find yourself in need to hire an attorney for any reason - call Vern! You will not be sorry - He saved my life!

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Vernon Louis Ellicott's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sally Mitchell

Family lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"Vern is dedicated to protecting his clients' rights and goes the extra mile to achieve great results. Best to have this lawyer on YOUR side!"

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Kyle Pierce

Family lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Vern's level of skill and experience in Family Law is readily apparent. He has the creative problem solving abilities and finesse in his representation that consistently results in exceptional outcomes for his clients. Furthermore, his ability to mentor other young attorneys like myself is outstanding as his bank of knowledge is a resource readily available to promote growth. I can only wholeheartedly sing my praises and endorse Vern, as he truly possesses a blend of experience, passion, and vigor that are untouched in his industry."

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Arick Fudali

Family lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Vern is an excellent family law attorney. His dedication, passion, intelligence, and creativity are demonstrated by the wonderful results he achieves for his clients. He brings a creative, smart, and experienced approach to his cases and he has my full endorsement."

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Alan Goldstein

Litigation lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"Vern is a highly knowledgeable and skilled Family Law attorney. He makes his clients feel at ease while he fights aggressively for them. His passion for the law and true dedication to his clients separate him from most lawyers. I have been honored to learn from him and strongly recommend him."

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Serineh Terzyan

Family lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Other

"Vernon is an amazing family law attorney! He is very knowledgeable and fights hard for his clients. He knows how to negotiate and strategize for each individual clients needs and makes sure his clients are happy. Vernon loves a challenge and doesn't stop fighting until he gets his case to the finish line."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Vernon L. Ellicott

Associations

State Bar of California

Member

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists

Education

1994

Southwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

George Fox University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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