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Nathan A. Berneman is a partner attorney at Cal West Law and has been practicing bankruptcy law since 1992. Nathan received his Bachelor of Science in Finance from California State University, Northridge before earning his Juris Doctor from the University of West Los Angeles. He later founded his own firm, where he assisted individuals and corporations with filing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. Nathan has extensive court experience and regularly makes special appearances on behalf of other attorneys that are unable to appear themselves. He works to help clients understand whether bankruptcy makes sense for them before guiding them through each phase of the progress. Nathan is licensed by the California State Bar and is a Charter Member of the Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney Association.
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3835-R E. Thousand Oaks Bl, #152, Westlake Village, CA, 91362
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Posted by Justin | July 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Better Than Lexapro
I've been working with Nathan and his team since 2017. Prior to my bankruptcy that Nathan is working me through I was funneled into a system that set me up for failure. Nathan took over my situation, walked me through everything we needed to do and has me on a path to financial recovery. I know th...
Posted by Faye | October 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Knowledgeable, experienced and CARING
We interviewed several attorneys before we made the decision to hire Mr. Berneman. .... I could say with confidence that he is the most caring lawyer out there. He also has sufficient knowledge about the bankruptcy laws and puts in every effort to promote and protect his clients' interests. He addre...
Thank you Faye for your kind words. Bankruptcy is not an easy decision for anyone to make and that's why I try to make it as easy as possible for my clients who decide to take that step in filing bankruptcy. Thank you again for letting me assist you in filing your case.
Posted by Laura | October 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Best Bankruptcy Attorney
Nathan Berneman is an Amazing attorney. He helped me throughout my Chapter 13 bankruptcy-which was a 5 year process for me, but he pulled through for me and I highly recommend his bankruptcy services to anyone that has to file bankruptcy.
Thank you Allison for your kind words. Bankruptcy is not an easy decision for anyone to make and that's why I try to make it as easy as possible for my clients who decide to take that step in filing bankruptcy. Thank you again for letting me assist you in filing your case.
Posted by Allison | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Help when I needed it most!
When I thought about filing bankruptcy, I reached out to a friend for a referral - this is how I found Nathan. I already felt like a failure in managing my financial situation and I was scared that Nathan would judge me as well. JUST THE OPPOSITE! I felt like he understood where I was coming from...
Thank you Allison for your kind words. Bankruptcy is not an easy decision for anyone to make and that's why I try to make it as easy as possible for my clients who decide to take that step in filing bankruptcy. From what you have stated about me, it sounds like I made this step easy for you and made it a comfortable situation to ask any and all questions regarding the process. Thank you again for letting me assist you in filing your case..
Posted by Joe | November 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Great job
Nathan handled my Chapter 7 bankruptcy quickly and efficiently. He was very professional every step of the way, answered all my questions and made sure I understood everything. He made an uncomfortable situation much easier to deal with. Thanks, Nathan.
"I've known Nate for many years. He is a very experienced and competent attorney. I do not hesitate to refer clients to him when I am overloaded. He is also just a super individual and a pleasure to know. I highly endorse him."
"Nathan is an intelligent and very competent consumer bankruptcy attorney. He has a very commanding presence in the courtroom and I have watched him achieve excellent results for his clients on numerous occasions. He is also one of a small handful of attorneys that I would trust to handle matters related to my own clients with. I highly recommend his services."
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2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Distinguished 4.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
1999 - Present
Private Practitioner, Nathan A. Berneman, APC
2008 - 2012
Member Benefits Committee, Central District Consumers Bankruptcy Attorney Assoication
1998 - 1999
Attorney, Merritt & Hagen
1994 - 1998
Managing Attorney, Law Offices of Robert F. Winterbotham
1991 - 1994
Managing Partner, Berneman & Berneman
2004 - Present
Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney AssociationBoard Member
2004 - Present
Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney AssociationCharter Member
2003 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
1991 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2010 - 2011
Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney AssociationBenefits Coordinator
2006 - 2007
Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney AssociationSecretary
1993 - 2003
Los Angeles Bankruptcy ForumMember
1993 - 2006
San Fernando Valley Bar AssociationMember
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
BS - Bachelor of Science
2015
The Messed Up Chapter 13 Plan
2014
Chapter 7; Chapter 13; Family law issues in bankruptcy
2013
Hot Tips and Trends Re: Chapter 13
1998
English
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TSP Loans and Chapter 13
08 Jan 2015
If you file 13 bankruptcy and you close your bank account. I know you closed it.
22 Oct 2014
I received a letter from my Chapter 13 trustee stating I had met all the monetary requirements for my case & it is being review
18 Oct 2014