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Our experience is unmatched anywhere. Since 1988, my firm has filed more than 12,000 bankruptcy cases. During the 8 years that I served as a bankruptcy Trustee, I reviewed over 15,000 cases. This gives me insight and experience like no other bankruptcy attorney in the Los Angeles area. You can take a chance with others, or you can get the job done right with us.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Bankruptcy and Debt
100%
43 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in California for 42 years
State: California
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
Merritt, Hagen & Sharf, LLP
5950 Canoga Avenue, Suite 400, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367
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Posted by Uba | July 14, 2016 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Exceptional!
I cannot speak highly enough of David Hagen. I am very grateful that I discovered his firm. He gave me invaluable and effective legal advice in a desperate situation and, indeed, the consultancy that I had with him was more helpful than any other legal advice that I received on this case. Furthermore...
David Russell Hagen's Lawyer Endorsements
"David Hagen knows the law and keeps updated on all changes. He has the unique ability of applying the facts of a case to the law in a logical, common sense manner. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I have had the privilege of referring cases to David Hagen for the past 20 years. He is, without hesitation, the finest bankruptcy attorney I know. All of my clients have given me extremely positive feedback regarding the results he obtains on their behalf, his integrity, and how smoothly his office runs."
"I cannot endorse David enough. He is a superb attorney who can explain the most complex bankruptcy issues with the patience that clients need and appreciate. In addition to his work assisting debtors, David was a Trustee administering bankruptcy cases for many years. His experience, knowledge, and client relations make him the person to see regarding any financial difficulties."
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Experience
Honors
2003
Top 25 Valley Attorney, San Fernando Business Journal
1998
President's Award or Service, San Fernando Valley Bar Association
N/A
"AV" rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1988 - 2013
Partner, Merritt & Hagen
1986 - 1987
Associate, Kahn, Stearn, Blaney and Kittrell
1983 - 1986
Associate, Gould, Merritt & Burke
Associations
2000 - Present
Los Angeles Bankruptcy ForumMember, Director
1988 - Present
San Fernando Valley Bar Association(President 1996-1997)
1985 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociataionMember, Trustee
1982 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Goswami, 304 B.R. 386 (9th Cir. BAP 2003).
Cited by the appellate court as authority.
Education
1982
Southwestern University
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
California Lutheran University
Bachelors of Science
Speaking Engagements
2012
Pasadena Bar Association
Bankruptcy For Attorneys and Accountants
1995
Bridging the Gap
Bankruptcy Basics
1992
MBA Program
Business Law
1992
Individual and Consumer Bankruptcy Sub-committee
Discharging Student Loans
Publications
1998
Self Published CD
5 Sneaky Secrets the Credit Card Companies Don’t Want you to Know
1992
Self Published
The Basics of Bankruptcy for Accountants and Attorneys
N/A
Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB)
Individual and Small Business Bankruptcy Practice, Chapter 4
Languages
English