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Neil Bhartia
also known as Anil Bhartia
About Neil
Biography
Mr. Bhartia earned his Juris Doctor from Chapman University School of Law. While there, he served as President of the International Law Society, Editor for the Law Journal, Academic Fellow, and Student Ambassador. Prior to Syndicate Legal, Neil has worked in the legal department of the Screen Actors Guild where he was involved with arbitration between studios/producers and the Guild, and has also held positions with the Public Law Center in the area of consumer fraud, and Macey & Aleman, the largest consumer bankruptcy firm in the country, where he was Senior Attorney for their Glendale office. Additionally, he was a partner at Shatford Law and continues to be of counsel to that firm.
Neil possesses a Bachelor of International Business degree from Carleton University (Ottawa, Ontario), with a focus in International Management and Spanish. He completed his MBA with a triple-major in finance, real property development, and strategy from York University (Toronto, Ontario). He has broad international work and study experience in the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, Brazil, and Mexico. Along with finance, marketing, and business development positions, Neil has worked in industries ranging from military and high-tech to education. Neil is fluent in French and Spanish and currently heads the bankruptcy practice area.
Mr. Bhartia is admitted to the State Bar of California, the US Federal Court, and the Central and Southern Districts of California. He is a member of the LA County Bar Association and volunteers with Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Car Accident
100%
18 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 350-600 per hour
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in California for 17 years
State: California
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Accident Pros LLP
6303 Owensmouth Ave., FL 10, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367
Accident Pros LLP
2408 Professional Dr, Ste. 200A, Roseville, CA, 95661
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Posted by Ruben | October 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Great Attorney
Best lawyer ever! My accident was pretty serious and he got me much more than I expected. Mr. Bhartia even got more for the replacement value of my car which I wasn't expecting. He makes sure to communicate with you and always updates you on your case so you know what's going on in detail. He al...
Posted by Amy | June 07, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Great knowledge and calm personality took the weight off of me.
For a number of personal reasons I had collection agencies harassing me and threatening lawsuits. To make life even more difficult the lender on my house was threatening foreclosure since I had become passed due. Since I did not have a lot of money, I consulted with quite a few attorneys about bank...
Neil Bhartia's Lawyer Endorsements
"Neil is the go-to for bankruptcy matters. I strongly recommend and endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. I view Mr. Bhartia as an attorney who is trustworthy, diligent and hard working, and someone who goes above and beyond to achieve the best possible result for his clients."
"Mr. Bhartia is my go to for Bankruptcy matters. Any questions, any time, Neil is there ready to help. He is hard working and very responsive. I trust him with all of my BK referrals."
"Not only does Neil have a deep breadth of understanding of bankruptcy law and consumer issues, he also is passionate about helping people. I routinely refer potential clients his way because I know if he signs them up he will take good care of them."
"I know Neil to be an outstanding bankruptcy attorney. When I refer clients to him, they tell me that he is attentive, compassionate, and thorough. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."
"Neil is an outstanding attorney. I consulted with him on a matter I was handling that was out of my practice area and was impressed with his intensity and passion about the issues. Highly recommended!"
"I highly recommend Neil for personal bankruptcy matters. He regularly shares his knowledge with professionals in our legal community, who look to him as a premier expert on bankruptcy/debt matters. I highly endorse him for potential clients looking for competent, personalized service."
"I have worked with Neil on many cases and have found him to have the highest level of professionalism, knowledge, and dedication to his clients. He is highly committed to being the best attorney in his field and his hard work ethic and knowledge of the law is clearly evidence. Even more importantly, he cares about his clients and works hard to achieve great results, which he consistently obtains."
"I supported Anil on a real estate matter with some research and recommendations before a settlement conference. He took the ball and ran with it, totally shut down the other side's case at the MSC, and earned a terrific settlement for his client. I endorse this lawyer."
"Anil is a thoughtful, compassionate, and honest attorney who puts his clients interests ahead of his own. I would gladly refer him clients who need his services."
"Neil is really active in the community, is really accessible and cares about his clients. I endorse Neil!"
"I highly recommend Neil. He is an extremely qualified lawyer who truly cares about his clients. He is an excellent communicator, very approachable and well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"There are plenty of attorneys, probably too many, but Mr. Bhartia really stands out in the crowd. His attention to detail and charisma have made him an exceptional person to work with on a variety of matters. A lawyer's job is often stressful, but he always finds a way to make people feel comfortable. I highly endorse Mr. Bhartia as your attorney or co-counsel."
"Neil's a personable, performance-driven attorney. I strongly recommend his services because he always has the best interests of his clients in mind."
"Neil is a hardworking individual who cares about his clients. Not only does Neil specialize in bankruptcy, but he is well-versed in business and corporate transactions. His ability to take a step back and critically analyze a client's situation from many facets enables him to provide strong legal and business guidance."
"Anil is a very patient yet aggressive and optimistic attorney who will be your advocate all the way. He is great at explaining complicated legal matters and is very knowledgable and well respected in his field. Excellent attorney"
"I have known Attorney Neil Bhartia since 2005. Neil is as an excellent attorney and I highly recommend him for any legal matter you may have; in particular Bankruptcy, Debt & Personal Injury Law. As a fellow attorney I respect Neil both as an attorney and as a person. He is highly intelligent and will discuss all of your options and ulitmately get you the best possible result. He cares about his clients' and zealously advocates on their behalf."
"Mr Bhartia has demonstrated great skill in analyzing difficult legal issues involved in handling personal injury claims in California. I endorse this attorney."
"I had the pleasure of working with Anil at a consumer bankruptcy law firm. He has always shown great compassion as well as care in skillfully handling legal and business matters for his clients. Rest assured, you are in good hands if you retain Anil for your legal needs."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Certificate of Appreciation, Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County
2016
Certificate of Recognition, The United States Bankruptcy Court Central District of California
2013
William J Lasarow Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Service, Honorable Vincent P. Zurzolo
N/A
2017 Honor Roll of Pro Bono Volunteers, United States Bankruptcy Court Central District of California
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Volunteer Attorney, Neighborhoood Legal Services
2009 - Present
Managing Attorney, Syndicate Legal
2009 - 2009
Senior Attorney, Macey & Aleman,P.C./Legal Helpers, PC
2007 - 2007
Law Clerk - Consumer Fraud, Public Law Center
2007 - 2007
Legal Intern, Screen Actors Guild
Associations
2010 - Present
Neighborhood Legal Services AssociationVolunteer Attorney
2007 - Present
Chapman University School of LawAmbassador
Sample of Legal Cases
Rios v. Hussain
Settlement
Martinez v. Savage
Settled
Elizabeth Beaver v. Daniel Rodriguez, Walter Steven Navarez, DS Homes, City Escrow, Investors Title Co., New General Financial
Settled
Education
2008
Chapman University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
2003
Schulich School of Business - York University
MBA
2000
Universidad de Monterrey
Lic. Estudios Internacionales (BIB)
2000
Carleton University
Bachelor of International Business
Speaking Engagements
2017
Scholar's Weekend Panel
Alumni Panel on Law School And Lawyering
2016
OC Law School Diversity Day
Discussions on life as a lawyer to prospective law students
2016
LSAC Los Angeles Law School Forum
What Do Lawyers Do?
2016
Chapman University Pre-Law Society
Life In Law School and as an Attorney
2016
Attorney Panel
Life In Law School and as an Attorney
2013
West Coast Consortium San Francisco Law Fair
Alumni Panel
2013
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Preparation
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Preparation
Publications
2017
Group Legal Services Association
The Curse of the Flat Fee Agreement
2007
Nexus Law Journal
Production Editor
Languages
Spanish
English
French
Farsi
Tagalog
Hindi
Indonesian
Vietnamese
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My mother(no license) ran over a cyclist after he ran a stop sign. What do we do ?
07 Apr 2021
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What do I do if I was hit by someone running a red light but I had no insurance?
02 Apr 2021
Q&A
What can I do if car insurance was cancelled after I totaled car and I still owe for financed car ?
29 Mar 2021