Stella Anne Havkin

Stella Anne Havkin

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 37 years

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Lawyer at Woodland Hills, CA
Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

5950 Canoga Avenue, Suite 400, Woodland Hills, CA

About Stella

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 30%

Defense and prosecution of nondischargeability actions; representation of creditors in relief from stay proceedings and defense of preference actions.

34 years

30%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 30%

Certified Consumer Bankruptcy Specialist by the American Board of Certification

34 years

30%
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 20%

Enforcement of creditor claims.

25 years

20%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 20%

Certified Consumer Bankruptcy Specialist by the American Board of Certification

34 years

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 37 years

State: California

Acquired: 1988

Active

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Location

Havkin & Shrago Attorneys at Law

5950 Canoga Avenue, Suite 400, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367

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Stella Anne Havkin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

5 star (17)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by Ariana | January 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

NIGHTMARE

I can't really say much as she might take a vendetta against me. Horrendous experience for years. 0 compassion

Posted by anonymous | July 6, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent BK attorney

Stella was excellent in the BK process of mine from the start till the end. She is very knowledgeable & hands down the best BK lawyer in town. She is prompt with her responses & also very personable. All aspects of my BK procedure went very smoothly. I recommend her to anyone that is looking for a gr...eat bankruptcy attorney.

Posted by Tess | May 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Absolutely OUTSTANDING!!!

At the start of the pandemic, my business was forced to close and my mother was simultaneously diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease which left me no choice but to file for bankruptcy. My accountant referred Stella stating she had a very calming demeanor and he was confident she would be a positive spi...rit to help me through the difficult times I was going through. From the first phone call, I was CRAZY ABOUT HER!!! Stella worked diligently on my case; she left no stone unturned and in my personal opinion (I've never filed bankruptcy before) she went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure I was treated fairly. She took the stress away due to calls from creditors by absorbing all negative communication on my behalf; accepted documents at all times of the night or day and was there for me during a couple of tearful days when I just felt overwhelmed dealing with the bankruptcy, business failure, and my mom's medical diagnosis. One significant thing I want to mention - there was a lien on my property and out of nowhere, Stella remembered and filed a motion to make sure it was addressed before the charge off which saved me from possibly paying a company nearly 30K!!! I still don't know how she remembered such an isolated detail but thank God She Did!!! When my bankruptcy was charged off, I was actually sad because that meant I wasn't going to hear from Stella again....but I still email her monthly just to stay in touch because at the end of the day, she gave me a fresh financial start and I owe my new clean financial status to her! If you need a bankruptcy attorney who is smart, professional, well organized, compassionate, and just a great person - I HIGHLY recommend hiring Stella Havkin. She's the BEST!!!

Posted by Nellike | January 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Stella is AMAZING! She very successfully completed a Chapter 13 Filing for me recently and I HIGHLY recommend her for anyone considering Bankruptcy 7 or 13. She is always very responsive and on top of everything. The bankruptcy process can be complicated and confusing and she always makes sure to exp...lain everything in great detail so you are able to follow the process. She is HONEST and CARING and deserves 10 Stars! I will definitely be using Stella Havkin again for my future Estate Planning needs. I'm very pleased with such wonderful service!

Posted by craig | January 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Bankruptcy

Stella was terrific. Very informative and prompt with her responsibilities. Also very personable. All aspects of the procedure went smoothly. I recommend her to anyone that is looking for a great bankruptcy attorney.

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Stella Anne Havkin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Leon Bayer

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Stella is extremely hard working, knowledgeable, experienced and dedicated to obtaining justice for her clients."

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Amir Soleimanian

Unknown lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Terri Hilliard Olson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robin Mashal

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Havkin is a seasoned bankruptcy lawyer. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Renay Rodriguez

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have personally known Ms. Havkin for several years now as both a member of the Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney and a friend in the Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney's Association. Ms. Havkin is a treasure trove of knowledge and creativity when it comes to helping consumers with bankruptcy issues. She is is very compassionate and understanding of her clients. She has a tremendous amount of experience in her field of law. I would highly recommend her services."

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Eugene Rome

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Stella is extremely knowledgeable in bankruptcy matters and proved indispensable in assisting with a shareholder dispute where the defalcating shareholder attempted to file a bankruptcy in order to avoid a judgment in state court. Stella's understanding of the pertinent procedures, the judges' requirements and in-depth knowledge of the law resulted in a dismissal of the shareholder's bankruptcy and an Order by the bankruptcy requiring the individual to seek affirmative permission from the bankruptcy courts before initiating any further bankruptcy filing. The clients and I were extremely pleased with the handling of the matter as well as the final outcome."

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Simeon Leventhal

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Stella for many years and have relied on her advice many times. She really knows bankruptcy law and procedure, including Chapters 7 and 13. She's smart and responsive, and cares about her clients. I would definitely hire her to deal with bankruptcy matters."

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Renay Rodriguez

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Consumer Bankruptcy Super Lawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers

2012

Certified Consumer Bankruptcy Specialist, American Board of Certification

2012

Certified Bankruptcy Specialist, State Bar of California

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, Havkin & Shrago

Associations

2017 - Present

California Board of Legal Specialization

Vice Chair

2012 - Present

Woodland Hills Chamber of Commerce

2012 - Present

Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney Association

Newsletter Editor

2008 - Present

Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney Association

Board of Directors

2000 - Present

San Fernando Valley Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Veltex v. Scharf

Summary Judgment granted.

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Education

1987

UC Hastings COL

law

1984

York University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

San Fernando Valley Women Lawyers Association

Motions to Dismiss

2013

Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney Association

Attacks on Homestead Exemption

2013

10th Annual Bankruptcy Ethics Symposium

Pre-Bankruptcy Planning: 20 Shades of Gray

2012

San Fernando Valley Bar Association

Chapter 13 Primer

Publications

1987

Hastings International and Comparative Law Review The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: The

Languages

French

Russian

English

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