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%

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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

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Posted by anonymous | July 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

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 Ellie J. | March 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Best BK Lawyer!!

Stella Havkin is hands down the best BK lawyer in town. She is very knowledgeable in the bankruptcy field and her experience is worth more than a gold mine. My case was a very complicated one, it had so many twists and turns, with so many obstacles on the way leading me to high stress levels, but St...ella was able to every time clear all obstacles and resolve every single problem. Stella was always engaged in my situation and very accessible. I was always able to quickly get answers to any of my questions or concerns. Stella communicates very well and always had a solution and put me at ease every time I had a concern. Dear Stella Havkin, Thank you for everything you have done for me and my family! I recommend Stella to friends and family!

Posted by Ramona Martinez | March 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Professional, Knowledgeable and supportive during difficult times

Stella Havkin is simply the best BK attorney!!! She is extremely knowledgeable in Bankruptcy Law and she is a very good communicator. I was so stressed over my situation, and every step of the way Stella was there to assist me and at times comfort me in letting me know she was on top of her job!!! I ...had so many questions and she answered every single one of them with confidence and expertise. If you are considering Bankruptcy, you absolutely MUST call Stella. She is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and very nice and easy to work with. Stella is easy to get in contact with and replies quickly to questions or concerns!!!

Posted by Terry | February 09, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt

A lawyer that gives lawyers a good name!

Ms. Havkin was very knowledgable, communicative and responsive at all phases of our negotiations. She was able to resolve our case for 8% of the original debtors preference period settlement demand. We would highly recommend her and commend her professionalism and experience.

Posted by Todd | October 24, 2011 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Scary times were handled well.

I would not only recommend Stella in the future, but I have to several people already. She handled my case, my now wifes case, my brothers case, and several of my friends who have asked for help. Stella is a consumate professional and really goes the extra mile to make sure that you understand the pr...ocess in great detail. Her rates are reasonable and she always gets back to me the same day. I'm now over a year out of my bankruptcy, and my business is rocking along and am available to manage my life a bit differently. Thanks to Stella and the videos we had to watch about planning and debt. Made perfect sense and I still have no debt. Much easier way to live. Thanks Stella!!

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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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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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