Cari Michele Pines

Cari Michele Pines

3.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 32 years

Family Lawyer at Encino, CA
Practice Areas: Family

16133 Ventura Blvd., Suite. 1140, Encino, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

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Pines Laurent, LLP

16133 Ventura Blvd., Suite. 1140, Encino, CA, 91436

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Cari Michele Pines's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Emotionally Unstable - Stay Away

Contacted Cari for a consult after finding her online. While on the phone, she seemed rushed, I was sure that was because she is a busy lawyer. Well, when I met with her, I realized that was not the case. She went from positive and upbeat one minute to emotional and telling me about her health the ne...xt. Yikes. When going through family law-related issues, I want a lawyer with her head on straight and who is solid and reliable. Cari is none of those things. I spoke with her a little about her professional background and she has worked at too many firms for my comfort. Every time she left a job or split up with a business partner, it was their fault... Hmmm...

Posted by Maeve | January 27, 2013

Incredible, brilliant - the best of the best!

Cari Pines is singularly the most spectacular family law attorney in LA, PERIOD! Save yourself misery and get the best out come possible in your case, retain Cari now. After meeting Cari the stark contrast in quality between her and other attorneys is absolutely shocking. Cari knows the law be...tter than the Beverly Hills or Century City set (I have thousands in consult fees to prove it!). She will tell you HONESTLY what to expect, she offers the least expensive option first, she explains everything, always in a clear, concise way. If you already retained someone but are having concerns, go to Cari. If you are tired of telling your lawyer what to do, being charged for being charged, feeling confused, not getting answers or responses, or even being abused by an arrogant bully of an attorney, she will help. Pay her very reasonable consult fee and you will leave her office with your concerns clarified and a game plan. Cari uses her incredible knowledge of the law to blast the opposition out of the water. She is passionate about being an incredible attorney, not draining every bank account she can. She is not the least expensive but she is by far the least expensive in the end because you will have the best possible representation AND true peace of mind. If all attorneys in this country were like Cari our nation would be light years ahead of where we are and there would be no lawyer jokes. The passion behind this review comes following almost a year of suffering through family law attorneys. Save yourself my misery AND expenses, retain Cari.

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Cari Michele Pines's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Reape

Family lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Cari since her early days in practice. She is wickedly smart and up on her cases and the law. I used to complain about her that her arguments were ruining my cases. Later I settled on just saying she used her enormous talent for the wrong people back then. If you desire fierce personal attention Cari is a wonderful choice."

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Jinna Kang

Family lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Highly knowledgeable, skilled, and professional. An exceptional trial lawyer and a true advocate for the children's best interest."

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Aimee Doherty

Unknown lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Taylor House

Family lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eric Pines

Family lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Family member

"Cari, Is one of the most well respected attorneys in Los Angeles in the Family Law field. Besides being her brother, I am also an attorney who has worked with her in the past and can say it is well known that she is held in the highest regard by the Family Law Judges throughout the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles in general. She is also highly ethical and held in high esteem among peers in her field."

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Kevin Mooney

Family lawyer

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Donna Laurent

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Partner, Pines Laurent, LLP

1996 - 2009

Owner, Pines Family Law

Associations

2009 - Present

San Fernando Valley Bar Association

Co-chair, Family Law Section

2007 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member of Executive Committee

2002 - 2005

San Fernando Valley Bar Association Family Law Section

Chair

Education

N/A

Southwestern Univ SOL

law

N/A

Univ of California at Los Angeles

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2011

43rd Annual Family Law Symposium

Recent Developments in Family Law

2009

Child Custody Colloquium 2009

Exploring Custody Disputes Involving Children With Special Needs

Publications

2011

Valley Lawyer magazine (SFVBA) Family Law Mediation Update

2009

Valley Lawyer Magazine (SFVBA) Children with Special Needs in Family Law Proceedings

Languages

English

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