Jami K Fosgate

Jami K Fosgate

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Family Lawyer at Burbank, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Mediation, Divorce & Separation ... +3 more

3500 W Olive Ave, Ste 300, Burbank, CA

About Jami

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 20%

A divorce lawyer helps you if you no longer want to be married. Whether you want a legal separation or the marriage ended, divorce lawyers assist you to arrange financial and family matters, typically in a negotiation with your spouse's lawyer. Child custody, child support, and a fair division of community assets (like who keeps the house or how your checking and savings accounts are divided) are matters that a divorce lawyer is trained to help determine.

20%
Family 20%

Family law includes laws of marriage, civil unions, same-sex relationships, domestic partnerships, divorce, separation, property settlements and domestic violence. If you need help with a family-related legal issue, a family law attorney can advise in family disputes as well as represent you in lawsuits.

20%
Mediation 20%

The mediation process can help you resolve disputes without going to court. In a mediation proceeding, a neutral third party (a mediation lawyer) meets with you and the person you disagree with. The mediator acts as a facilitator, helping you negotiate until a solution is found. Mediation is the most informal process for dispute resolution and is usually the least expensive method.

20%
Uncontested Divorce 20%

In an uncontested divorce, you both agree to end the marriage and divide your assets without involving a judge. A lawyer with an uncontested divorce practice knows what information is needed and can provide guidance to ensure the divorce is final.

20%
Child Custody 10%

If you are getting divorced and have children, part of the divorce agreement will involve determining where and with whom the children will live. A child custody lawyer can help you negotiate custody, either by agreement or in court. Some parents opt for joint custody, which means children divide their time between both parents' homes, and parents share the right to make decisions on behalf of the children. If you as parents are unable to agree on child custody, a judge will decide for you.

10%
Child Support 10%

If you are a parent and you divorce, the parent the child lives with often receives money (child support) from the parent no longer living with the child. Unlike spousal support, which is paid to maintain an ex-spouse's lifestyle, child support pays for the child's physical, emotional, and educational needs. A child support lawyer can help parents negotiate and calculate child support, either by agreement or in court.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 325-325 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in California for 21 years

State: California

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Fosgate Family Law and Mediation Center

3500 W Olive Ave, Ste 300, Burbank, CA, 91505-4647

Law Office of Jami K. Fosgate

3500 West Olive Avenue, Suite 300, Burbank, CA, 91505

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Jami K Fosgate's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

Posted by Shannon | December 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Jami removed the stress from a difficult situation.

Jami Fosgate was wonderful during a very difficult time. She offers a flat rate for uncontested divorces that is very reasonable. She and her staff took away all of the stress and worry about the multitude of paperwork that needs to be completed and turned into the courts in varying stages of the pro...cess. I am so happy I found her! She brought a positive calm to a strenuous process. I highly recommend her. Plus she offers free consultations.

Posted by JOY | December 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Lucky to have JAMI!

Jami was a rock in the middle of all the uncertainties and apprehensions that go with divorce, no matter how amicable it may be. She is absolutely trustworthy, reliable, honest, and fair. And yes, affordable. Adjectives that do not usually pertain to lawyers but that's why having Jami on your... corner through the whole process is such a comfort. Her guidance and help was invaluable. I tried doing the paperwork on my own but it is really complicated. There were steps and documents I would miss. Jami was there to make sure all the paperwork was completed and submitted. I am so grateful to have found Jami in my time of need

Posted by Francis | May 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best in town.

Using Jami Fosgate's Family Law on my amicable divorce saved me time, money and stress. Jami's expertise, diligence, compassion and professionalism helped me through the process with no court appearance. I absolutely recommend Jami Fosgate as she is the best in town.

Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Took a lot off my plate during a stressful time!

Jami was truly a life-saver in the very challenging and exhausting divorce process. We went through a very amicable divorce but felt it would be best to have someone help us with the paperwork so as not to make any mistakes. We had agreed on all division of assets and support therefore I didn't want... to spend an exorbitant amount of money on a lawyer. After our initial meeting we had very little we needed to do in person, we were sent forms via email with detailed instructions on how to fill in what was needed and she did the rest--she even has someone take them to the courthouse for you. It was totally worth the affordable fee (very affordable compared to other document prep service lawyers in the LA area). I hope you don't need her services but if you do, I can't recommend her highly enough!

Posted by Patti | February 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

High recommendation for Jami Fosgate

I needed help with mediation when my husband and I decided to divorce. Jami was recommended through an employee assistance program where I work, and she was also recommended by an acquaintance. After my first meeting with Jami, I felt confident that she was the best person to help me during this pr...ocess, and I wasn’t disappointed. Jami is extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, patient, and she always answered my questions thoroughly and quickly. There is so much paperwork to be filed in a divorce, and Jami’s expertise helped me wade through all of that. I can’t recommend her highly enough.

See All Client Reviews

Jami K Fosgate's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Jami
Anahit Danielyan headshot
Anahit Danielyan

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. She is very professional and knows what she does."

Leslie Kyle Howell headshot
Leslie Howell

Family lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jami is an effective mediator and collaborative lawyer. We have been on cases together and she is a pleasure to work with."

Sanjay Augustine Paul headshot
Sanjay Paul

Family lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Fosgate is a seasoned and effective mediator who helps parties going through divorce, support and custody issues reach a settlement outside of court and avoid the expense and emotional toll of litigation. I endorse this lawyer."

Matthew Ray Bogosian headshot
Matthew Bogosian

Mediation lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Alexandra Rachel Lavinsky headshot
Alexandra Lavinsky

Family lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Fernando M Luna headshot
Fernando Luna

Mediation lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Fosgate is a true professional and class act. She offers a wealth of knowledge, experience and civility to those she serves."

Cathleen Elisabeth Norton headshot
Cathleen Norton

Mediation lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ms. Fosgate for many years and would highly recommend her to mediate any and all family law matters. If you are looking for a less-confrontational way of resolving your family law dispute out of court, I highly recommend contacting Ms. Fosgate. She takes a common-sense approach to mediating divorce cases, and is effective in providing clients with the information they need in order successfully mediate their dispute. She is well respected in the legal community and is affordable for those seeking an alternative to litigation. Ms. Fosgate practices law with integrity and professionalism and is extremely skilled as a family law attorney."

Irwin Max Avelino headshot
Irwin Avelino

Family lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Fosgate is a very professional and knowledgeable Family Law Attorney."

Jennifer Musika Riemer headshot
Jennifer Riemer

Family lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is professional and collegial and enjoys her practice."

Andrea Merrell Caster headshot
Andrea Caster

Family lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jami is a resolution-focused attorney who strives to tone down the animosity inherent in family law while striving to find solutions to benefit the client and the family."

View All Endorsements
Michelle Daneshrad headshot
Michelle Daneshrad

Divorce and separation lawyer

Leslie Kyle Howell headshot
Leslie Howell

Family lawyer

Matthew Ray Bogosian headshot
Matthew Bogosian

Family lawyer

Debra Susan Frank headshot
Debra Frank

Family lawyer

Tam B Nguyen headshot
Tam Nguyen

Family lawyer

Gregory P. Barchie headshot
Gregory Barchie

Litigation lawyer

Demetria Lysette Graves headshot
Demetria Graves

Family lawyer

Kelly Chang Rickert headshot
Kelly Rickert

Family lawyer

Andrea Merrell Caster headshot
Andrea Caster

Family lawyer

Michelle Hsueh-Chiann Chen headshot
Michelle Chen

Family lawyer

Parima Pandkhou headshot
Parima Pandkhou

Family lawyer

Leena S. Hingnikar headshot
Leena Hingnikar

Family lawyer

Jennifer Musika Riemer headshot
Jennifer Riemer

Family lawyer

Merlyn Noure Hernandez headshot
Merlyn Hernandez

Family lawyer

Irwin Max Avelino headshot
Irwin Avelino

Immigration lawyer

Natella Royzman headshot
Natella Royzman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Andrew Dennis Shupe headshot
Andrew Shupe

Litigation lawyer

Fernando M Luna headshot
Fernando Luna

Family lawyer

Shanon Kealoha Quinley headshot
Shanon Quinley

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Southern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Southern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

2013 Top Attorney, Pasadena Magazine

2012

Southern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Top Women Attorneys, Los Angeles Magazine

2012

2012 Top Attorney, Pasadena Magazine

2011

April Member of the Month, Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association

2011

Collaborative Training Certificate, Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Assn

2011

Advanced Mediation Skills Practicum, LACBA Center for Civic Mediation

2011

Divorce Mediation Certificate, Mosten Mediation

2010

Basic Mediation Training Certificate, LACBA Dispute Resolution Services

2003

St. Thomas More Honor Society, Loyola Law School

2003

Best Oral Advocate, Scott Moot Court Competition, Loyola Law School

2003

WLALA Tuition Scholarship, Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles

2002

Florine Carmen Phelps Scholarship, Loyola Law School

Work Experience

2008 - 2010

Associate Attorney, Law Office of Mitchell A. Jacobs

2006 - 2008

Associate Attorney, Reuben, Raucher & Blum

2004 - 2006

Law Clerk, Los Angeles Superior Court

2002 - 2004

Law Clerk, Horvitz & Levy LLP

Associations

2014 - Present

Pasadena Collaborative Divorce

Attorney Member

2011 - Present

Pasadena Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Southern California Mediation Association

Member

2011 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2011 - Present

San Fernando Valley Collaborative Professionals

Attorney Member

2010 - Present

Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association

Attorney Member

2006 - Present

San Fernando Valley Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2003 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2001 - Present

American Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2010 - 2011

Burbank Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2015

Beverly Hills Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2007 - 2013

Southern California Family Law American Inn of Court

Executive Committee

Education

2004

Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

University of Southern California

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Southern California Family Law American Inn of Court

Spousal Support - Pendente Lite & Trial

2012

LACPA Divorce Special Interest Group

Divorce Options

2010

Inn of Court

Horrifyingly Scary Aspects of Family Law Practice

2008

Inn of Court

Mock Press Conference in High Profile Cases

Publications

2010

Los Angeles Daily Journal Support Payments, It's a Question of Time

2009

Los Angeles Daily Journal When Words Collide

2008

Los Angeles Daily Journal Change of Plans

Languages

English

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution