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Jonathan N. Vaknin is a skilled attorney, based in the San Francisco Bay Area and Greater Los Angeles Area. Mr. Vaknin has extensive experience in representing debtors in consumer bankruptcy matters. Mr. Vaknin dedicated five years of his career to representing individuals and small businesses at two of the highest volume consumer bankruptcy law firms in San Diego, California, alongside one of the top 50 bankruptcy filers in the United States. Mr. Vaknin most recently supervised the Chapter 13 department of a high volume consumer bankruptcy practice in San Diego with tremendous success while remaining active in the representation of the firm’s Chapter 7 bankruptcy clients.
Mr. Vaknin obtained his undergraduate degree from San Francisco State University in 2004 and his Juris Doctor from Seattle University School of Law in 2008. He was awarded the Director’s Award for Excellence in Advocacy at University of San Francisco School of Law’s Intensive Advocacy Program while pursuing his law degree.
Mr. Vaknin is admitted to practice law by the State Bar of California and is licensed to practice law before the United States District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California. In addition to his law licenses, Mr. Vaknin is a licensed Real Estate Broker by the California Department of Real Estate and represents buyers and sellers in real property transactions through Burke Real Estate Consultants, Inc. based in San Diego, California.
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3900 West Alameda Avenue, Suite 1200, Burbank, CA, 91505
1800 Taraval Street #16430, San Francisco, CA, 94116
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Posted by anonymous | October 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Expertise Responsive Courteous
Jonathan worked very closely with me from the beginning of deciding to file Chapter 13. I chose to work with him initially because of his knowledge and counsel and it was the best decision I made. He is calm, helpful and compassionate. During the bankruptcy, helped also me get through a leave of abs...
Posted by Phil | September 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
110% satisfied!
Jonathan Vaknin was a consummate professional in assisting me in such a sensitive area as filing for personal bankruptcy. He was knowledgeable in all of my concerns and issues and amazingly prompt in returning my phone calls thru the entire process. I would not hesitate a moment to refer him to anybo...
Posted by anonymous | July 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Best bankruptcy lawyer I could ask for
Mr. Vaknin is an amazing attorney to work with. He is professional, patient and goes the extra mile. I was terrified going through bankruptcy but he was by my side ready to answer all questions and walk me through the entire process. He never judged or berated my financial situation or financial deci...
Posted by Leslie | February 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Couldn’t have asked for more!
What a great experience I had working with Jonathan Vaknin on my Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. He is professional, attentive and very thorough. His experience and knowledge shows in all aspects of what he does. He really knows the law and what he is doing but what sets him apart is his warmth and understandi...
Posted by Ben | April 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Made my bankruptcy process painless. Jonathan has a real human touch.
I was referred to Mr. Vaknin by Credit Karma. From the first phone interview right through to my public creditors/trustee meeting, Mr. Vaknin proved responsive, caring, patient and completely on the ball in swiftly and accurately guiding me through the filing process. Thanks Jonathan!
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Vaknin in a knowledgeable, caring attorney. He works diligently and fairly."
"I endorse this lawyer. I had the opportunity to work with Mr. Vaknin several times. I am a personal injury lawyer and had bankruptcy questions for cases I was handling. I needed to know how a bankruptcy could impact my cases. Mr. Vaknin provided accurate and concise answers that helped me and in doing so I was able to assist my clients. I recommend Jonathan and will call him again the next time I have another bankruptcy issue. Regards, Robert M. Klein"
"I am proud to recommend Jonathan Vaknin. I have had the privilege of working alongside Mr. Vaknin. He is tenacious and extremely knowledgeable. Mr. Vaknin employs the right combination of fierce advocacy with ethical principles."
"I have been a colleague of Jonathan's for over 10 years working with him in the field of bankruptcy and debt settlement. Jonathan is a superb attorney with knowledge and skill far beyond most of the attorneys working in the bankruptcy area. A 'super lawyer' in my book!"
"Jonathan is an excellent personal and business bankruptcy attorney. Jonathan is particularly knowledgeable about business bankruptcies involving licensed professionals. I refer Jonathan clients from time to time and they are always grateful for Jonathan's expertise. I highly recommend Jonathan for any personal and business bankruptcy reorganization legal matters."
"Jonathan is a highly intelligent attorney with integrity, and a high level of ethics. He is very capable and knowledgeable with all Bankruptcy matters. I endorse this lawyer."
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2008
Director's Award for Excellence in Advocacy, University of San Francisco of Law - Intensive Advocacy Program
2015 - Present
Lead Attorney, Law Office of Jonathan Vaknin/Vaknin Law Firm
2011 - 2015
Attorney, Golden State Law Group
2015 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of California
2014 - Present
San Diego Association of Realtors
2014 - Present
California Association of Realtors
2014 - Present
National Association of Realtors
2009 - Present
State Bar of California
2009 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of California
2009 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of California
2014 - 2015
San Diego County Bar Association
2014 - 2015
San Diego North County Bar Association
2008
Juris Doctor
2004
Bachelor of Arts
2014
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and Selling Real Estate
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11 Mar 2018
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