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Jonathan Nili Vaknin
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Biography
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.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
50%
17 years
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
50%
17 years
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Licensed in California for 16 years
State: California
Acquired: 2009
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Location
Vaknin Law Firm
3900 West Alameda Avenue, Suite 1200, Burbank, CA, 91505
Vaknin Law Firm
1800 Taraval Street #16430, San Francisco, CA, 94116
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Showing 26 - 27 of 27 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by Gustavo | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Attorney Jonathan Vaknin was very helpful from the moment I called him with questions regarding bankruptcy. He and his assistant answered all my questions, were very helpful filling all paperwork and filled me in on the entire process. The process itself went by smoothly thanks to his knowledge and p...
Posted by Kevin | February 13, 2011
The real deal Holy field!!!
Thank you Jonathan for helping and being there with me through the whole process of my case! I really appreciated the time and energy you spent. You were very thorough and knowledgeable on what you do and the way you process things. My case was handled with true professionalism and genuine concern.I...
Jonathan Nili Vaknin's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
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"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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Experience
Honors
2008
Director's Award for Excellence in Advocacy, University of San Francisco of Law - Intensive Advocacy Program
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Lead Attorney, Law Office of Jonathan Vaknin/Vaknin Law Firm
2011 - 2015
Attorney, Golden State Law Group
Associations
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
Education
2008
Seattle University School of Law
Juris Doctor
2004
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
San Diego Real Estate Brokers Open - Tour 702 - District One Pitch Session
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and Selling Real Estate
Languages
English
Hebrew
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
Can I file for bankruptcy to clear my hospital bill debt?
15 Mar 2018
Q&A
Can a home be sold at auction before bankruptcy is dismissed?
11 Mar 2018
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Can you hire an attorney after you file chapter 7 bankruptcy pro se before the meeting of creditors?
01 Sep 2015