Daniel Josef Paletz

Daniel Josef Paletz

4.3
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 19 years

Family Lawyer at Studio City, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Litigation

12700 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 300, Studio City, CA

About Daniel

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 80%

I have handled every form of family law matters, inclusive of minor's counsel work and appellate work. I specialize in complex custody, financial and domestic violence actions.

20 years | 500 cases

80%
Litigation 20%

I have handled complex contract, malpractice, employment and agency law. Our office operates as local counsel for national corporations and we are able to handle all forms of civil litigation.

16 years | 40 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-400 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

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Location

Kermisch & Paletz LLP

12700 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 300, Studio City, CA, 91604

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Daniel Josef Paletz's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by Linden | August 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Justice after 7 years for my child

I am able to sleep for the first time in 7 years due to hiring the right counsel. I can not express in words my relief and a major part has to do with having Daniel Paletz as my lawyer. I fought and dealt with previous counsel, though I never had true results until I hired Daniel Paletz. When you thi...nk there is no light speak with Daniel because you will have results for a very reasonable price. There are good lawyers out there, Daniel is one of them. Trust in him, do your part and believe that justice does prevail with Daniel by your side.

Posted by anonymous | December 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

My life begins after being represented by Daniel Paletz

December 1, 2016 will go down in my personal history as my day of freedom and redemption. I was involved in a legal challenge for over 15 years with many different attorneys being unsuccessful at making it end, costing me thousands of dollars. The first time my opponent experienced Mr. Paletz in act...ion the case was settled. The entire office's professionalism, care, concern, and humanity brought Faith back to me in the legal system. I cannot thank this legal team enough for the kindness, compassion, and expertise they brought to me and my family. I have immense gratitude, and for the first time since my divorce, I had a year free of legal burden that has haunted me for years. My life has begun anew. Do not go any further if you are seeking an attorney to represent you. He is the best of the best.

Posted by Rachel | February 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Daniel Paletz - So good!

Mr. Daniel Paletz was is an outstanding lawyer, and I am incredibly impressed with his knowledge and ability to handle a courtroom. He took on a case that was larger than anyone anticipated with an opposing team that did all they could to get our side to back down. Daniel, with nothing but profession...alism, outsmarted and out-lawyered the opposition. He won the case and got our team everything requested. It was a tedious fight, but Mr. Paletz never backed down, never got lazy, and never stopped digging to make sure he had every piece of material needed to prove his client's word. I can not express enough how well this man did his job. While I hope to never have to use his services again, I recommend those of you that are in an unfortunate situation contact him. Grade A man. Please feel free to DM me if you have more questions about him and his firm.

Posted by francis iacovelli | June 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Daniel is outstanding

My wife and I had spent thousands of dollars with a previous attorney and there was no end in sight. Daniel was introduced to us by a local public defender. My step sons father was filling countless law suits against us and we could no longer afford the Yale/Stanford attorney who had made zero progr...ess in 3 years. Daniel came in at a much more affordable rate and wrapped the case up in a years’ time. I was very impressed with his ability to negotiate and cut through all the bull that we had experienced in the past. Daniel saved us. Thank you for all your help.

Posted by jill | June 18, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

So great!

I am a current client of Daniel Paletz and after a horrible experience with one of the most renowned lawyers in LA, I am beyond thrilled with Daniel and his entire office. He is a true advocate. He is "on the case" so to speak. I can't recommend him highly enough.

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Daniel Josef Paletz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Daniel. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Arezou Diarian

Family lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Paletz was opposing counsel on one of my matters. I found him to be congenial, knowledgeable and professional. He was a zealous advocate for his client."

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Jorge Velasco

Family lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Kermisch

Family lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mary Lu

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William Kermisch

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Jorge Velasco

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Appreciation Award, La Reina High School

2009

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Managing Partner, Kermisch & Paletz LLP

2008 - 2009

Associate Attorney, Brot & Gross LLP

2007 - 2008

Associate Attorney, Smith & Smith

2006 - 2007

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Donald Eisenberg

Associations

1998 - Present

National Forensics League

Coach

Sample of Legal Cases

Marriage of Seagondollar

Settlement returned the children.

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Education

N/A

Univ of California Berkeley

undergraduate

N/A

Loyola Law School

law

Speaking Engagements

2006

Career Conference

Choosing Law as a Career

Publications

2007

The Health Consumer Alliance Medi-Cal Lost

Languages

English

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