Alan Louis Geraci

Alan Louis Geraci

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 42 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at San Marcos, CA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Trusts ... +2 more

817 West San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA

About Alan

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 30%

In addition to planning and taxes, you need to reorganize or find the solution to ridding yourself of the burden of debt. I can assist you with the legal system matrix we call bankruptcy and make sure your experience is fast, accurate and complete.

44 years | 1,200 cases

30%
Real Estate 20%

29 years

20%
Trusts 20%

34 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 325-375 per hour

Contingency

30%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 42 years

State: California

Acquired: 1983

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2004

Location

Care Law Group, PC

817 West San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA, 92078-1112

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Alan Louis Geraci's Reviews

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Posted by Will | February 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Knowledgeable, Friendly, and Excellent Service

I know Alan from around the community. I needed a trust attorney and met with him. Because of the pandemic, we had to meet virtually using zoom. He was very accommodating. He was able to answer all our questions. Once our questions were answered, we submitted the paperwork. Alan completed our trust... docs timely. Once it was completed Alan met with us at our home to sign the documents. He also answered other legal questions outside the trust matter. I will recommend Alan for all your needs.

Posted by Lee | February 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Attorney-Highly Recommended

We hired Mr. Geraci 4 years ago for work. He was fair, always helpful, very professional and especially knowledgable. It was a difficult time for us and he was very supportive and positive. Many times he gave encouragement analagies that things would get better and they did. We share some of thos...e positive thoughts with others to this day, who need encouragement. Mr Geraci clearly understands his practice, the law and clearly how to best use them in his field for his clients interest. Four years later, we had to recontact him for copies of some paperwork and immediately he responded he would have it to us within 48 hours! It may be hard to find a great attorney, that is kind, that knows his field and offers superior customer service. Yes, it may be hard, but that's because you have not met Mr, Geraci. :-)

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008

Excellent Lawyer

Mr. Geraci is an outstanding attorney. Mr. Geraci handled several cases for me over the past 4 years. I found Mr. Geraci to demonstrate a high degree of expertise in the diverse areas of law required of each situation. I was very happy with the ethical and compassionate representation I received. If ...you are looking for an attorney who will diligently represent your interest and truly care about your needs, Mr. Geraci would be an excellent choice.

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Alan Louis Geraci's Lawyer Endorsements

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Samuel Spital

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2004.

Public reproval with/duties issued in CA, 2004

updated on 10/18/2017

A censure or reprimand issued by the Supreme Court or the State Bar Court that is not a matter of public record unless imposed after the initiation of formal disciplinary proceedings. No period of suspension is imposed. The reproval may be imposed with duties or conditions.

Alan’s comment:

“The Bar states: "Attorney is of good character, integrity, excellent standing and takes responsibility for everything he does." I take my responsibility as an attorney seriously and am in good standing.”

Honors

1981

Faculty Award/Consumer Protection, California Western School of Law

Work Experience

2013 - Present

President, CARE Law Group PC

1994 - 2012

Owner, Alan L. Geraci APLC

1989 - 1993

Associate, Shifflet Kane & Konoske LLP

1983 - 1988

Attorney, City Attorney San Diego

Associations

2017 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

2004 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

Member

1988 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Piscitelli v. Friedenberg

Reversed

People v. Kothari

Reversed

Wickware v. Tanner

Affirmed

Bevill v. Zoura

Reversed

Swartendruber v. City of San Diego

Affirmed

Collins v. City of San Diego

Affirmed

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Education

1982

California Western School of Law

Juris Doctor

1978

SUNY Albany

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2005

01-10-2005

Income Taxation in California

Publications

1987

California Western Law Review Damages for a Temporary Regulatory Taking: First English Evangelical Lutheran Church v. County of Los Angeles

Languages

English

Activity

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