Janis Kay Stocks
About Janis
Biography
Attorney Janis Stocks is retiring on August 1, 2018.
It has been her privilege to provide legal services in family law and adoptions for 43 years in San Diego County.
Kristine Colburn of Stocks & Colburn will continue the practice. She can be reached at or .
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
47 years
52 years
52 years
47 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 51 years
State: California
Acquired: 1974
No misconduct found
Location
Stocks & Colburn
3033 5th Ave Ste 430, San Diego, CA, 92103
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Janis Kay Stocks's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
10 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Mediation
Posted by Tim | June 09, 2015 | Mediation
Grateful client
Jan provided wise counsel throughout our divorce mediation and helped guide us through a really difficult transition. She was very knowledgeable, but just as important, she was also sensitive, warm, and kind. Though there were times it would have been easy for her to "take sides", she facilitated t...
Posted by Marissa | December 01, 2014 | Mediation
Mediation without the stress
My ex-husband and I decided to go through mediation in hopes of coming to an agreement that suited both our needs. Our primary goal was to be as efficient in the process and ultimately save money while getting along with each other. Fortunately, we found Janis Stocks. She is very straight forward wh...
Janis Kay Stocks's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is experienced, knowledgeable and a strong advocate for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jan is a top-notch attorney, who is highly respected by her peers."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jan is an excellent attorney; she is smart, responsible, sensitive and takes pride in her work product. Jan is one of a handful of attorneys to whom I refer cases. Her work is beyond reproach."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jan is an outstanding lawyer, hard working and dedicated to her clients. Jan is amazing in a courtroom as she is in an alternative dispute resolution setting. Jan is an excellent mediator."
"Attorney Stocks has vast knowledge and experience in divorce and adoption law. She is personable as well as professional. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jan is a top notch family law lawyer, mediator and adoption attorney. I have and will refer cases to her."
"I highly endorse Jan. A Fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, she is a recognized expert in the field of adoption law. Robin Fleischner Attorney at Law www.adoptsurrogatelaw.com"
"I endorse this lawyer. Janice Stocks is an exceptional lawyer. Her ethics, professionalism and years of experience has earned her the well deserved distinguished position she holds within the family law community. She is an admired colleague and mentor."
"Jan is an extremely competent, ethical practitioner with an uncommon depth of knowledge in the area of adoption law. I highly recommend her for anyone who is contemplating adoption or needing assistance in a contested adoption."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2016
FAMILY LAW, Best Lawyers in America since 2000
2016
Super Lawyer since 2007, Super Lawyers
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated since 2000, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
2016 Southern CA's Top AV Rated Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Best Law Firms -Stocks & Colburn, U.S. News and World Report
2016
FAMILY LAW MEDIATION, BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA
2016
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Women's AV Preeminent Attorneys, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
San Diego The Top 25 Women Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
San Diego The Top 50 Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
2015 TOP ATTORNEYS - FAMILY LAW, San Diego Daily Transcript
1993
NORBY - FOR PRACTICE EXCELLENCE, JUDGES OF SAN DIEGO SUPERIOR COURT
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Senior Parnter, Stocks & Colburn, Family Law and Mediation
1998 - 2011
Senior Partner, Stocks & Fentin, LLP
1978 - 1998
Partner, Stocks & Baldwin
Associations
2014 - Present
Academy of Professional Family MediatorsMember
2000 - Present
Association of Certified Family Law SpecialistsMember
2000 - Present
International Academy of Matrimonial LawyersMember
1993 - Present
Am. Acad. of Matrimonial LawyersPAST PRESIDENT-SOCAL Chap '04
1993 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersSOCAL Chapter Counsel-2014-2015
1990 - Present
Academy of California Adoption LawyersPast President - 1998
1976 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaFamily Law Section
2011 - 2015
San Diego Family Law Bar AssociationADR Panel Member
2010 - 2015
American Bar AssociationDispute Resolution Committee
1990 - 2015
American Academy of Adoption AttorneysMember
1975 - 2000
CALIFORNIA BAR ASSOCIATION FAMILY LAW SECTIONMEMBER OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1990-2000
1975 - 2016
San Diego County Bar Association, Family Law SectionCerfified Family Law Specialist Committee- President 1995
1975 - 2015
American Bar AssociationMember
1974 - 2015
American Bar AssociationFamily Law Section
Sample of Legal Cases
CA Supreme Court confirmed that adoption could proceed
Education
2010
Advanced Mediation Courses
1974
JD - Juris Doctor
1971
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2015
Adoption
2015
FAMILY LAW PARALEGAL SEMINAR
2005
How to Obtain a Restraining Order
1994
Adoption
Publications
2016
Languages
English