Wana L. Bernales
also known as Bernales Law Firm
About Wana
Biography
Bernales Law Firm counsels individuals, companies, and not-for-profits in the areas of business, real estate and landlord-tenant law. We are committed to understanding our clients’ needs and providing comprehensive, practical, quality solutions to address their challenges and opportunities. Our attorneys adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards and uphold the firm’s values by providing leadership in pro bono work and community organizations.
With Bernales Law Firm, you will benefit from a committment to service and value from a local law firm responding to your exclusive needs.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 12 years
State: California
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
The Bernales Law Firn
8885 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 237, San Diego, CA, 92108
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Wana L. Bernales's Reviews
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10 Client Reviews
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Posted by Chloe | April 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Wana is terrific!
Wana is terrific! My landlord held all my deposit, so I have consulted her on how to deal with it. Wana is very professional and smart. She gathered all the necessary information and came up with a recommended solution for me. She explained all the complex law terminology in an easy understanding way...
Posted by Don | November 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Fast and dedicated
She quickly got on my case after I contacted her by phone. She kept me in the loop of her communications with the defendant. She also spotted additional wrongdoing of the defendant that I wasn't aware off. We won the case. She did good work. I highly recommend her legal service.
Posted by M8 Fitness | July 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business
Very knowledgeable and personable attorney!
My company needed some business documents drafted, and Bernales Law Firm provided those documents to me in a timely fashion. The owner, Ms. Bernales, is very knowledgeable, and very easy to get a hold of. From the beginning, she always kept me informed, and advised me of all the documents I needed. ...
Wana L. Bernales's Lawyer Endorsements
"I can highly recommend Attorney Bernales. She is a truly exceptional attorney and respected in her field. Any client would be lucky to have her as she is extremely detail oriented and professional."
"Wana is a great business law attorney. She brings intelligence and energy to work for her clients. She has the confidence and ability to get great results for her clients, and she is highly respected in the business law community. I highly recommend Wana."
"Wana is a fantastic lawyer who will do a great job representing you. She's dedicated, deliberate, and passionate about her work. You'd be lucky to have her. Hire her!"
"Ms. Bernales is a hard-working and dedicated attorney. She will go the extra mile to assist her clients and advocate for their best interest. I highly recommend Ms. Bernales."
"Ms. Bernales is a great lawyer who always looks out for her client's best interests. I would happily refer friends and family to her because I know she'll treat them with respect and provide them with outstanding representation."
"As Wana's co-worker, I think she is a highly competent, professional and reliable attorney. She is very committed to her practice and cares a lot about her clients. I highly recommend her for any business or real estate legal issues."
"Wana and I are part of the same solo practice group and I am continually impressed by her creative ideas and contributions. Wana thinks outside the box and has the unique ability to turn complex legal and entrepreneurial concepts into simplified, easy to understand ideas. I endorse this lawyer."
"Wana and I worked together as partners in the San Diego Inn of Court for trial advocacy in May 2014. She was a fantastic partner. She came in each time prepared, and delivered a fantastic voir dire, opening, direct exam, cross-exam, and closing in our mutual case theme. Fellow trial attorney Skip Babbitt was our judge. I highly endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2021
San Diego Rising Stars Super Lawyers 2021, Super Lawyers
2020
San Diego Rising Stars Super Lawyer 2020, Super Lawyers
2019
San Diego Rising Stars Super Lawyers 2019, Super Lawyers
2018
San Diego's Most Inspiring Stories, SD Voyager
2017
Best of the Bar, San Diego Business Journal
2015
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, Scott Peters, Member of Congress, 52nd District, California
2014
Voted Top Young Attorney 2014, San Diego Daily Transcript
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Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Legal Research., Honorable Michael Villani, Eighth Judicial District Court
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Academic Excellence Award, California Western School of Law
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Owner & Principal Attorney, Bernales Law Firm
Associations
2014 - Present
California Western School of Law Alumni AssociationBoard Member
2015 - 2016
Korean American Bar AssociationVice President
Sample of Legal Cases
Favorable outcome for client.
Case settled in less than 30 days, and client received full amount demanded in compliant.
Stayed trial and settled case in favor of client.
Favorable outcome for client.
Case settled in favor of client.
Case settled in favor of client.
Case settled in favor of client; client received monetary award.
Case settled in favor of client.
Favorable outcome for client.
Thousands of dollars in civil assessment fees dismissed.
Education
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Speaking Engagements
2018
2015
Solo Practice
2014
Landlord Tenant Issues
Languages
English
Korean
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Is it legal for a California landlord to not offer initial pre-move out walkthrough?
27 Jun 2018