Scott Talkov is a Super Lawyer rated attorney with vast knowledge and expertise in the legal field. He specializes in real estate, bankruptcy and business serving the areas of Riverside, Orange, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. Call today for a free consultation. (844) 4-TALKOV (825568).
Scott Talkov is the Founder of Talkov Law where the emphasis of his practice is in real estate, business and bankruptcy litigation. Before founding the firm, Scott was named partner of the year at Reid & Hellyer, an Inland Empire law firm dating back to 1897.
Scott has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine for eight consecutive years from 2013 to 2020.
Scott is the longest-standing Board Member in the Inland Empire Bankruptcy Forum and was twice elected as President of the Riverside County Barristers (Young Attorneys’) Association. Scott is active in the Pick Group of Riverside Young Professionals and Riverside County Bar Association.
Scott graduated cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, where he was a member of the Board of Editors for the Washington University Law Review.
Beginning his studies at University of California, Riverside, Scott completed his bachelor’s degree as a 2004 graduate of University of California, Santa Barbara. Scott was an elected official and earned leadership awards for his role in student government at both campuses.
Scott’s articles on real estate law have been published in the Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Journal of the American Bar Association and California Real Property Journal of the State Bar of California.
Scott volunteers his time as the Assistant Director of the Associated Students Legal Clinic at the University of California, Riverside, where he provides free advice to students with real estate and civil litigation issues.
Scott has been featured on CNN and FoxNews, as well as in the Los Angeles Times, Press-Enterprise in Riverside, and Los Cerritos Community News.
Scott’s state court experience includes the California Superior Court in Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Ventura counties, as well as the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Second Division (Riverside) and Second District (Los Angeles).
His federal court experience includes the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California as well as bankruptcy appeals to the District Court for the Central District of California, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Practice areas
Real estate litigation.
12 years, 25 cases
Creditor, debtor and trustee representation.
12 years, 25 cases
Real estate, business and bankruptcy litigation.
12 years, 50 cases
Business litigation.
12 years, 25 cases
Languages spoken
English
Talkov Law Corp.
2900 Adams St Ste C225
Riverside, CA, 92504
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2009 | 10/28/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Rising Star (2013-Present) | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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President / Attorney | Talkov Law Corp. | 2020 - Present |
Shareholder / Attorney | Reid & Hellyer, APC | 2008 - 2019 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Associated Students of U.C. Riverside | Legal Clinic Assistant Director | 2010 - Present |
Riverside County Barristers Association | Past President | 2008 - Present |
Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce | Member | 2008 - Present |
National Eagle Scout Association | Member | 1999 - Present |
Riverside County Bar Association | Board of Directors (2011-12, 2013-14) | 2008 - 2020 |
Washington University Law Review | Board of Editors | 2007 - 2009 |
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Publication name | Title | Date |
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California Real Property Journal | Mortgage Shotgunning and the Priority of Trust Deeds | 2014 |
Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Journal (ABA) | Exposing the Myth of Mortgage Prepayment Penalties in the Aftermath of River East | 2009 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Washington University in St. Louis | JD - Juris Doctor (Cum Laude) | 2009 |
University of California - Santa Barbara | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2004 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Real Estate Law and Business I, Prof. George Lefcoe, University of Southern California School of Law (Sep. 25, 2014) | Real Estate Recording Acts | 2014 |
UCR Student Alumni Association: Legal Career Conference | Going to Law School and Practicing Law | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Inland Western Temecula Commons v. Potter, No. E05785, 2014 Cal. App. Unpub. LEXIS 6590 (Cal. App. 4th Dist. Sep. 18, 2014) | Trial court found that tenant was not bound by lease; affirmed on appeal; attorney's fees awarded to tenant. |
Ashworth v. Ehrgott, BAP No. CC-12-1591-TaDPa, 2013 Bankr. LEXIS 5256 (9th Cir. B.A.P. Dec. 16, 2013) | Creditor's non-dischargeable debt affirmed on appeal. |
Eleiwa v. Whitmore, No. CC-12-1559-ClDKi (9th Cir. B.A.P. Jun. 5, 2013) | Order sustaining homestead exemption affirmed. |
In re Matthew Banks Ashworth, No. 8:11-bk-10946-RK, 2012 Bankr. Lexis 4563 (Bankr. C.D. Cal. Oct. 1, 2012) | Objection overruled based on controlling precedent of Friedkin v. Sternberg (In re Sternberg), 85 F.3d 1400 (9th Cir. 1996). Affirmed on appeal to Ninth Circuit BAP. |
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Eli Underwood, Litigation Attorney on Aug 25, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Scott is a smart person and even better lawyer. He is not afraid to dive into the most challenging dispute, and fight all the way through. I've referred clients to him before, and will continue to do so.
Patricia Rodriguez, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on May 7, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Mr. Talkov and I served on a Board together. He is awesome both in and out of the courtroom. I endorse this lawyer.
Allan Grant, Business Attorney on Jan 13, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Benjamin Heston, Litigation Attorney on Sep 8, 2014
Relationship: Friend
Mr. Talkov is a good friend and an even better attorney.
William May, Litigation Attorney on Oct 9, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Kashif Haque, Real estate Attorney on Oct 14, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Scott is gifted with a sharp legal acumen that is further enhanced by his tireless work ethic. I endorse this lawyer.
Jean-Simon Serrano, Business Attorney on Apr 27, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Scott is an excellent and outgoing attorney. His broad knowledge of the law, coupled with enthusiasm and drive, make him a great choice for anyone looking for a competent attorney.
Brian Freeman, Real estate Attorney on Apr 5, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I know Scott personally and professionally through the local Riverside Barristers Association. He is a very intelligent lawyer with a great personality. I would not hesitate for a moment to refer any real estate issues to Scott. I highly endorse his work.