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Laurel Buchanan is a partner at the Law Offices of Laurel A. Buchanan Inc. which focuses on Family Law and Civil matters including Personal Injury, Real Estate Law, and Business Law. The firm also handles Criminal Law and Probate matters in the Inland Empire region.
Ms. Buchanan is a Southern California native who has been active in the legal community for over 10 years. While obtaining a Bachelor's of Science in Business Management, Ms. Buchanan was chosen to intern for local County Counsel in the Temecula area. After interning for County Counsel in Dependency Court, Ms. Buchanan pursued a Juris Doctorate degree. Ms. Buchanan attended California Southern Law School in the evenings while working as a Law Clerk on civil law matters during the day. After graduating first in her class, Ms. Buchanan went on to open her own firm.
Since opening her own firm, Ms. Buchanan then partnered with Attorney Jeffrey Decker to form the successful law firm of Decker and Buchanan. Decker & Buchanan continued to grow and has recently transitioned to the new corporation, The Law Offices of Laurel A. Buchanan Inc. Attorney Jeff Decker still works with the firm and is available to take select cases.
The Law Offices of Laurel A. Buchanan is proud to have also made several new additions to both full time and part time staff and has retained the help of independent contractors as well to ensure that clients have access to the best attorney for their particular case. These additions include attorneys Jeff Gerber, Linda Vose and Julia Weiner. Attorney Jeff Gerber has over 40 years of experience in the practice of law including family law, workers compensation, personal injury and civil litigation. Attorney Jeff Gerber has been working for the firm since 2017, bringing great experience and depth to the firm. Attorney Linda Vose has 24 years of experience in criminal law and countless jury trials under her belt. Ms. Vose assists the firm on criminal matters and domestic violence issues on an as needed basis. Attorney Julia Weiner has 10 years of practice in family law, personal injury, criminal law and complex financial litigation. Ms. Wiener works on family law and civil matters generally with the firm as needed.
Ms. Buchanan is aware of the challenges that individuals face when having to deal with legal problems. Ms. Buchanan and her staff enjoy spending the necessary time to educate clients and assist them in navigating the complex legal system.
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Posted by Brian | December 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination
Labor issues
Laurel was able to successfully negotiate an agreement between myself and a group of friends with an attorney that specializes in beinging discriminated against for country of national origin workers.
Posted by Irene | October 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Dedicated, professional and knowledgeable
I had the pleasure of meeting Laurel through a extremely stressful divorce. From the consult to the judgment she showed her concern for me and her firmness towards opposing counsel. She informed me of my options and thoroughly explained the legal process regarding my case. I wasn't thinking clearly ...
Posted by Dora | July 29, 2015 | Child Support
Honest, Reliable and Smart Attorney
I have had the pleasure of working with Laurel Buchanan in a family law child support case. I appreciated her honesty and hard working ethic. Laurel is kind and very smart and I can tell you that when she sets her mind on a goal she does not waver until it is reached. Even through tough times Laurel ...
Posted by D.W. | July 29, 2015 | Family
Honest, Reliable and Smart Attorney
I have had the pleasure of working with Laurel Buchanan in a family law child support case. I appreciated her honesty and hard working ethic. Laurel is kind and very smart and I can tell you that when she sets her mind on a goal she does not waver until it is reached. Even through tough times Laurel ...
Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2015 | Child Support
Laurel is a Terrific Family Law Attorney!
Laurel took over an extremely difficult child support modification dispute for me. She was attentive, prompt and compassionate. She has a no-nonsense approach while being incredibly supportive and empathetic. I felt comfortable with her immediately and knew that I could trust her expertise. She was a...
"I endorse this lawyer. She cares about her Clients and how the litigation effects them. Her services are focused toward getting the best outcome for her Clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is very thorough in her representation of each one of her clients. She is very straightforward with her clients. She makes sure her clients have realistic expectations of the likely outcome of their matter."
"I highly endorse and recommend Ms. Buchanan for any of your legal needs. She possesses a unique blend of calm, wisdom, and savvy that results in clear, tangible benefits for her clients and shown by her results. Ms. Buchanan his highly experienced in handling some of the most complex and highly emotionally-charged cases where she can distill the complexities into tangible, actionable steps to achieve your goals. While she is patient and compassionate with her clients, she is a formidable litigator for opposing counsel."
"Laurel is a pleasure to work with. Her high level of competence and pleasant demeanor makes collaboration a joy. Just don't get in her cross-hairs as opposing counsel!"
"endorse this lawyer. Ms. Buchanan is conveniently located right next door to my Family Law practice. It is so comforting to my client's whom require help with their personal injury matters (car accidents, slip and fall, etc) to walk them next door to speak to a trustworthy, knowledgeable, attorney. Thank you Decker & Buchanan! You guys are life savers!"
Probate lawyer
Family lawyer
2026
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019 - Present
Attorney, Owner, Law Offices of Laurel A. Buchanan
1900 - Present
Attorney, The Law Offices of Laurel A. Buchanan Inc.
2015 - 2019
Partner, Decker and Buchanan Law
2013 - 2015
Attorney, Law Office lf Laurel A. Buchanan
2015 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
2013 - Present
Riverside County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2023
LLM in Tax
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BS - Bachelor of Science
English
Spanish
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