Barak J Berlin

Barak J Berlin

4.8
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 24 years

Lemon law Lawyer at Lake Elsinore, CA
Practice Areas: Lemon Law, Personal Injury, Consumer Protection ... +5 more

135 West Sumner Ave, Lake Elsinore, CA

About Barak

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Lemon Law 60%

We help consumers who have been sold a defective car (new or used with a warranty). We also assist consumers who were wronged in the purchase of a used car for a variety of different reasons.

24 years | 100 cases

60%
Personal Injury 15%

15 years | 4 cases

15%
Credit Repair 5%

The major Credit Bureaus, Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion often make mistakes in credit reports. Many consumers have found that it is difficult, if not impossible to get them to correct the information. If this occurs, we can sue the Bureau(s) in Federal Court to force them to correct the mistakes.

13 years | 2 cases

5%
General Practice 5%

24 years | 10 cases

5%
Debt Settlement 3%

17 years | 100 cases

3%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 1%

We help individuals file and complete their Chapter 7 Bankruptcy filing.

15 years | 25 cases

1%
Debt Collection 1%

We represent consumers who have been sued by debt collectors. Often the debt collectors cannot prove that the consumer owes the alleged debt.

13 years | 10 cases

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 550-750 per hour

Contingency

25%-50%

Pro bono

10 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 24 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Barak Berlin

135 West Sumner Ave, Lake Elsinore, CA, 92530

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Barak J Berlin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

5 star (5) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by anonymous | July 5, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Issues pertaining to legal disputes.

He answer some inquires I have been questionable about for years. Although it wasn't face to face. He was very straight to the point from his opinion.

Posted by Stephen | January 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding attorney

I cannot say enough about this wonderful lawyer. My wife and I had some problems with an aggressive creditor who was way out of line. Mr Berlin took control of the situation and resolved it totally. I would not hesitate to engage him again for guidance in these difficult matters.

Posted by Kelly | July 1, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Barak Berlin gave me PEACE OF MIND

I found Mr. Berlin online because I live out of state but am being sued by a California debt collector. I was so anxious and worried because I was being sued for the first time in my life and I didn't know what to do. I was so afraid my bank accounts or my wages would be garnished. Mr. Berlin gave... me PEACE OF MIND by answering all of my questions, explaining my legal rights to me and providing me resources to fight the debt collector. I am grateful for his counsel and would highly recommend him to anyone with a legal problem. He was kind, considerate, knowledgeable and on my side. Plus he answered his phone and called me back immediately and even emailed me quickly. Thank you, Barak Berlin. You're a life saver.

Posted by Denice | June 11, 2015

Life saver

He made a very abusive collection later to stop harassing me.he won our case and then you decided to go after the abusive lawyer.a lawyer that passionate his job.

Posted by Candice | March 13, 2015

Lawyer who cares

I was about to have my wages garnished for a debt that wasn't mine. Barak took my case when no one else would, even though he knew he wasn't going to make a profit from me. It was a David versus Goliath case, and Barak helped me prevail. I am very grateful that he is such a skilled lawyer, that was ...able to help me win my case. He has integrity, knowledge of the law and a good heart.

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 14

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"I endorse Barak. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Ligia Parmenter

Unknown lawyer | Apr 01

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"Barak J. Berlin is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients very well. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."

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Michael Doland

Debt collection lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Although Mr. Berlin is new to Avvo I was immediately impressed with the quality of his answers, providing an accurate answer with a useful link to the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."

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Jeffrey Nickerson

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Arnold Wuhrman

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Partner, Law Offices of Barak Berlin

Associations

2006 - Present

Southwest Riverside County Bar Association

Member

2017 - 2018

Southwest Riverside County Bar Association

Immediate Past President

2016 - 2016

Southwest Riverside County Bar Association

President

2015 - 2015

Southwest Riverside County Bar Association

Vice President

2012 - 2015

LeTip of Murrieta

Member

2006 - 2015

Temecula Chamber of Commerce

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Freeland v Tesla, Inc.

Verdict for Plaintiff Freeland against Defendant Tesla, Inc.

CACH, LLC v. Dennis Ruple

Judgement for Defendant, Dennis Ruple

People v. Morang

Motion to dismiss granted

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Education

2001

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Boston Univ

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Your Car Sucks, Lemon-aiding Consumers: Lemon Law 101

Lemon Law

2013

Riverside County Tax Preparers Monthly Meeting

Debt Relief Options

2012

May 16 Lunch Meeting Loan Modifications

Languages

English

Activity

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