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Chananel H Nakasaka
also known as Keila Nakasaka
About Chananel
Biography
Author of Fortify Your Wealth, an asset protection book sold on Kindle.
Ms. Nakasaka has been a serial entrepreneur for over 37 years. She's been an attorney since December of 1996. She has been a real estate investor for over 30 years. Ms. Nakasaka has extensive real estate investing experience and has been actively involved in multi-million dollar real estate development projects.
Her initial experience as an attorney has been in intellectual property law. Ms. Nakasaka has consulted innumerable businesses with trademarks; trade secrets; and copyrights. She has also assisted start-up businesses with everything from business plans to obtaining funding from angel investors as well as venture capitalists.
In November of 2004, Ms. Nakasaka, with the assistance of a co-counsel, argued and submitted to theUnited States Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit regarding a complex trademark infringement case in which there was a successful jury verdict of $5.9 million. That argument became a published opinion: Watec Co., Ltd. v. Liu, 403 F. 3d 645 - Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit 2005
Ms. Nakasaka believes in pragmatic approaches to complex issues. She considers resolving matters expeditiously and amicably to the extent possible. She understands that litigations are costly and can be mentally taxing to the client, and she resorts to litigation only after careful consideration that it is in the best interest of the client.
Effective January of 2021, she has decided to leave litigation and focus only on Estate Planning and Asset Protection. She currently works with Inter Vivos, PLLC with head office in Utah.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
35%
29 years
Business
25%
29 years
Trusts
20%
29 years
Power of Attorney
10%
29 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 29 years
State: California
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
C Keila Nakasaka
24840 US Highway 74 Suite C, PO Box 1658, Menifee, CA, 92585
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Pedro | April 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Amazing attorney and human being
Keila has helped me with the estate plan for myself and my family as well as with the protection of my assets. She is an expert in business and wealth protection. I would recommend her for any business owner who is in need of a partner to handle legal aspects of business properly. She went out of...
Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney
My Experince
I don't have much experience doing business with attorneys but Ms. Nakasaka was very sincere and professional in handling our case. I thought she did an excellent job in dealing a difficult situation that we were in. She was so knowledge and informative with the case and we felt very comfortable wi...
Posted by Dorothy | July 23, 2014 | Litigation
Outstanding Attorney
During my court hearing, Keila took care of everything for me and won my case. Her reputation preceded her in the courtroom and I could sense the high level of respect for her. She made my case seem so easy and effortless. She predicted exactly what would happen in the courtroom and what the o...
Posted by Ron | June 20, 2014 | Business
One of the best in Los Angeles for business!
I've had the privilege of working with Ms. Nakasaka over a decade. She's extremely savvy about business start ups. She's articulate and she's an expert in creating a story around a business to make it compelling.
Chananel H Nakasaka's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse this Chananel H. Nakasaka as an attorney. She is dedicated, prompt with any answers, hard working, and committed to achieving the goals of her clients. She puts others first, and has been known to drop everything for someone in an emergency. She is fair and professional. I highly recommend her! With Ms. Nakasaka, you will not go wrong."
"Is there anything Ms. Nakasaka can't do? I think not. She's everything you want in a lawyer....brilliant, kind, and motivated!"
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"Ms. Nakasaka is highly respected within the legal community, and I am happy to recommend her to anyone needing an attorney."
"I had the opportunity to work directly with Attorney Nakasaka on a litigated civil matter. She is efficient, reliable, competent and a friendly attorney with whom I was able to achieve a settlement on a very difficult case. She worked wonders on my case and could probably achieve great results on your case."
"Ms. Nakasaka and I sat on opposite sides of an employment matter. We worked very well together to settle the matter expeditiously. She was very professional and had the utmost civility. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have worked with Keila on several matters and in every instance, I saw firsthand how knowledgeable and proactive she is. I learned a great deal from her and I look forward to my next opportunity to work side-by-side with her."
"I have worked with and known Keila for years and truly appreciate her dedication and experience. She brings rare outside business knowledge to the table in a proactive way for the benefit of her clients."
"Ms. Nakasaka, who speaks Japanese, is a great business lawyer. She is a fierce advocate, in particular for the needs of small business owners."
"Keila is a tough and thorough attorney. She is a complete professional and a pleasure to work with."
"I endorse this lawyer. Keila is an extremely competent, and well respected attorney. I have always appreciated her commitment to her clients and her job."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms Nakasaka has always been a women of her word, professional and very knowledgeable. She knows the courts, DA's and the "Legal" Network. I look forward to working with her in the future."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Certificate of Appreciation, Los Angeles County Superior Court Temporary Judge Program
2019
Certificate of Appreciation, Los Angeles County Superior Court Temporary Judge Program
2018
Certificate of Appreciation, Los Angeles Superior Court Temporary Judge Program
2017
Certificate of Appreciation, Los Angeles County Superior Court Temporary Judge Program
2016
Certificate of Appreciation, Los Angeles County Superior Court Temporary Judge Program
2015
Certificate of Appreciation, Los Angeles County Superior Court Temporary Judge Program
2014
Certification of Appreciation, Los Angeles County Superior Court Temporary Judge Program
2013
Certificate of Appreciation, Los Angeles County Superior Court Temporary Judge Program
2012
Certificate of Appreciation, Los Angeles County Superior Court Temporary Judge Program
2011
Certificate of Appreciation, Los Angeles County Superior Court Temporary Judge Program
2010
Certificate of Appreciation, Los Angeles County Superior Court Temporary Judge Program
2009
Certificate of Appreciation, Los Angeles Superior Court Temporary Judge Program
2008
Certificate of Appreciation, Los Angeles Superior Court Temporary Judge Program
2007
Certificate of Appreciation, Los Angeles Superior Court Temporary Judge Program
2006
Certificate of Appreciation, Los Angeles Superior Court Temporary Judge Program
2001
Certificate of Appreciation, Bet Tzedek Legal Services
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Attorney, Law Office
Associations
2009 - Present
Toastmasters InternationalArea Governor
Sample of Legal Cases
Watec Co. Ltd. v. Watec Company America
Jury verdict of $5.9 million
Education
2007
Pepperdine University School of Law
Mediating Litigated Cases
Speaking Engagements
2010
Toastmasters International
Criminal Defense
2000
Small Business Administration
Entity Formation
Publications
2021
Asset Protection Strategies
How to Protect your Assets
Languages
English
Japanese
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