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About Epimenio
While attorney Epi Lopez has represented clients in many different business areas including litigation, today he focuses his efforts on the business needs of his clients advising them on business start-up and expansion issues such as incorporation and LLC formation but he excels in obtaining various business licenses for his clients. Mr. Lopez also vigorously represents his clients in business disputes and litigation.
Prior to practicing law, attorney Epi Lopez worked for a tech start-up company in the mid-90s.
Attorney Epi Lopez had the opportunity to attend Cornell Law School, UCLA Law School, Notre Dame Law School, Georgetown Law School and other schools. Of these schools, he was offered academic scholarships to Notre Dame, UCLA, and Georgetown but opted to remain local after he was selected for a full-tuition academic scholarship at USC.
Practice areas
- Business: 25%
Issues common to Businesses including Litigation & Disputes
19 years
- Contracts and agreements: 25%
19 years
- Corporate and incorporation: 25%
19 years
- Estate planning: 25%
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
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Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 1999 | 09/26/2019 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Years of Proudly Serving the Community | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2019 |
| 15 Years of Proudly Serving the Community | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2014 |
| 10 Years of Proudly Serving the Community | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2009 |
| Morris Pfaelzer Memorial Full Tuition Scholarship | USC School of Law | 1999 |
| Morris Pfaelzer Memorial Full Tuition Scholarship | USC School of Law | 1998 |
| Arthur V. Tuverson Full Tuition Scholarship | USC School of Law | 1997 |
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| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Law Office of Epi Lopez | 2003 - Present |
| Partner | Kramer & Lopez LLP | 2001 - 2003 |
| Attorney | Fullerton, Lemann, Schaefer & Dominick, LLP | 1999 - 2001 |
| Law Clerk | U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission | 1998 - 1999 |
| Extern | California Court Of Appeal 2nd District | 1998 - 1998 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County Bar Association, Elder Law and Special Needs Section | Member | 2019 - Present |
| Orange County Bar Association, Tort and Trial Section | Member | 2019 - Present |
| Orange County Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section | Member | 2019 - Present |
| Orange County Bar Association, Solo Practitioner/Small Firm Section | Advisory Board | 2019 - Present |
| Orange County Bar Association, Business Litigation Section | Member | 2018 - Present |
| Orange County Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| Public Law Center | Volunteer Attorney | 2016 - Present |
| Central District of California | US District Court | 2000 - Present |
| US Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit | N/A | 2000 - Present |
| State Bar of California | Admitted | 1999 - Present |
| Riverside County Bar Association | Member | 2005 - 2006 |
| Western San Bernardino County Bar Association | Member | 2001 - 2003 |
| San Bernardino County Bar Association | Member | 1999 - 2003 |
| Legal Aid Society | Volunteer Attorney | 1999 - 2001 |
| USC International Law Society | President | 1998 - 1998 |
| Bet Tzedek | Volunteer | 1998 - 1998 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| AVVO Legal Guides | 9 Things to Remember as You Prepare to Go to Court | 2016 |
| AVVO Legal Guides | An Easy Way to Check if Your Proposed Company Name is Available | 2016 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
| University of Southern California | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1993 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| California State University Fullerton Business School | Corporations and LLCs | 2017 |
| Monthly Meeting | Effectively & Consistently Communicating with your Clients | 2016 |
| Monthly Meeting | Building Relationships with Your Community | 2016 |
| Presentation | Proper Business Planning for Business Owners | 2001 |
| Various Advisement Meetings | Business Planning | 2000 |
| Law Day | Opportunities in the Legal Profession | 2000 |
|---|
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Unamed Client v. Bank of America | Client settled the matter for less than 10% what was owed. |
Thank You!
Posted by Luis
Thu Apr 24 2014
Excellent Business Lawyer
Posted by Brian
Wed Apr 02 2014
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