Christopher Charles Barsness

Christopher Charles Barsness

also known as Chris Barsness

3.5
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 23 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Bankruptcy & Debt, Business

15615 Alton Parkway, Suite 450, Irvine, CA

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 40%

Chapter 7, 11, 13 for individuals and businesses

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-400 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015

Location

Orange County Business Bankruptcy DUI Attorney

15615 Alton Parkway, Suite 450, Irvine, CA, 92618

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Christopher Charles Barsness's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Robert | June 01, 2010 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Simply the best!

Attorney Chris Barsness is extremely knowledgeable and will make you feel comfortable in an otherwise confusing and difficult process of bankruptcy. I felt as if I had lost control of my financial situation and now the bank was threatening to take my home. Chris protected my home and helped me get b...ack on my feet. He explained everything in a way that I could understand, and now have a fresh new start. I couldn't be happier with the results. Thank you.

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Christopher Charles Barsness's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brad Micklin

Administrative law lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christopher Barsness is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients as well as his level of experience. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."

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Sharen Ghatan

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred several clients to this attorney and he has performed beautifully. Chris is knowledgeable, passionate, hardworking and an excellent negotiator. He will get the job done. It is a pleasure to be able to recommend someone with ease and sense of confidence that clients will be satisfied!"

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Navid Yadegar

Energy and utilities lawyer | Sep 17

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"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Sharen Ghatan

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Michael Cohen

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Navid Yadegar

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.

Public reproval with/duties issued in CA, 2015

updated on 06/08/2015

A censure or reprimand issued by the Supreme Court or the State Bar Court that is not a matter of public record unless imposed after the initiation of formal disciplinary proceedings. No period of suspension is imposed. The reproval may be imposed with duties or conditions.

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Partner, Barsness Law Group, APC

2007 - 2008

Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel, BioGold Fuels Corporation

2007 - 2008

General Counsel, Auriga Laboratories

2005 - 2006

Associate, Adellson, Testan

2004 - 2005

Associate, Grancell Lebovitz

2003 - 2005

Of Counsel, Watkins Law

Associations

2018 - Present

Irvine Chamber of Commerce

Member

2009 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re Jones

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

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Education

2001

University of San Diego School of Business

MBA

N/A

Univ of San Diego SOL

law

N/A

Arizona St Univ

undergraduate

Publications

2009

Loan Modification 101 How to do your own loan modification

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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