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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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Ripped me off!

I hired him to handle my case I paid him $5,000 he then moved to another state and told me allegedly that he couldn't help me any longer meanwhile I got a failure to appear a warrant and a lot more aggravation and trouble with absolutely no help and no assistance when he told me he could help me and ...now I'm really screwed thanks a lot thanks for nothing he's a thief don't hire him

Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2020 | Debt Settlement

Almost lost my home

I hired Chris to help me with a loan modification. Because of his negligence, I almost lost my home. When I contacted my bank directly, they informed me that Mr Barsness did not file the necessary paperwork as he said he had done. Thank god, i took matters into my own hands and saved my home because... Chris kept saying he was handling it, and that couldn't have been farther from the truth. Chris was unethical to say the least and almost cost me everything.

Christopher Barsness

Replied last August 31, 2020

I only handled some loan modifications in 2009 and 2010, so I am not sure how an anonymous review in 2014 could have anything to do with me. None of this review sounds like any client I have ever had and I dispute that this review is accurate and if I learn who posted this, I will pursue a defamation claim against them as this is completely fake and false review.

Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Bankruptcy

He represented me in a case that I had which he did not file the right documentation. Because of this action I received a judgment against me. I had to file for bankruptcy because of his actions not representing correctly . He offered to help me with my bankruptcy to make up his negligence on ...my first case . In the middle of my bankruptcy he decides to excuse himself out of my bankruptcy case leaving me with no other option to hire another attorney . I do not recommend his services to anybody !!

Christopher Barsness

Replied last August 31, 2020

Since this is anonymous and none of this sounds like any client I know, I do not know how to respond. I have never done something or failed to do something that resulted in someone getting a judgment against them and have not offered to handle a bankruptcy after someone got a judgment in a case I represented them on. None of this review is accurate.

Posted by MDC | March 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent attorney.

I am a real estate developer and a home owner. I have intimate knowledge of the legal process of civil litigations in courts. It is the nature of my that/uptcy, and appeal courts in CA. I WILL NOT retain any attorney, other thank Chris. I never lost a case when he was my lawyer. His style: ...He is quiet, calm, collected. But don’t let that fool you. When he talks in court or files motions or deposed. others, he IS the alpha male. Unlike other attorneys who write 50-page motions and hope to some stick, Chris files motions that are short, just a handful of pages, are surgical, and they go for the jugular. He is fearless. Again- he is the alpha male, without yelling or screaming or bullying, unlike other attorneys who are empty suits trying to bully others or impress their clients. When Chris represents me, it is I who sleeps at nights in peace. It is the other side that loses sleep. Again, Chris’s calm and confidence are soothing and contagious. Plus, his ability to do legal research or case laws and rules, are unparalleled. He thinks outside the box and truly is a legal mind that is genius. Many times he took victory out of jaws of defeat. Why am I writing this review? Because Chris saved me from financial ruins many times. I owe him big time and I want to thank him. Thank you Chris. MDC

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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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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

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