Kevin Spainhour - Lawyer in Huntington Beach, CA

Kevin Arnold Spainhour

Real estate Attorney at Huntington Beach, CA

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Real estate

40%

Any real estate transaction in CA. Buyer or Seller. Broker or Consumer. REO / Banked Owned specific issues or Traditional Sale. Undisclosed Defects. Construction Defect, Unlicensed Contractors. Broker, Agent, Contractors licensing Hearings / Accusations / Inquiries. Broker's Duties. Lender's Duties. Brokerage Defense. Lis Pendens, Member of NAR & CAR.
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Bankruptcy and debt

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Business

30%

Real estate, Business and Consumer debt relief attorney by profession.

Father, Husband, Sailor, Mortorcycle Rider, and Spartan by choice.

We help both businesses and individuals.

Licenses:
California Licensed Attorney - All Federal District Courts, Bankruptcy Courts and State Courts throughout California.
California Licensed Real Estate Broker #01330210

FMR Mortgage Loan Originator NMLS #1431725
FMR Mortgage Company NMLS # 1491525

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Licensed for 26 years

State CA

Status Active

Acquired 1996

Updated 11/30/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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The Southern California Bankruptcy Attorney

7372 Prince Dr. #104

Huntington Beach, CA, 92647

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17 customer reviews

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Posted by AJ | May 8, 2018

Highly Recommend

Mr. Spainhour is an invaluable asset to any Real Estate business (or general business) legal team. He will always fight for your best interest and his experience alone could save you tens of thousands of dollars and months of litigation. I would recommend his services to any professional/organization seeking counsel.

Posted by LILIANA SANDOVAL | October 25, 2017

Excellent

I consulted with Kevin and he helped me understand the process of my dilemma. He was able to answer all my questions and did not hesitate to help me right away. He responds within minutes and I am very satisfied with my consultation. I would recommend him if you want fast responses and quick solutions. Thank you Kevin!

Posted by Sophie Sulashvili | May 19, 2017

Very attentive lawyer!

Mr Spainhour is very attentive and knowledgeable person. He answered all my questions very fast and expressed care, interest and professionalism!

Posted by yaritzia tapia | February 10, 2017

Sincere attorney mr Kevin Arnold spainhour

He understood my situation and asked question so he can truly answer my questions properly. He was completely honest and compassionate to the entire situation. I will defenetly keep him in mind for absolutely any legal troubles I may ever encounter . Thank you avvo for having attorneys like Kevin spainhour .

Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2016

Very helpful

Even though Mr. Spainhour couldn't take my case, he gave me a lot of valuable information and a solid plan that I can use in my case. I greatly appreciate his time spent with me.

Response from Kevin Spainhour February 22, 2016

Thank you for your kind review.

Posted by uma-oprah | August 29, 2014

Extremely knowledgeable, wise and compassionate

I just want to thank Mr. Spainhour and give him my full - 100% - recommendation. I can't go into details about my case, but Kevin reached out to me, listened to me, and helped me far beyond what I would have expected an attorney on an online site like this to provide. Most importantly, he showed that he cared about my case and situation. I didn't know what to expect from Avvo, but it's obviously an incredibly helpful site with lawyers like Kevin sharing their knowledge and experience. Thank you Kevin, you helped me more than you will ever know - may God bless you and your family !

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Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2014

Dedicated, compassionate and very helpful

Thank you Mr. Spainhour. I appreciate the extensive time you took with multiple questions on e-mail. You were extremely patient with me and very helpful. Hoping to retain you as soon as I have more details about the current status of the case.

Posted by rememberhm | July 22, 2014

Awesome Attorney!

Me. Spainhour is truly one of the most compassionate attorneys I've ever worked with! Top notch!! Thanks Me. Spainhour, I very much appreciated your help!!!

Posted by rememberhm | June 27, 2014

One of a Kind Attorney!

Mr. Spainhour is one of the few attornies I've dealt with, who is truly compassionate and always had your best interest at heart! Thanks Mr. Spainhour!

Posted by Terry | May 22, 2014

The Light in the Tunnel.

Land I had owned for nearly twenty years was threatened by ill conceived and malicious easement claims. One after another, four attorneys had promised to help only to fall victim to intimidation by the opposing council. The last had actually screamed at the top of her lungs... "What part of LOSE do you not understand?", after I had spent $30,000. I fired her, but it did indeed appear hopeless. I then found Kevin Spainhour by way of AVVO. He assured me he could help. Within a very short period the bullying was stopped, the case moved rapidly forward, and finally to my benefit. So much so I actually had doubts, so many bad experiences had completely undermined my faith in the system. But Kevin proved to be smart, persistant, and tenacious. He takes a personal interest, learns fast, pays attention to detail and knows how to read the opposition. Victory suddenly became a real possiblity, if not a certainty. My case never made it to court, we quickly settled, but if it had I am certain the Spainhour Law Group would have performed splendidly. These fine folks have my most sincere endorsement.

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Posted by Ron | March 4, 2014

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I have been using the legal services of Kevin Spainhour for our real estate needs for over 15 years. Kevin has helped us avoid lawsuits by negotiating or in some cases by simply sending a letter. I really like Kevin because I can call him anytime and he will always get back to me - he is very accessible.

Posted by Kyle Lewis | March 7, 2011

Happy boating

Kevin took great care of me! I wish there were more attorneys out there like him. I have not had very good luck with attorneys in the past, but Kevin and his staff made what was looking like a very bad situation not so bad. My insurance company was trying get out of paying me what they owed me. I sent my case to a few attorneys and they all told me it was a looser and they could not help me. I sent my case to Kevin and with in 2 hours he had a plan and ultimately we won the case!! Kevin, I can't thank you enough for helping me!! Thank you!! KL

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Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2011

Happy Client

Mr Spainhour came highly recommended from a good friend of mine.working with Mr Spainhour has been such a pleasure i can always count on him to return a phone call or a e-mail with a quick response which i have found very rear with other lawyers and don't find my self stressed out waiting.if your looking for a great lawyer to get the job done then you found him.

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Posted by Lance | February 28, 2011

Kevin Spainhour endorsement

Mr. Spainhour, has handled several legal matters on mybehalf. Kevin is that rare & scarce lawyer in the "White Hat" that anyone hopes for when involved in any unnerving & angst filled litgation. The litigation was complex at times & took many unforseen & convoluted directions during my specific litigation. Once you listen to his explanations coupled with his legal strategies, you realize his ethics & sense of justice. At all times I found him to be a good listener, patient & compassionate. His advise was straighforward, reasonable, prudent & spot on. One of my legal issues, involved litigation regarding another attorney I unfortunately misplaced my trust in for malpractice. The other attorney clearly blatently overbilled, performed unecessary work & completely took advantage of the term "open Book" etc. Kevin was able to sift through the legal minutiae succinctly & cut to the chase. He has the ability, passion & talent to grasp the core & essence of the issues wihout timely & costly legal strategies etc. Through Kevin's advice & guidence we were able to successfully recover money that was spent & I had long thought gone. I TRUST & recommend Kevin without hesitation or reservations for any litigation needs. I'm confident that Kevin truly has the client's best interest rather than his own agenda & interests which I have unfortunately found from my previous experiences with other attorneys.

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Posted by Ken | February 28, 2011

Real Estate Broker Extremely satisfied

Mr. Spainhour is someone you want on your side of any legal matter. He gave me great confidence in his approach on how to handle a number of lawsuits. I then witnessed him in action as he successfully brought to a positive conclusion a number of lawsuits for me. This included him being very mindful of wasting my time and my money. I can only recommend him to people that don't want to beat around the bush seeking a definite strategy for the best outcome possible.

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Posted by Rae | February 28, 2011

Kevin Spainhour review

Kevin Spainhour is a knowledgeable and honest attorney. He has guided me professionally in different aspects of my business from its development to a current litigation I am envolved with. He has given me sound advise each step of the way.

Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2011

Current Client

We use Mr. Spainhour for our business operations as well as personal matters. He is very quick to return calls and responds by emails as well. His knowledge in the real estate industry is very helpful and with his background he's a perfect fit for our legal needs.

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Resume

AVVO RATING 8.3 (Excellent)

Work Experience

Attorney / Owner
Spainhour Law Group
2002 - Present

General Counsel
RE/MAX of California & Hawaii
1998 - 2002

Owner / Attorney
Spainhour Law Group
1996 - 1998

Volunteer Legal Aid
Legal Aid of Orange County
1994 - 1995

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Education

Western State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995

Western State University College of Law
Emphasis Program
1995

Citrus Coll
Undergraduate
1992

Legal Cases

Park v. Nazari et al.
$2.2 Million Judgement for Plaintiffs- Includes $100k in Punitive Damages & $487k in Attorneys Fees

Sanford v. Wells Fargo et al.
Settled on the eve of trial.

Middleton et al. v. Hayes et. al.
Muliti-million dollar settlement with each unit properly repaired, each homeowners personal property and relocation losses recovered and attorneys fees

Associations

Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce
Member
2014 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of California
Admitted Attorney
2012 - Present

Knights of Columbus, Council 6020
Member
2012 - Present

United States District Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Clalifornia
Admitted / Attorney
2012 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Attorney Member
2010 - Present

United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District California
Admitted Attorney
2009 - Present

United States District Court for the Central District of California
Admitted Attorney / Counselor
2002 - Present

Orange County Association of Realtors
Realtor
2002 - Present

California Department of Real Estate
Broker / Officer
2001 - Present

State Bar of California
Attorney
1996 - Present

Knight of Columbus
Officer - Financial Secretary
2012 - 2014

National Association of Realtors
Realtor
2001 - 2015

California Association of Realtors
Realtor
2001 - 2016

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Top Contributor
Avvo
2017

Top Contributor
Avvo
2016

Top Contributor
Avvo
2015

Top Contributor
Avvo
2014

Featured Attorney
Avvo
2014

Top Contributor
Avvo
2013

Featured Attorney
Avvo
2013

Shining Armor Award
Knights of Columbus
2013

Client Choice Award
Avvo
2012

Featured Attorney
Avvo
2012

Admitted Attorney
United States District Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District
2012

Admitted Attorney
United States District Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District
2012

Admitted Attorney
United States District Bankruptcy Court for the Central District
2009

Admitted Attorney
United States District Court for the Central District
2002

Superb Legal Analysis Recognitiion
RE/MAX of California & Hawaii, Inc.
2002

Emphasis Program in Taxaxtion
Western State University College of Law
1996

Excellence in Taxation
Western State University College of Law
1995

Excellence in Business law
Citrus College
1992

Achievement in Business Law
Citrus College
1987

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Publications

Southern California Homes
What you should know about the Home Closing Process
2014

SLG Legal Guidance
Dual Agency
2014

SLG Legal Guidance
Prescriptive Easement
2014

SLG Legal Guidance
Solar Power for your home
2014

SLG Legal Guidance
Representing a Buyer with a home that has a solar system
2014

SLG Legal Guidance
Listing a home with a solar power system
2014

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Speaking Engagements

2014 Summer Conference
UTC's fJV's for Brokers
2014

RE/MAX Company Meeting
Solar Power
2014

RE/MAX Agent Conference
Real Estate Legal Update
2013

RE/MAX NOC Broker / Agent Conference
RESPA Update
2005

RE/MAX Metro Broker / Agent Conference
Brokerage Practice
2003

RE/MAX of California & Hawaii conference
Real Estate Industry Legal Update
2000

RE/MAX of California Convention
Real Estate Brokerage Legal Update
2000

RE/MAX California Broker Retriet
Franchise / RESPA Legal Update
1999

RE/MAX Broker Conference
Broker / Agent Worjers Comp Liability
1999

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Attorney endorsements

Received (34)

Given (36)

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Stuart Steingraber

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | May 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Spainhour is a frequent contributor on the Avvo website. His responses are accurate, concise and best of all, practical and useful. I endorse this lawyer."

Robin Mashal

Real estate Attorney | Jan 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Spainhour has made a subtantial number of contributions on avvo.com. I have read several of his contributions and have found them to be thoughtful, informative and practical. I endorse this lawyer's work."

Kristopher Diulio

Litigation Attorney | Sep 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kevin is a smart and caring lawyer. He excels at tactics and strategy, which is a significant asset to any litigation client."

Mark Hostetter

Unknown Attorney | Sep 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Mark Clay

Government Attorney | Aug 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Spainhour. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I really want all people to contact him for help."

Amy Martinez

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Aug 06
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

Jill Rogers

Unknown Attorney | Feb 24
Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Very skilled and knowledgeable when it comes to the law."

Judd Nemiro

Unknown Attorney | Feb 13
Relationship: Other

"Aggressive representation and a great attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

Cheryl Smith

Unknown Attorney | Nov 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Spainhour and I practice in some of the same areas of law. I have had the privilege of reviewing many of his responses and comments to questions posted on Avvo. His answers and comments reflect a deep understanding of the law and have provided helpful information .I endorse this lawyer."

Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Sep 28
Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

Paul Molinaro

Insurance Attorney | Sep 14
Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

James Shields

Unknown Attorney | Aug 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible.I endorse this lawyer.I endorse this lawyer."

Hovanes Margarian

Unknown Attorney | Aug 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Jonathan Lacour

Business Attorney | Jul 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kevin consistently has insightful answers that demonstrate superior knowledge."

Gerard O'Brien

Estate planning Attorney | Jun 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His responses to questions posed by the public are always thoughtful, correct and on point."

Gina Famularo

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Jun 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

David Pittman

Business Attorney | Jun 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

John Phillips

Unknown Attorney | Jun 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The time a lawyer spends giving back through sites like this show passion for the law and compassion for people. Kudos to you for helping so many people."