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Kelly is founder in Zinser Law Group, PC. Kelly enjoys assisting her entrepreneurial clients in forming entities, strategic alliances or negotiating deals. She helps her clients achieve cost effective and practical asset protection. In addition to her 18 years of legal experience, Kelly has the real world experience of negotiating short sales with lenders. As a real estate broker, Kelly has assisted numerous families in need. Kelly’s real estate experience inspired her to start this law firm, so that she could offer a different approach to legal advice. As a mom, Kelly knows that people need to do what is best for their families and she is there to help them. She also brings a parent's perspective to estate planning by not only focussing on the money aspect of estate planning but also focussing on the needs of the children.
Want to know more? Kelly is the member of two state bars: California and Missouri. Kelly graduated with honors from Tulane Law School and her undergrad, Washington University in St. Louis. At Tulane Law School, she was the Articles Editor of the Tulane Law Review. Kelly also knows what judges look for from an attorney as she externed with the Honorable Morey L. Sear, Chief Judge of the Eastern District of Louisiana. She has also published legal articles in Journal of Taxation and Regulation of Financial Institutions and Review of Securities and Commodities Regulation.
Kelly also has her own blog www.personalbankruptcyblog.com and she can be found on LinkedIn.
Practice areas
Kelly has experience helping clients facing serious financial difficulties. This includes counselling clients regarding short sales, foreclosures and bankruptcy.
14 years
Kelly has extensive experience helping many types of businesses ranging from small businesses to start up companies.
27 years
Kelly helps her clients acheive and estate plan that is true to their values. She is also a mom which gives her a unique perspective on estate planning as she realizes that your kids are more important than the wealth aspect of estate planning. Unforutnately too many attorneys focus only on the wealth aspect of estate planning.
14 years
Kelly assists her clients with estate administration and probate.
7 years
Zinser Law Group, PC
23 Corporate Plaza
Suite 150
Newport Beach, CA, 92660
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1998 | 02/07/2022 |
IL | Retired | 1996 | 03/13/2022 |
MO | Inactive | 1995 | 02/08/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Orange County's Top Attorneys | OC Metro Magazine | 2013 |
Orange County's Top Attorneys | OC Metro Magazine | 2012 |
Orange County's Top Attorneys | OC Metro Magazine | 2011 |
Orange County's Top Attorneys | OC Metro Magazine | 2010 |
Orange County's Top Attorneys | OC Metro Magazine | 2009 |
Articles Editor | Tulane Law Review | 1994 |
Am Jur Award in Civil Procedure | Tulane University | 1993 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Broker - Owner | Playa Properties | 2009 - Present |
Partner | Zinser Law Group, PC (formerly Olenicoff & Zinser, PC) | 2008 - Present |
President | HUS Orange County Marketing Cooperative, LLC | 2005 - 2006 |
Broker-Owner | Help-U-Sell South Coast | 2004 - 2009 |
Associate | Buchalter Nemer | 2002 - 2004 |
Vice President and Counsel | Coast Asset Management | 2000 - 2002 |
Corporate Counsel | Westfield Corporation | 1999 - 2000 |
Associate | Troop Steuber Pasich Reddick & Tobey | 1997 - 1999 |
Associate | Thompson Coburn | 1995 - 1997 |
Judicial Extern - Law Student | U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Louisiana | 1994 - 1995 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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The Orange County Bankruptcy Forum | Member | 2009 - Present |
Orange County Bar Association, Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section | Board Member | 2009 - Present |
Orange County Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section | Member | 2008 - Present |
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | Member | 2008 - Present |
Newport Beach Association of Realtors | Member | 2004 - Present |
California Association of Realtors | Member | 2004 - Present |
National Association of Realtors | Member | 2004 - Present |
State Bar of California | Member | 1998 - Present |
Orange County Bar Association, Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section | Chair | 2011 - 2011 |
Orange County Bar Association, Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section | Program Chair | 2009 - 2010 |
Orange County Marketing Cooperative | President | 2005 - 2006 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Zillow.com | 7 Things Every Lease Agreement Should Include | 2014 |
FoxBusiness.com | 7 Things Every Lease Agreement Should Include | 2014 |
MarketWatch.com | How to sell an inherited home - Kelly is quoted | 2014 |
MainStreet.com | This Kind of Debt Can Lead To Bankruptcy - Kelly is Quoted | 2013 |
Forbes.com | How Pizza Crust Helped Me Realize My Entrepreneurial Dream | 2012 |
Personal Bankruptcy Blog | Ongoing Personal Bankruptcy Blog | 2010 |
Zinserisms Blog | Ongoing Blog | 2008 |
Review of Securities & Commodities Regulation | New Issues are the New Hot Issues - An Overview of NASD Rule 2790 | 2004 |
Journal of Taxation and Regulation of Financial Institutions | SEC Moves to Increase Regulation and Oversight of Hedge Funds | 2004 |
Review of Securities & Commodities Regulation | Why Best Execution is in Your Best Interest | 2003 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Tulane Univ Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1995 |
Washington University in St. Louis | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1992 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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UCI Law School Seminar | Short Sales & Bankruptcy | 2013 |
Bankruptcy Fundamentals | Bankruptcy Fundamentals | 2011 |
Bankruptcy 101: The Nuts & Bolts of Chapter 7 | Bankruptcy | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Burton W. Wiand, as Receiver for Howard Waxenberg Trading LLC vs. H. Browning | Successfully negotiated settlement for client. |
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Roy Comer, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on May 13, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've known Kelly for several years now and she is a leader and always professional. She is knowledgeable of the law and compassionate towards all. She is an articulate advocate, and these are characteristics every client wants in their attorney. I wholeheartedly endorse Kelly.
Hovanes Margarian, Unknown Attorney on Nov 25, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Roy Comer, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on May 13, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've known Kelly for several years now and she is a leader and always professional. She is knowledgeable of the law and compassionate towards all. She is an articulate advocate, and these are characteristics every client wants in their attorney. I wholeheartedly endorse Kelly.
Hovanes Margarian, Unknown Attorney on Nov 25, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Henry Lively, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on May 6, 2013
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer. Kelly is an outstanding bankruptcy lawyer that knows how to get your case resolved and give you a fresh start. I know Kelly personally and recommend her services to anyone that is having debt issues.
Shannon Lamb, Real estate Attorney on Oct 2, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Kelly is a great lawyer. In addition to her legal acumen, I am also fond of her legal marketing skills. She has a thorough understanding of LinkedIn and Avvo, and has great insight and ideas about how to promote business.
Alison Gokal, Unknown Attorney on Sep 13, 2012
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Ms. Zinser is an honest, hardworking and transparent attorney. She puts her clients first. Bankruptcy is a nasty business, but with the guidance of Ms. Zinser, it can be seemless.
Abbas Gokal, Chapter 11 bankruptcy Attorney on Jun 4, 2012
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Not only is Kelly an expert in this area of the law but she truly cares about her clients!
Joseph Dane, Business Attorney on Oct 17, 2011
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I have referred several clients to Kelly for representation on business and bankruptcy matters. I receive nothing but positive feedback from them about how their matters were handled. I am confident her clients are in good hands.
John Greifendorff, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 27, 2011
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Kelly is a star, simple as that. Very well informed, always prepared, always professional. Recommended without hesitation.
Autumn Spaeth, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Apr 15, 2011
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I endorse this lawyer. She is smart, professional and on top of it. She is a very high quality debtor's counsel. If you need to file for bankruptcy, she is extremely capable of handling even the most complicated matters.
Amy Haupert, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 10, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have referred many clients to Kelly and have received such positive feedback regarding her genuine caring for what her clients are going through. She is very responsive to her clients' needs, kind, extremely bright and hardworking. I never hesitate to suggest her name to a client looking for someone to assist them with their bankruptcy questions/issues.
Ellie Vilendrer, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 12, 2009
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Kelly is the first lawyer I think of when it comes to referring estate planning or bankruptcy cases. She carries herself with the highest level of professionalism and is very helpful to her clients and fellow lawyers in the community. She is extremely hardworking. I highly recommend her.
Paula Clarkson, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Oct 28, 2009
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Kelly is a very bright and ethical attorney. Kelly brings compassion and experience to her work.
Kristin Yokomoto, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Oct 26, 2009
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Kelly is an excellent lawyer in her field, bright, quick, and provides top service to her clients.
Denise Trevino, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 14, 2009
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I met Kelly through a mutual friend and have been impressed by her professionalism and work ethic. I find her to be a person that is interested in helping those around her and looking for ways to make substantial contributions to her peers, family and community.
William (Bill) Wall, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Aug 5, 2009
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"Hope" is not only Kelly's name but the feeling clients get after meeting with her. Kelly has the compassion clients in difficult situations need and the skills to get those clients out of their dire financial conditions. I endorse this lawyer's work.
Heidi Eglash, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Jul 10, 2009
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer's work. Kelly is not only very intelligent and hard-working, but also compassionate and personable. She is truly dedicated to serving her clients well, and strives for excellent results.
Kim Olenicoff, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Dec 25, 2008
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer's work.
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