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Kelly Hope Zinser
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Biography
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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 and she can be found on LinkedIn.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in California for 27 years
State: California
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 29 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 30 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Zinser | Hayes
23 Corporate Plaza, Suite 150, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
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Kelly Hope Zinser's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 19 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Don V. | August 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Quick, Smart, Affordable
Kelly Zinser went above and beyond when helping me file both an LLC and a PC. I could not be happier with her services. She was patient and thorough when answering my long list of annoying questions. I will be going back to her for all my business needs for as long as she is in practice.
Posted by Elnaz | March 1, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Very understanding and thoughtful
She is so patient and she explains everything on any aspects thoroughly. Kelly did really inform me of how everything should be done and she explained the details very well.
Posted by Candy | December 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
I highly recommend Kelly Zinser
I felt scared and alone facing a divorce and bankruptcy on my own. Kelly had been very highly recommended to me. She was professional and took the time to explain the available options to me. After the first meeting I felt as if a tremendous weight had been lifted off my shoulders. She is very kind a...
Posted by Tara | February 4, 2013
OC's Best Attorney
Hiring Kelly Zinser to handle my Chapter 7 Bankruptcy case was the best decision I could have made. I was very hesitant to seek help with my financial difficulties, mostly because I couldn't stand the thought of people judging me. I was only ever treated with respect from everyone at the Zinser Law G...
Posted by Lemuel Casas | August 15, 2012
My American Dream
Kelly was my legal council while i was dealing with my own personal struggle for 4 yrs. Such as Housing foreclosure, Bankruptcy, Discrimination/ retaliation issues as state employee, Divorce Process. Now i am retired at age of 43 yrs old., giving back my service through volunteer and i am happy........
Kelly Hope Zinser's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Not only is Kelly an expert in this area of the law but she truly cares about her clients!"
"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."
"Kelly is a star, simple as that. Very well informed, always prepared, always professional. Recommended without hesitation."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Kelly is a very bright and ethical attorney. Kelly brings compassion and experience to her work."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Kelly is an excellent lawyer in her field, bright, quick, and provides top service to her clients."
"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."
""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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Experience
Honors
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
Orange County's Top Attorneys, OC Metro Magazine
1994
Articles Editor, Tulane Law Review
1993
Am Jur Award in Civil Procedure, Tulane University
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Partner, Zinser | Hayes
2002 - 2004
Associate, Buchalter Nemer
2000 - 2002
Vice President and Counsel, Coast Asset Management
1999 - 2000
Corporate Counsel, Westfield Corporation
1997 - 1999
Associate, Troop Steuber Pasich Reddick & Tobey
1995 - 1997
Associate, Thompson Coburn
1994 - 1995
Judicial Extern - Law Student, U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Louisiana
Associations
2009 - Present
The Orange County Bankruptcy ForumMember
2009 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Commercial Law and Bankruptcy SectionMember
2008 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Trusts and Estates SectionMember
1998 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2011 - 2011
Orange County Bar Association, Commercial Law and Bankruptcy SectionChair
2009 - 2010
Orange County Bar Association, Commercial Law and Bankruptcy SectionProgram Chair
2008 - 2022
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2005 - 2006
Orange County Marketing CooperativePresident
2004 - 2008
California Association of RealtorsMember
2004 - 2008
National Association of RealtorsMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Burton W. Wiand, as Receiver for Howard Waxenberg Trading LLC vs. H. Browning
Successfully negotiated settlement for client.
Education
1995
Tulane Univ Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Washington University in St. Louis
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2023
Thirty-Fifth Annual Insolvency Conference
How to Build a Successful Consumer Practice
2016
Transition to Practice
The Economics of Law Practice: Who Pays and Who Gets Paid
2016
Estate Planning Seminar
Estate Planning
2013
UCI Law School Seminar
Short Sales & Bankruptcy
2011
Bankruptcy Fundamentals
Bankruptcy Fundamentals
2010
Bankruptcy 101: The Nuts & Bolts of Chapter 7
Bankruptcy
Publications
2014
2014
FoxBusiness.com
7 Things Every Lease Agreement Should Include
2014
MarketWatch.com
How to sell an inherited home - Kelly is quoted
2013
MainStreet.com
This Kind of Debt Can Lead To Bankruptcy - Kelly is Quoted
2012
2004
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
2003
Review of Securities & Commodities Regulation
Why Best Execution is in Your Best Interest
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
I have a default judgment against me from Citibank filed in 2008. What are my options now?
09 Mar 2011
Q&A
Bankruptcy vs. Foreclosure+Debt Settlement
24 Jan 2011
Q&A
Mom gave me a credit card from her account with my name on it. Am I responsible for the debt?
05 Aug 2010
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
What Debts are Included in a Bankruptcy?
18 Jan 2012
Legal Guide
Credit Reports after Bankruptcy Discharge
17 Sep 2011
Legal Guide
California Expands Mortgage Deficiency Protections in Short Sales
08 Sep 2011