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I am Janet A. Lawson. I am a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, NACBA and the American Bankruptcy Institute, I have been practicing law in Ventura County California since 1982. Focusing on bankruptcy started in 1988.
I am admitted to practice law in the Central District of California, the Eastern District of California, The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.
I can answer your bankruptcy questions. The initial consultation is free. I have been practicing law in Ventura County, California for over thirty years.
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Chat withState: California
Acquired: 1983
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024
3639 E Harbor Blvd #209, Ventura, CA, 93001
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Posted by Jack | December 16, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Need Bankruptcy advice? Go no further, Janet Lawson is for you...
Ms. Lawson took care of everything, gave us the scenarios of which Chapter I should file. I chose a Chapter, and Ms. Lawson got all the T's and i's in order. Smooth sailing.
Posted by Raeanne | February 04, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Fantastic attorney and staff
The word "BANKRUPTCY" terrified us. All the calls from creditors and lawyers became so stressful!! I was referred to Janet by a friend and so glad we were. Our first meeting with her was very informative. Every question we had was answered, she explained in detail how bankruptcy works, the different...
Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2011 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
My great bankruptcy atttorney
Janet has gone above and beyond with me during my chapter 13. My case should have been dismissed and would have been except for janet giving me the individual attention that she did and spurred me into action.
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Janet on several cases and she has also become somewhat of a mentor to me. She is excellent in the work that she does in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcies and I highly recommend her to anyone needing assistance."
Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Dec 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Ms. Lawson since I started practicing bankruptcy law over 20 years ago. We have shared offices and appeared in court together for two decades. She is a very fine individual and excellent bankruptcy attorney. I have seen how hard she works for her clients. Her knowledge and expertise are top notch. I endorse this lawyer."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.
Discipline, Probation; no Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2024
updated on 05/21/2024This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.
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Top Attorneys, American Registry
2015
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1988 - Present
Owner, Janet A. Lawson Bankruptcy Attorney
2012 - Present
American Bankruptcy Institute, Consumer Bankruptcy CommitteeABI
2011 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysNACA
2002 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysNACBA
I am now fighting with the attorney who represents the trustee over how much they should be paid on their "administrative claim"
I took my case to trial. We won and I was awarded $40,000.00 in attorney's fees from Heritage Pacific Financial. They could not prove that they could "reasonably rely" on the loan paper work.
The Bankruptcy Appellate Panel agreed with me that this rule was not consistent with the bankruptcy code
1983
JD - Juris Doctor
2012
Chapter 11 Basics
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