Laura Victoria Kline Bartels

Laura Victoria Kline Bartels

also known as Laura Bartels

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Fillmore, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate

540 Sespe Ave #4, Fillmore, CA

About Laura

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 4 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2021

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 28 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Laura Victoria Kline Bartels

540 Sespe Ave #4, Fillmore, CA, 93015-1990

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Laura Victoria Kline Bartels's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kate | May 16, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Looks out for community!

Laura Bartels helped me understand a very complicated issue and examine all my legal options and best and worst case scenarios. I chose her because of her clear integrity. She is also very supportive of community programs for youth and those in our community who have less than other folks. She ru...ns the local free legal clinic as well.

Posted by anonymous | October 7, 2013

Made the difficult easy to understand

I spoke with Laura on the phone regarding the setup of a will and trust. She made it very easy to understand what it is we need to do and why. She listened to the needs of our family trust. When my wife and I met Laura to create the actual will and trust she explained it all again very simply so my w...ife could benefit from it. She made this process simple and had competitive rates.

Posted by Nancy | August 1, 2011

Excellent Client Service

Ms. Bartels was respectful, attentive, empathetic and easy to talk to regarding my issues. Office staff was just as respectful. My case was easy and I felt less stress knowing that someone reliable and responsible was handling my case. I would recommend Ms. Bartels to anyone needing her expertise.... Thank you.

Posted by Katie | May 13, 2011

Gratitude for guidance and compassion

The prospect of a BK was terrifying, embarrassing, and lonely. Although intellectually I knew I was a victim of fraud and unscrupulous contractors, I nonetheless believed it was somehow my fault as "I should have known better" kept recycling in my brain. Laura was able to ease that tension, shame a...nd guilt and provide a beautiful new way of thinking -- perhaps it wasn't my fault? Perhaps circumstances and misplaced trust was a major contributor to what happened? I cannot begin to express the gratitude and relief that came from finally being able to start anew. For this, I thank Laura for the kindness, knowledge, and dedication she displayed on my behalf.

Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2011

Laura Bartels is a really fantastic Attorney!

My husband & I did not know how to take care of a problem we were facing. We did some searching and found out about Laura Bartels in Fillmore. From the beginning she was understanding,compassionate & knowledgeable. She was with us every step of the way & explained in a way we understood. She helped... us solve our problem in a very professional but caring way!

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Laura Victoria Kline Bartels's Lawyer Endorsements

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Annette Dawson-Davis

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Laura is an awesome lawyer. She cares about her clients and has the intelligence, experience and tenacity to represent her clients well."

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Ellen Cheney

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Laura represents her clients well, knows her areas of practice thoroughly, and demonstrates integrity at all times. I have had the opportunity to observe Laura's pratice in both the probate and bankruptcy environments and she is the consummate professional."

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Kimberly Shean

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Laura Bartels is an extremley conscientious, intelligent and empathic attorney. She is thorough, current and an expert in estate planning."

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John Scoles

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Laura Bartels is thorough, intelligent and has a deep appreciation for her clients' needs and desires. Her work is professional and articulate. She is loved by her clients in bankruptcy, estate planning and probates and trust administration as she cares deeply about people and their issues. She gives each client individual attention and care. She is a passionate advocate in the community and has been publically recognized for her work many times."

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Shaye Larkin

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Laura Bartels's passion for her work and dedication to her clients is truly inspirational. She works tirelessly to achieve her client's goals and is well regarded for her knowledge and expertise in her chosen field."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Gave Away 700 Winter Coats, Winter Coat Drive

2016

Community Service Recognition, City of Fillmore

2015

Gave Away 1,000 New Coats to Needy Kids, Winter Coat Drive

2015

California State Assembly Special Recognition, Assemblyman Das Williams

2015

Congressional Special Recognition, Congresswoman Julia Brownley

2015

Ben E. Nordman Public Service Award, Ventura County Bar Association

2010

Gave away 1,000 brand new coats to needy kids, Winter Coat Drive

2009

Gave away 1,000 brand new coats to needy kids, Winter Coat Drive

2008

Soroptimist Woman of the Year, Fillmore Soroptimist Club

2008

Gave away over 600 brand new coats to needy kids, Winter Coat Drive

2003

Volunteer Lawyers Services Program (VLSP), Ventura County Bar Association

2001

Volunteer Lawyers Services Program, Ventura County Bar Association

2001

California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition, Assemblymember Jenny Oropeza, 53rd District

2001

State Bar of California Estate Planning Trust Probate Section, Speakers Bureau Certificate for Educating California Senior Citizens

2001

California Senate Certificate of Recognition, Senator Bob Margett, 27th District

2001

California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition, Jackie Goldberg, 45th Assembly District

2001

2001 Bar President's Pro Bono Service Award, California State Bar Association

2000

Certificate of Recognition, Santa Paula Hospital Board of Directors

1996

Community Service Commendation, Ventura County Board of Supervisors

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Partner, Taylor, Scoles & Bartels

2011 - 2014

Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference Lawyer Representative, United States District Court Central District Of California

1988 - 1997

Paralegal, Taylor & Scoles

Associations

2009 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2001 - Present

State Bar of California

Estate Planning, Trusts and Probates Speakers Bureau

2000 - Present

Santa Clara Valley Legal Aid

Director

2000 - Present

California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform

Member

1997 - Present

American Bar Association, Solo Practioners and Small Firms Section

Member

1997 - Present

Santa Clara Valley Legal Aid

Member

1997 - Present

Ventura County Bar Association, Probate and Estate Planning Section

Member

1997 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

Ventura County 99s- Women Pilots

Member

1988 - Present

Fillmore Chamber of Commerce

Member

2015 - 2015

Ventura County Bar Association

Past President

2014 - 2014

Ventura County Bar Association

President

2014 - 2014

Ventura County Bar Association

Task Force to Help Immigrant Children Held At Naval Base

2013 - 2013

Ventura County Bar Association

President-Elect

2012 - 2012

Ventura County Bar Association

Secretary/Treasurer

2012 - 2023

Ventura County Legal Aid

Board Member

2007 - 2015

Ventura County Bar Association

Board of Directors

2004 - 2008

Scholarship Awards Committee

Ventura and Santa Barbara Colleges of Law

1998 - 2000

Heritage Valley Tourism Bureau

Board of Directors

1993 - 1996

Ventura County Planning Commission

Planning Commissioner

Education

2005

Santa Barbara Conflict Management Institute

Mediation Certificate

1997

Ventura College of Law

Juris Doctor

1985

Mount Holyoke College

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

National Business Institute The Probate Process from Start to Finish

2018

Fillmore Rotary

Warm Coats for Cold Shoulders

2017

Fillmore Rotary

Warm Coats for Cold Shoulders

2016

Estate Planning for Women Estate Planning

2011

Fillmore Lions

Winter Coats for Needy Kids

2010

Soroptimist Meeting

Winter Coats for Needy Kids

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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