$ 400-400 per hour
About Laura
Biography
Welcome to A v v o. I am a California State Bar Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, trust and Probate law.
Estate Plannning, Wills and Trusts
I collaborate with my clients on the best tools for them to achieve their desires. I work mostly with people who have estates under 1 million dollars. I work with families to structure planning to achieve the interests of the donors and the beneficiaries and maximize tax avoidance and savings.
Probate and Trust Administration
When a loved one dies, the trauma to the family is intense. I work closely with the executor or the trustee to tell them the process of the administration. Most people are new to the experience of being an executor or a trustee. I help them understand their role and walk them through the process.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 4 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 28 years
State: California
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Laura Victoria Kline Bartels
540 Sespe Ave #4, Fillmore, CA, 93015-1990
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Posted by PAMELA | January 31, 2011 | Business
CLIENT
LAURA WAS EXTREMELY HELPFUL WITH MY SITUATION WHEN I DID NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO WHEN MY BUSINESS WAS FAILING DUE TO THE ECONOMY. SHE WAS THERE TO CONTACT BY PHONE OR IN PERSON ANYTIME TO GUIDE ME ALONG. IT AS A SERIOUS TIME FOR ME BUT I NEVER ONCE DOUBTED LAURA'S ABILITY TO GUIDE ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECT...
Posted by Judy | September 17, 2010 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Review of bankruptcy advice
Ms. Bartels was an excellent lawyer, offering me much knowledge but also sympathetic support as well. I have been bankruptcy before and have always felt at least some amount of guilt due much to the lawyer's attitude. But Ms. Bartels did not display any of this. She kept me informed at all times as t...
Laura Victoria Kline Bartels's Lawyer Endorsements
"Laura is an awesome lawyer. She cares about her clients and has the intelligence, experience and tenacity to represent her clients well."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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
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 AttorneysMember
2001 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaEstate Planning, Trusts and Probates Speakers Bureau
2000 - Present
Santa Clara Valley Legal AidDirector
2000 - Present
California Advocates for Nursing Home ReformMember
1997 - Present
American Bar Association, Solo Practioners and Small Firms SectionMember
1997 - Present
Santa Clara Valley Legal AidMember
1997 - Present
Ventura County Bar Association, Probate and Estate Planning SectionMember
1997 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Ventura County 99s- Women PilotsMember
1988 - Present
Fillmore Chamber of CommerceMember
2015 - 2015
Ventura County Bar AssociationPast President
2014 - 2014
Ventura County Bar AssociationPresident
2014 - 2014
Ventura County Bar AssociationTask Force to Help Immigrant Children Held At Naval Base
2013 - 2013
Ventura County Bar AssociationPresident-Elect
2012 - 2012
Ventura County Bar AssociationSecretary/Treasurer
2012 - 2023
Ventura County Legal AidBoard Member
2007 - 2015
Ventura County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2004 - 2008
Scholarship Awards CommitteeVentura and Santa Barbara Colleges of Law
1998 - 2000
Heritage Valley Tourism BureauBoard of Directors
1993 - 1996
Ventura County Planning CommissionPlanning 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
2014
Citations (VCBA)
"Laws Going to the Dogs"
2014
Citations (VCBA)
"What Fifty Years Brings"
2014
Citations (VCBA)
"Similarities Between Foo Fighter Concerts and Court"
2014
Citations (VCBA)
"I Care and You Count: How Mock Trial Helps Kids"
2014
Citations (VCBA)
"The Secret Language of Table Manners"
2014
Citations (VCBA)
COVER STORY: "Calling on Advocates to Help Refugee Children"
2014
Citations (VCBA)
"Be A Flea Against Injustice"
2014
Citations (VCBA)
"Srirachalypse"
2014
Citations (VCBA)
"How Sweet is Your Navel? The Laws of Citrus"
2014
Citations (VCBA)
"The Insectary: "Good Bugs" and the Law"
2014
Citations (VCBA)
"When Heroes Have Feet of Clay- Earl Warren and Japanese Internment"
2014
Citations (VCBA)
"The Amygdala Made Me Do It"
2011
Ventura County Bar Association Citations
Santa Clara Valley Legal Aid Begins 16th Year
2011
Ventura County Bar Citations
COVER STORY: "From Lawyer to People"
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Foreclosure Timeline
26 Jan 2010
Legal Guide
Getting Literally Sick From Harrassing Collections Calls
26 Jan 2010
Legal Guide
"Sick of Credit Card Late Fees?"
26 Jan 2010