Karen Lynn Grant

Karen Lynn Grant

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 40 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Santa Barbara, CA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

924 Anacapa Street, Suite 1M, Santa Barbara, CA

About Karen

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 50%

Certified Specialist - Bankruptcy Law The State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization

41 years

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 40 years

State: California

Acquired: 1985

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Location

LAW OFFICES OF KAREN L. GRANT

924 Anacapa Street, Suite 1M, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

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Karen Lynn Grant's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nancy | July 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Best Choice

Karen was very helpful with my financial troubles and made it possible to get me back on my feet.. She listens to her clients and gets the job done in a timely and very professional matter. I highly recommend Karen if you are thinking about bankruptcy and need help.

Posted by Enigma | May 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Financially stressed? Need legal help? Look no further!

We found Karen from searching the Internet and finding various sites that stated ratings of Bankruptcy Attorneys. Of the various sties, Karen receive 5 Stars, from recollection, unanimously! We looked no further and contacted Karen. From start to finish...under a tight deadline...she was totally prof...essional...no small talk! Got right to the matter at hand. Informed us EXACTLY what she required and stated her fee, which had to be paid up front...no wiggle room! lol She was frank, went right to the "routine," she knew well, connecting the various dots (piles of requested documents)! Court date set, informed us of what to expect and all went has explained; there was one issue that I had a hard time understanding. She patiently explained it to me several times over the phone and via email. I almost never take up my valuable time to write reviews...especially for a service I had to pay for! But now, after several months, I decided a review was in order and now you have it. Thank you, Karen!

Posted by anonymous | November 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Painless and very professional

I used Karen Grant's services and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. It was more like receiving help from a friend since she was so patient, knowledgeable, and kind. She kept me up to date on everything I needed to know. The whole process was just easier and stress free because of her experience.... I would recommend Mrs. Grant to anybody that requires her services! Thank you Karen.

Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Highly recommended Attorney

I highly recommend the Law Offices of Karen L. Grant for bankruptcy filing. Both Karen and Nicole are highly skilled professionals, and they handled my particular case flawlessly, and at a reasonable cost.

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Most mediations settled - Northern Division, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California, Bankruptcy Mediation Program

1995

Certified Specialist - Bankruptcy Law, State Bar of California

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Karen L. Grant

2003 - 2003

Teacher - Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals, University of California at Santa Barbara, Extension

1985 - 1995

Associate Attorney, Hill & Sandford

1983 - 1985

Law Clerk, Hill & Sandford

Associations

2012 - Present

United States District Court, Central District of California

Attorney Admission Fund Board

2005 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2005 - Present

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member

1995 - Present

United States Bankruptcy Court Mediation Program

Panel Mediator

1993 - Present

Santa Barbara Women Lawyers Association

Member

1985 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1985 - Present

Santa Barbara County Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2011

Santa Barbara Chapter - Federal Bar Association

President

2000 - 2003

State Bar of California

Personal and Small Business Bankruptcy Law Advisory Commission

1999 - 1999

Santa Barbara County Bar Association

Past Director

1995 - 1999

Santa Barbara Women Lawyers Association

Past Director

Education

1985

Santa Barbara College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

University California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA,

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

California Bankruptcy Forum

Violations of the Automatic Stay

2007

Bench and Bar Conference

Current Developments in Bankruptcy Law

2005

Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum

Current Developments in Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Publications

2004

State of California Department of Education Credit Abuse Education Program

Languages

English

Activity

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