Paul E. Stansen

Paul E. Stansen

4.9
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 41 years

Real estate Lawyer at Montecito, CA
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning

1187 Coast Village Rd #701, Montecito, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

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No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 41 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1984

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Paul E Stansen, APC

1187 Coast Village Rd #701, Montecito, CA, 93108

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Paul E. Stansen's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

37 Client Reviews

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Posted by Josh Stahl | December 30, 2013 | Real Estate

Best in the Business

The sign of a good attorney, is one that creates more results than costs. After being in the industry for years, Paul Stansen is amongst the most results driven attorney we have come across. Since meeting Paul only a short time ago, we have already completed the acquisition of several short sale prop...erties. In addition we have worked with Paul in developing new business with potential short sale Sellers. These results are truly exceptional. We continue to use Paul as his expertise is second to none and we will consult with him on other legal issues regarding properties that we acquire.

Posted by Pam | December 03, 2013 | Real Estate

SUPERB REPRESENTATION!

Paul handled my complex real estate short sale with impeccable skill, navigating and negotiating with Bank of America and buyers in timely manner. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND PAUL!

Posted by Nate | March 31, 2013 | Real Estate

Paul was invaluable!

Paul was called in to assist our family in the 11th hour of a declining situation. Paul was decisive and aggressive in our defense. He was able to get through to the bank long after we thought any possibility of a short sale was lost, and after some jumping through hoops, he pushed our sale throug...h. His service was invaluable to our small family and I would recommend him with the highest of confidence to anyone facing a challenge with the banks.

Posted by anonymous | February 08, 2013 | Real Estate

Paul Stansen just completed the short sale on my house, and I couldn't have had anyone better.

Paul Stansen is a top notch lawyer. He managed the short sale on my house, and I couldn't have had anyone better. He was always available, kept in constant touch, has all the right contacts and up-to-the-minute knowledge of real estate law. He also understands how difficult this process can be fina...ncially and emotionally for his clients and is totally supportive. I, too, am an attorney and a realtor, and I believe his knowledge and skill to be the best available.

Posted by J | June 03, 2012 | Real Estate

Experience real estate/short sale attorney

Paul demonstrated a high degree of knowledge and experience with the real estate short sale process. From our initial analysis, we were educated and informed through his straightforward communications. Our mortgage with a loan servicing center (not a bank) proved to be complex & required multiple neg...otiations for short sale approval. On our behalf, Paul successfully negotiated the resolution of our second mortgage with a difficult lender, paving the way for approval of the first mortgage short sale. Despite a total lack of transparency of the lenders throughout, Paul remained focused, purposeful & honest with us at every step and every new obstacle. His fees were more than reasonable particularly given that our short sale took 16 months. We appreciate his diligence & tenacity.

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Patricia Rodriguez

Real estate lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeff Berke

Real estate lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"If you have issues relating to any aspect of real estate matters, Paul is the expert. I highly recommend him."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1984 - 2014

Attorney / Broker-Realtor, Paul E Stansen, A Prof Law Corp

Associations

1993 - Present

State Bar of California

Attorney

1986 - Present

California Department of Real Estate

Broker / Realtor

1984 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Attorney

1984 - Present

National Association of Realtors

Realtor Broker

Sample of Legal Cases

Santa Ynez CA Real Estate Sale

CLOSED ESCROW

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Education

1983

Pepperdine Univ SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Fort Lewis Coll

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Real Estate Sales Meeting

Distressed Real Estate Sales

Publications

2019

Self Age 50+ Home Ownership: Options, Opportunities, Solutions

2019

Self Cash Flow Challenges that Lead to Foreclosure

Languages

English

Activity

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