Jane Ellen Bednar

Jane Ellen Bednar

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 37 years

Litigation Lawyer at Carmel, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Landlord & Tenant, Elder Law, Mediation

3855 Via Nona Marie, Suite 202F, Carmel, CA

About Jane

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Litigation 75%

I litigate in the areas of: personal injury; wills and trusts; business; contracts; consumer law; and construction.

38 years

75%
Elder Law 10%

Legal remedies for: Financial abuse of elders by family members, caretakers, or others; physical abuse of elders; unfair contracts or billing practices directed against elders; wrongdoing or incompetence by trustees or conservators; contested conservatorships; fraud or undue influence; will contests; problems with building contractors; defective repairs or construction of homes.

22 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-435 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 37 years

State: California

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Location

LAW OFFICE OF JANE E. BEDNAR

3855 Via Nona Marie, Suite 202F, Carmel, CA, 93923

Law Office of Jane E. Bednar

P.O. Box 449, Carmel Valley, CA, 93924

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Jane Ellen Bednar's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kate | July 08, 2019

Swift, knowledgable and to the point

By far the best experience I've ever had legally. Highly recommend - knowledgable, accurate and highly efficient. It's rare to find someone so trustworthy and capable.

Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A good listener and a team player

My family hired Ms. Bednar to help defend my brother from a lawsuit. My brother was incarcerated, and other attorneys we had contacted would not even listen to his case. After calling dozens of attorneys, Ms.Bednar was the ONLY one who took the time to listen carefully and understand our concerns. ... Throughout the year or so that we worked with her, we did not always see eye-to-eye, but she consistently demonstrated two critical qualities: First, she always let us know that she was listening carefully, and second, she was faithful to the statement on her website that she believed in the importance of working with her clients as a team. Lawyers have a reputation for being interested only in the almighty dollar, and I doubt there are many who work for free. Ms. Bednar charged a standard rate for attorneys in her area, but we never felt she was in any way dishonest or greedy. She kept careful accounts as to how our money was being spent, down to the minute, and she gave us clear monthly reports. Our final result was not a complete "win," but given the circumstances of the case, it was perhaps the best result we could have hoped for. I would definitely hire her again if I needed an attorney.

Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Unlawful Detainer

Jane was very prompt, efficient, and knowledgeable. A difficult process was made easy by her negotiating skills.

Posted by Vince B. | March 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Protect yourself with proven exsperience

There's so much to say about this fine and experienced Attorney. She has compassion which is evident in how she assists her clients needs. Her attitude is one of " lets get what you didn't receive from perhaps a prior Attorney " and succeed as best as the system allows. Jane has a diverse background ...and this allows her to be an extraordinary person who listens to every small detail. She has real compassion for others who have been less than fortunate with their case in a court of law. She seeks justice for her clientele and is well versed to have a very professional approach when she addresses her mind / thoughts, and facts. She is strong willed and likes to have good consistent communication from A to Z with whatever she is helping to take care of or repair. I have a high rating of respect and admiration for this caring well equipped balanced pro. She is also quick to return calls and emails, which with anybody's legal case or other legal related matters, is essential.

Posted by Mark | March 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Awesomeness!

Great lawyer. Highly recommended. She was attentive, personable, and worked for us. She did everything required to get us the maximum amount of money we were entitled to after my accident. An excellent attorney and a very nice person.

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Litigation lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ms. Bednar who is a very experienced attorney. Based on her record and her answers to questions posed by Avvo.com community members, I would recommend that you use her services."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Jane E. Bednar

2011 - 2013

Managing Partner, Bednar | Friedland LLP

2004 - 2005

Professor, Monterey College of Law

2003 - 2005

Attorney, Effie F. Anastassiou & Associates

1999 - 2003

Attorney, Bohnen, Rosenthal & Dusenbury

1988 - 1999

Attorney, Belli & Sabih

Associations

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

State Bar of California

Member

Monterey County Women Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - 2015

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

2006 - 2007

Monterey County Women Lawyers Association

President

2005 - 2017

Monterey County Bar Association

Member

1999 - 2000

Monterey County Women Lawyers Association

Secretary

Sample of Legal Cases

Wilson v. Gowder, Santa Cruz County

Judgment for plaintiff.

Tenant claim vs. landlord

Settlement for tenant

Jane Doe v. Client

Settlement

Jane Doe v. Crawford Property & Casualty Co.

Settled

Bennett v. Treehouse Mortgage

Settlement

Carney v. Santa Cruz Women Against Rape

Jury verdict for the plaintiff

Jaramillo v. JH Partners, et al.

Settled after appeal

Client v. Center for Conservative Therapy, et al.

Settled

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Education

1988

Monterey College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University of Minnesota

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Core mediation course

Mediation instructor

2017

32-hour core mediator training course

Mediation training

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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