Philip J. Daunt

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Philip J. Daunt

5.0
17 reviews
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Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 45 years

Real estate Lawyer at Monterey, CA
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Business, Mediation

288 Pearl Street, Second Floor, Monterey, CA

About Philip

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Real Estate 60%

Short Sales, Landlord-Tenant law, Failure to Disclose disputes, Boundary Disputes

46 years

60%
Business 30%

Small Business formation and dispute resolution

46 years

30%
Mediation 10%

business and real estate contract dispute mediation

33 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 41 years

State: California

Acquired: 1984

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 45 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1980

Emeritus

No misconduct found

Location

Strategic Law Solutions

288 Pearl Street, Second Floor, Monterey, CA, 93940-5364

www.pjdlaw.com

Philip J. Daunt's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 05, 2015 | Landlord & Tenant

Residential lease

Anyone who rents in the Monterey area can appreciate the cost of renting and with that comes high deposits. Its really important to know what you are getting into when you sign a lease. I cant say enough about Mr. Daunt. He helped me on a residential lease that went wrong. He knows the laws and was ...able to guide me in the right direction. I really enjoyed his approach to my problems and of course his great guidance that worked extremely well for me.

Posted by William | December 04, 2014 | Real Estate

Philip J. Daunt has long been my first choicefor legal advice and legal representation

Philip J. Daunt has long been my first choice for legal advice and legal representation for both my clients and me personally. I have been a licensed real estate broker since 1990. I owned two Prudential Realty Franchises until I sold them in 2006. I currently am an associate broker with Coldwell Ban...ker. Philip has the knowledge and the demeanor to assist our clients with the professionalism that we would expect when referring our clients who need good council and an honest assessment of their situation. Mr. Daunt has given me the same great service for my real estate legal needs in several instances. Philip Daunt has a stellar reputation here on the Monterey Peninsula as a real estate lawyer and as a short sale negotiator with his company known as Strategic Loan Services, LLC. His addition to the short sale process as a licensed attorney allows the proper legal advice to be given to our clients when they ask those questions that require an attorney to answer. Philip stays current with the law and he gives the client added confidence when they are assisting how to proceed with their financial decision regarding their real estate. SLS, LLC has done over sixty successful short sales for my clients in the past six years. I have always been confident that the representation would be excellent. My clients enjoy the initial interviews and the short sale approval letter reviews. Philip conducts those interviews personally and requires that the clients always go through the process. They have a full understanding of their standing when those reviews are completed. Philip approaches his litigation with a solution as his motivation. I have been witness in my own legal questions that Philip has handled for me. His dialog sets the tone for a successful mediation. The opposition is minimized because his approach is solution based. Philip Daunt has earned our praise. His billing practices are accurate and fair. He is a pleasure to work with.

Posted by Dan | September 26, 2014 | Family

Best Attorney in Monterey County!

Finally an honest attorney that will actually tell you when have a good case, when a case does or doesn't make business sense, and whether you should pull the trigger on litigation or not. Philip Daunt understands that in many cases only the attorneys benefit and he finds ways to work out a favorable... resolution without wasting your time and money. I've worked with more than my share of attorneys over the years, from family law to hot shot litigators. After working with Philip on a number of issues over the past several years, I can say Philip is the first person I call now for any legal matter whatsoever.

Posted by Brad | March 17, 2014 | Debt Settlement

Short Sale

We recently sold our home in a short sale. Phillip Daunt was our attorney. He and his staff did an excellent job dealing with a very stubborn lender. Going thru a short sale is very stressful, and Strategic Loan Solutions worked very hard for us. It was money well spent. It took the team of SLS and o...ur realtor Karen Calley all working together to make this happen. Great job!!!!

Posted by Cindy | December 24, 2013 | Real Estate

An attorney with integrity!

Mr. Daunt and his group, Strategic Home Solutions, helped us to successfully complete a short sale on our home this past year. We had tried twice, unsuccessfully, to get a loan modification. It was extremely stressful and discouraging. Mr. Daunt spelled out the process clearly and did all of the ...work. We were kept informed throughout the process and we no longer had to try to communicate with the bank ourselves. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is going through this.

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Philip J. Daunt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Taylor Howard

Mediation lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Philip's insights into alternative dispute resolution were very helpful. I enjoyed working with Philip and would recommend him to anybody looking for a seasoned and knowledgeable attorney in real estate and alternative dispute resolution."

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Thomas Nash

Real estate lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Philip Daunt is that exceptional lawyer that combines a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of his practice areas, both real estate and transactional work, with an intuitive feel for his clients needs. We have worked in the same legal community for over 30 years and I wholeheartedly recommend him."

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John Laughton

Real estate lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Philip professionally for the entire 28 years he has represented clients on the Monterey Peninsula. His knowledge of the law is unquestioned. As importantly, he is compassionate and indefatigable in his pursuit of crafting winning solutions for his clients. I unequivocally endorse this lawyer."

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T Dougherty

Real estate lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Philip for over 20 years and know he is top notch Lawyer. He helps clients with short sales. He is known in the Monterey area by all good attorneys for small business and real estate issues and commercial mediation. I endorse this lawyer."

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James Mcpherson

Litigation lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work.Phil Daunt and I have been colleagues since 1986, and I have always felt that Phil is very collegial and knowledgeable in all areas of the Law. He particularly has been very helpful in litigation matters. I have never hesitated in referring clients to him, as he always does an outstanding job."

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Timothy Batdorf

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Other

"Phil has a unique approach to the practice of law and he goes above and beyond what normally occurs between client and attorney. I highly recommend Phil's service."

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Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2014

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

BDRP Resolution Advocate, US Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California

2008

Outstanding Service on Court-Directed Mediation Program, Monterey County Superior Court

2008

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2013 - Present

President, Strategic Loan Solutions, Inc.

2013 - Present

Owner, Strategic Law Solutions

2009 - Present

Owner, Strategic Loan Solutions

2006 - Present

Owner, Coach Approach Lawyers

2007 - 2012

Managing Member, Strategic Loan Solutions, LLC

2006 - 2009

Adjunct Professor, Monterey College Of Law

1987 - 2006

Owner, Law Offices of Philip J. Daunt

1986 - 1987

Associate, Bohnen, Rosenthal & Call

1984 - 1986

Associate, Schroeder, Davis & Orliss

1982 - 1984

Associate, Dykhouse & WIse

1980 - 1982

Associate, Dykema Gossett Spencer Goodnow & Trigg

Associations

2010 - Present

National Association of Realtors

Member

2010 - Present

California Association of Realtors

Member

2010 - Present

Monterey County Association of Realtors

Member

2010 - Present

Women's Council of Realtors

Member

2006 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1984 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1984 - Present

Monterey County Bar Association

Member

1980 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

2006 - 2010

International Alliance of Holistic Lawyers

Member

Education

1980

University of Toledo College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

Universite Libre de Bruxelles

License Special

1974

University of Michigan

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Real Estate Short Sales

Real Estate Short Sales

2015

Fifty shades of Green

The lives we live are the results of the choices we make

2015

De-Mystifying the Mediation Process

Mediation

2014

Tips for Resolving Conflicts - The Game with Three Rules

Conflict Resolution

2013

Real Estate Short Sales Update

Real Estate Short Sales

2011

Resent Developments in Real Estate Short Sales

Resent Developments in Real Estate Short Sales

2010

Resent Developments in Real Estate Short Sales

Resent Developments in Real Estate Short Sales

2009

Real Estate Short Sales

Recent Developments in Real Estate Short Sales

2009

2009 IAHL Annual Conference

Helping Distressed Homeowners, Applying a Coach Approach to the Practice of Law

2008

Which Business Entity Is Right For You

Choice of Business Entities

2008

Short Sales From the Seller's Perspective

Real Estate Short Sales

2008

Short Sales From the Buyer's Perspective

Real Estate Short Sales

2008

Short Sale Ins, Outs, and Pitfalls

Real Estate Short Sales

2008

Answers to Legal Questions that Will Save Small Business Owners Time, Money, Stress, & Relationships

Answers to Small Business Legal Questions

2008

2008 IAHL Annual Conference

A Coach Approach Lawyer's Intake Interview

2006

2006 IAHL Annual Conference

Applying a Coach Approach to the Practice of Law

Languages

French

Activity

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