Richard Guy Avila

Richard Guy Avila

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 46 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at San Bruno, CA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Real Estate

903 Sneath Lane, Suite 126, San Bruno, CA

About Richard

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 80%

All Bankruptcy Chapters: 7, 11, and 13. Specializing in complex individual and small business cases. Work emphasizes Bankruptcy Litigation: Motion and Trial Work.

42 years | 500 cases

80%
Real Estate 20%

Litigation and Advice regarding Distressed Real Property Assets, Commercial and Residential. Very knowledgeable about Foreclosure and Anti-Deficiency Issues as well as Co-Tenancy Property Problems.

42 years | 100 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-375 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 46 years

State: California

Acquired: 1979

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Location

Law Office of Richard G. Avila

903 Sneath Lane, Suite 126, San Bruno, CA, 94066

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Richard Guy Avila's Reviews

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Posted by David | August 31, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt

The right Attorney for whatever ails you!

Ever heard the expression, you get what you pay for? As far as most attorneys, I haven’t found that to be true. Often they promise you the moon, charge too much to get there, and sometimes they don’t even get you off the ground. Richard Avila is not one of these types of attorneys. He is excel...lent. Mr. Avila is straight forward, well read, and an excellent relevant, storyteller. Best of all, he is genuine and actually cares about you and your needs. He knows the law, always staying current. Plus he possesses both emotional intelligence and book smarts and is a 'pay it forward', 'give 52 and get 48' kind of guy. I have gone to him for my bankruptcy, and other issues I have had in the last ten years. His expertise is in Bankruptcy and Real Estate, but his general knowledge of all facets of the law exceeds any attorney I have ever dealt with. And he has taught me a lot about the law and life. Each time I went to him (even if just for advice) he has delivered, and my 2008 bankruptcy was quite involved. His recommendations to resolve what ails you, is spot on, and IT WORKS. He takes his time, listens, and cares, and give clear, concise examples of similar cases he is familiar with. Then he discusses your options and lets you make the determination of how he should proceed. All of this, is not common amongst the Harvard Grads, I wouldn’t think. With Richard, You GET what you pay for, every time, on every issue. And you will never be misled. Richard Avila is a man you can trust. This Guy Rocks, plain and simple!

Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2014

Bankruptcy Case Dismissed

I was involved in a complicated situation very difficult for me to navigate my way thru and Mr. Avila was able to educate me and alert me to what had happened and was able to get it dismissed. Brilliant!!!

Posted by Jarome | February 21, 2011 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Bankruptcy Lawyer

Outstanding laywer.. Saved my home.. Don't wait until you are completely broke.. The moment you start going into the negative.. Call Richard.. He will take good care of you..

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Richard Guy Avila's Lawyer Endorsements

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Warren Forest

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bankruptcy law is an area where you need an expert. Mr. Avila is an expert in bankruptcy law. He has the knowledge and experience to answer all your questions and help you through this. I have known Mr. Avila for over 20 years. I refer my clients to him and strongly suggest you call him for help."

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Svetlana Shirinova

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Richard Avila is competent, responsible, caring professional and a very fine man. I have referred several clients to him and Ms. Avila was able to save people's homes."

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Caprice Collins

Real estate lawyer

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Warren Forest

Family lawyer

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Svetlana Shirinova

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

1985

Supervisory/Managerial Performance Award, United States Small Business Administration

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Richard G. Avila

1991 - 1992

Bankruptcy Court Trial Lawyer, Smith & Smith, Professional Law Corporation

1987 - 1991

Civil Trial Lawyer, Kaplan, Russin, Vecchi, and Eytan

1983 - 1987

District Counsel, United States Small Business Administration

1981 - 1983

Civil Trial Lawyer, Hancock Rothert & Bunshoft

1979 - 1980

Judicial Law Clerk, Chambers of the Honorable Manuel Real, United States District Judge, Central District of California

Associations

1991 - Present

Bay Area Bankruptcy Forum

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of California Medi-Cal Estate Recovery Unit vs. Halteh, HW14-92532663A-FLT

Family Home Saved for Daughter of Mother, a Medi-Cal Recipient.

In re Palacios, Case No. 11-34239, U.S.B.C., N.D., Cal.

High Income Clients discharged their debts and saved their Home.

In re Hayter, Case No. 08-31770, U.S.B.C., N.D., Cal.

2nd and 3rd Mortgages stripped; 1st Mortgage modified. Clients paid off their debts and saved their Home.

Sims vs. Shubov; Adv. Proc. No. 01-3057-TC, U.S.B.C., N.D., Cal.

Trustee Lost Bankruptcy Court Lawsuit to recover Allegedly Hidden Assets Following 5 Day Court Trial

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Education

1978

Harvard University Law School

Juris Doctor

1974

Columbia University

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1998

State Bar of California, Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB)

Bankruptcy Law Tips for the Real Estate Practitioner

1994

State Bar of California, Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB)

Real Property Liens--Enforcement, Avoidance and Preservation in Bankruptcy Court

Languages

English

Spanish

French

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