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Richard Guy Avila
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Biography
I understand that People don't call Lawyers except as a Last Resort to solve their Problems. I understand that People are very worried and scared about their Financial Problems when they call me. Therefore, my First Task is to help Clients see that their Financial Problems can be solved reasonably well at an afforable cost by partnering with me. The Clients have the Facts. I have the Knowledge of the Relevant Legal Principles as well as the Wisdom of many years of Experience solving Similar Financial Problems for Other People from ALL Walks of Life. Working together as a Team, I show Clients that together we can get Fair, Real World Results in a Reasonable Amount of Time for an Affordable Cost. Trust may start with Words, but, ultimately Trust is a matter of delivering Real World Results. I deliver Real World Results. Let me help you. Thank you for investing your time in learning about me. Very Cordially Yours, Richard Avila
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
80%
42 years | 500 cases
Real Estate
20%
42 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-375 per hour
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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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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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Foreclosure
Posted by Jarome | February 21, 2011 | Foreclosure
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..
Richard Guy Avila's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
Caprice Collins
Real estate lawyer
Warren Forest
Family lawyer
Svetlana Shirinova
Lawsuits and disputes lawyer
Experience
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 ForumMember
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
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