Herbert Ferdinand Layton

Herbert Ferdinand Layton

also known as H. F. "Ferdy" Layton

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 34 years

Family Lawyer at Brentwood, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, Estate Planning ... +2 more

191 Sand Creek Road, Suite 220, Brentwood, CA

About Herbert

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 50%

Mr. Layton has practiced family law since beginning his practice in December of 1991. He handles all aspects of family law, including divorce, support modifications, custody and visitation issues (including international aspects of custody and visitation), paternity and non-paternity, adoption, as well as domestic violence protection and defense.

34 years | 300 cases

50%
Litigation 35%

Mr. Layton has recently litigated real estate fraud cases involving sales and loan by predatory real estate agents, obtaining six-figure verdicts in favor of his clients, as well as one seven-figure verdict. He also also successfully represented real estate brokers by defending them against unfounded claims. Mr. Layton has also represented clients in civil rights actions, business litigation, personal injury claims, and other tort and breach of contract lawsuits.

34 years | 150 cases

35%
Appeals 5%

25 years | 7 cases

5%
Corporate and Incorporation 5%

Mr. Layton has recently litigation to a successful resolution a religious corporate dispute, which involved several appeals and writ petitions to the court of appeal. He also advises corporate clients in the formation of corporations, LLCs and partnerships, as well as ensuring corporate compliance.

25 years | 25 cases

5%
Estate Planning 5%

34 years | 50 cases

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 34 years

State: California

Acquired: 1991

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H. F. LAYTON LAW OFFICE

191 Sand Creek Road, Suite 220, Brentwood, CA, 94513

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Herbert Ferdinand Layton's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Attorney

Mr. Layton did an EXCELLENT job of settling my case. From the moment I walked in his office, i was treated very professionally and with respect. The entire staff of H.F. Layton Law is amazing! He could easily be the best lawyer in the greater bay area! I couldn't be more pleased. I would strongly rec...ommend Mr. Layton to anyone in need of legal assistance.

Posted by Daniel Diaz | June 16, 2011 | Family

Custody of my son

Mrs. Layton is excellent lawyer,professional,trustworthy,and friendly,he is bilingual lawyer. I recommend to any one he is the best for family law.

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Layton is an articulate, knowledgeable, and very experienced attorney. His strong command of the law makes him an exceptionally strong advocate for his clients. I can recommend him without hesitation."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2011

Best of Brentwood 2011 Gold--Attorney, Brentwood Press

2009

Best of Brentwood 2009 Gold--Attorney, Brentwood Press

1991

American Jurisprudence Award for Estate Planning, Lawyers Cooperative Publishing

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Attorney, H. F. LAYTON LAW OFFICE

Education

1991

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Brigham Young Univ

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

Spanish

English

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