Taras Bohdan Kurta

Taras Bohdan Kurta

also known as Tom Kurta

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 14 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Pleasanton, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Bankruptcy & Debt, Business

7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 276, Pleasanton, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

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THE KURTA LAW FIRM, PC

7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 276, Pleasanton, CA, 94566

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Taras Bohdan Kurta's Reviews

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14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Bankruptcy & Debt

Posted by Clint | October 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

"Straight Shooter"

Simply the best in this area, from his knowledge to his professionalism could not be more pleased. He explained everything clearly & in detail from the process to his fees and answered all of my questions. I have not met a more patient lawyer, he kept answering & explaining my repeating questions & c...oncerns, he made me feel as if I was a long time friend. His staff are absolutely professional and prompt to return calls and emails. It was great to just relax knowing that I was in good hands. Tom is a straight shooter & go directly to the point of intent. additionally, he helped me organized all required docs and necessary steps to have the best outcome from my case (BK). Appreciate Tom and I definitely recommend his services if you want to get your case done in a professional & correct manner. He is your guy. - Truly a happy client :)

Posted by Alejandra | September 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Kurta Law Rocks!

Tom Kurta is an amazing lawyer, he is smart and efficient. He was easy to talk to not like other lawyers that I have dealt with in the past, that were always 'too busy or too good' to return my phone calls. He was down to earth and easy and pleasant to talk to and so was his entire staff. Kurta Law g...uided me step by step through my bankruptcy case. They were very professional and understanding of my particular situation, to the point where they gave me payment arrangements. I would recommend Tom Kurta to anyone that is experiencing a financial crisis and needs a solution.

Posted by Philip | November 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Knows the law, patient, understanding, and STRONG!

Mr. Kurta and his firm is as good as it gets. His handling of my case was one the easiest, thoughtful, considerate, and understanding, experiences I have had with any attorney. If you need a attorney regarding financial issues, or family law he is your man. Mr. Kurta is fluent in 3 languages: Engl...ish Ukrainian and Russian. A true gentleman and scholar.

Posted by Aaron | December 21, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Friendly, professional, effective

Taras resolved for me an issue that could have had a very negative impact on my credit. I explained the situation to him and provided all the documentation of the case, and he took care of the rest. Taras kept me up to date on every detail of the case as it was happening, and throughout our dealin...gs, he was polite and clear-spoken. I never had any doubts about what my options were or whether there was something else we could do. It was always easy to get him on the phone, he was able to answer all of my questions, and he took the time to make sure I was satisfied. This case was going to be a nightmare for me, but thanks to Taras' diligent efforts, I reached a favorable resolution which saved me a lot of money and spared me a ding on my credit history. I'm so thankful to have found him and gotten this load off of my chest.

Posted by Amel | February 21, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Works hard for his clients

Tom was a pleasure to deal with. My husband had put us in a very complicated financial and legal situation. After looking for lawyers online I was less than thrilled with the reviews I saw, then we came across a review for Mr. Kurta's law office and decided to give him a try. He has been so kin...d, caring, and trustworthy. He made sure to let us know about all of our options and was very patient with us and never seemed annoyed to answer all of our questions. Since we own a business and had pending lawsuits against us, we had a more difficult case which required more work than the average bankruptcy case. Tom went above and beyond for us and never made us feel like we were too much trouble. Thanks to Tom and all of his hard work, we were able to file a chapter 13 with little disruption to our lives . I would strongly recommend his law office for any legal trouble since they specialize in many areas of law.

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Taras Bohdan Kurta's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Nathan Hurd

Unknown lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Denish Mandalia

Unknown lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Taras is a motivated and charismatic individual who provides thorough representation for his clients."

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Stephane Quinn

General practice lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Whatever your legal issue, Taras will provide solid representation and counsel."

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Daniel Chudleigh

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Taras is a very capable and proficient attorney. I endorse Taras as an attorney."

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Ekaterina Powell

Unknown lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Highly skilled attorney, well-respected in the legal community."

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Pierce Reza

Business lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Kurta is an excellent attorney who consistently provides amazing service to his clients."

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Douglas Borthwick

Immigration lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hasan Bajwa

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Kurta for several years now. He is not only a brilliantly skilled attorney, but the thing that sets him apart from others is that he genuinely cares for his clients and he is a fair man. When selecting an attorney, you want to choose somebody who's not just after the legal fees, but rather someone who will take on your case and fight for you as if they were fighting for their own cause. Taras is that type of rare lawyer."

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Christopher Su

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Other

"Taras is an extremely trustworthy, caring, and knowledgeable attorney. I highly recommend that you contact Taras with any family law legal issues that you may have."

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Samuel Walker

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dedicated attorney with a keen legal mind. You can be sure that you are receiving sound legal representation."

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Siavash Rokni

Unknown lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Kurta is an outstanding attorney, and he provides excellent legal service to his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeremy Jass

Unknown lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Taras is a premier attorney that always goes the extra mile for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Roxana Amini

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Tara for several years and he is committed advocate for his clients. He is professional, hardworking, and truly cares about the outcomes of his cases. I would refer a close family member to him."

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John O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Naveed Mahboobian

Immigration lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've known Taras since law school. He is very motivated and caring about his clients. I highly recommend him."

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Amy Schroder

Immigration lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Taras is an excellent attorney and I would not hesitate to refer friends and family to him. He is diligent and responsive. Clients will undoubtedly find themselves in good hands with Taras."

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John Bishop

Immigration lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Taras is highly motivated and well connected. I have known him since law school, and have seen him develop into an experienced, knowledgeable attorney in multiple practice areas. Taras's commitment to his clients sets him apart. I highly recommend him."

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David VanDyke

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Aron Movroydis

Family lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been a colleague of Mr. Kurta for the past six years. I came to know him as a classmate where he finished law school and passed the bar in just over two years. Mr. Kurta is now a distinguished litigator with a thriving practice. I can say with great confidence that Mr. Kurta's clients and colleagues have come to rely on him for his experience and knowledge in the legal field. As a fellow attorney, I have personally sought legal guidance from Mr. Kurta and have found his advice to be extremely effective. Simply stated, Mr. Kurta is an elite attorney that zealously represents his client and I am honored to endorse."

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Daniel Chudleigh

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Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

A+ Rating, BBB

2014

Avvo, Client Choice Award

2009

LexisNexis Advanced Total Practice Solutions Certification, LexisNexis

2009

Westlaw Advanced Research Certification, Westlaw

2008

President's Law Scholarship, Chapman University School of Law

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner/Attorney, THE KURTA LAW FIRM

2010 - 2010

Extern, Latham & Watkins, LLP

2009 - 2009

Certified Law Student, Family Justice Center

2006 - 2006

Legal Intern, Glaser & Jenkins, LLP

2005 - 2005

Clerk, Luce Forward Hamilton & Scripps

Associations

2017 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Member

2015 - Present

Alameda County Law Library

Attorney Volunteer - Pro Bono

2014 - Present

Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals

Member

2014 - Present

Silicon Valley Young Professionals

Member

2012 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of California

Admitted to Practice

2011 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of California

Licensed to Practice Law

2014 - 2014

GRU

Member

2011 - 2013

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Attorney Member

2009 - 2010

Chapman Law School Domestic Violence Clinic

Member

2008 - 2010

Public Interest Law Foundation

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of California

discharged

Superior Court of Alameda County

Petition for U.S. Citizenship

citizenship GRANTED

Military Parole-In-Place Petition

Superior Court of Alameda County

Resolved

Superior Court of Alameda County

Defendant paid all damages & attorney's fees sought by client in the lawsuit

Federal Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of California

Chapter 13 Trustee payment reduced by over 70%

Superior Court of San Joaquin County

Charges significantly from 3rd strike felony to misdemanor

Superior Court of San Joaquin County

GRANTED

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Education

2010

Chapman University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Wayne State University

Undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2013

LeTip - Meeting of local business professionals

Common Hurdles In A Dissolution

2011

Driving Under the Influence Investigation and Standardized Sobriety Testing

DUI Investigation Training for Tracy Police Department officers

2010

Chapman University SOL Moot Court Competition

Assistant judge

Publications

2014

Legal Newsletter of the Kurta Law Firm Your Divorce: How to resolve it amicably

2014

Legal Newsletter of the Kurta Law Firm The Nuts and Bolts of Consumer Bankruptcies

Languages

English

Ukrainian

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