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Geva Baumer
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Biography
Geva Baumer was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2002. He joined a San Diego law firm specializing in bankruptcy and real estate litigation. In 2006 he became the firm’s lead attorney. In 2008 he opened an office in Oakland.
During his practice, Geva Baumer has prepared and filed hundreds of bankruptcy cases and successfully represented debtors in hundreds of Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 cases. He handled almost every aspect of Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings, including complex adversary proceedings and all types of bankruptcy motions and hearings. In addition, Geva Baumer has successfully litigated real estate, mortgage and consumer protection cases.
Geva Baumer has also been active as a volunteer for the Legal Aid Society of San Diego He is a four time recipient of the Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro-Bono Legal Services. In the 2003 he received an award for outstanding pro-bono services.
Geva Baumer is admitted before the Federal Courts for the Northern, Southern, Central and Eastern District of California.
Geva Baumer is also a member of the Israeli Bar. Prior to his relocation to California, he has accumulated 7 years of international experience, working as an associate attorney in an Israeli business law firm, and serving as a legal counsel for a mortgage bank. He has effectively handled several appeals before the Israeli Supreme Court.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
50%
21 years
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
20%
21 years
Bankruptcy and Debt
15%
21 years
Litigation
10%
24 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 23 years
State: California
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Geva Baumer
1904 Franklin St., Suite 312, Oakland, CA, 94612
Law Offices of Geva Baumer
1904 Franklin St., Suite 312, Oakland, CA, 94612
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Foreclosure
Posted by David | April 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure
A talented bankruptcy attorney who cares
Geva has been a godsend as my wife and I fought for years to keep our home out of foreclosure by two predatory banks. He even went the extra mile through uncharted waters forcing a settlement with one of the biggest banks known for trampling on and taking advantage of vulnerable home owners. I feel b...
Posted by Charles | August 04, 2014 | Foreclosure
Brains, balls and compassion
Several years ago, we were anxiously teetering on the brink of foreclosure, betrayed by "Loan modification" deceptions and broken promises. We also were being sued, harassed and spied upon in a draconian neighborhood legal dispute. I had saved Mr. Baumers card from an earlier complimentary consultati...
Geva Baumer's Lawyer Endorsements
"Geva gets fantastic results for his clients. His arguments are well drafted and receive a warm reception in court. I endorse Geva Baumer."
Carl Gustafson
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Experience
Honors
2006
Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California
2005
Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California
2003
Outstanding Service Award, Legal Aid Society of San Diego
2003
Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California
2002
Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California
Associations
2009 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2007 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2006 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2006 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2002 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1993 - Present
Israel Bar AssociationMember
Education
1992
Tel Aviv University
LLB
N/A
Foreign Law School
Languages
English
Hebrew
Serbian
Bosnian
Croatian
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I was sued in VA & didn’t want to bother so I got a significant default judgment which I should’ve fought but was young & poor?
09 Feb 2021
Q&A
What happens after a Debtor gets his bankruptcy case converted from Chapter 11 to Chapter 7 involuntarily by the court?
14 Sep 2020
Q&A
If I already filled out a Fl-105 do I need to fill out a Fl-341 for child custody and I so does the FL-341 have to be served ?
09 Sep 2020