When I first start, I worked for the large Law Firms. However, I learned very quickly that they didn't offer the same customer service I felt people deserved so I set out on my own. I can't predict the future, nor can any other Attorney regarding your case. Yet, with decades of experience, ethical legal practices that earned our Law Firm respected in Legal Community and among the Judges, commitment to the best customer service, staying up to date on the Laws, giving back to the community and access to the best experts, has built our Law Firm an outstanding reputation in California and abroad. We have won more Trials than more Law Firms. I am a Family man, I enjoy Fencing, I enjoy playing my guitars, I am a collector of toys for the Children I represent and I enjoy camping. In giving back to the community I am on numerous committees that help Children, Teens and write new Laws for the State of California. I also do a radio show on 91.1 KALW "Your Legal Rights", which is a national show. This show informs the listeners regarding the law on various issues every week. I don't just represent clients, I care what happens to clients throughout their cases. I am not an average Attorney, nor is our Law Firm. We think out side the box to do all we can to assist our clients to win. To be honest, this process can sometimes be a short process or it could be a long process. It all depends on many factors. Yet, we will do all we can to resolve your issue quickly.
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1985 | 06/05/2022 |
Legal answers | 30 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Certified Specialist - Family Law | State Bar of California | 1999 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Senior Attorney | BJ Fadem, Law Offices of | 1990 - 2016 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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State Bar Family Law Executive Committee-Afirmative Legislation | Vice Chair | 2014 - Present |
Santa Clara County Family Law Attorney Emeritus | Vice President | 2014 - Present |
Santa Clara County Teen Orientation Team | Coordinator | 2012 - Present |
IPAAC Independent Police Auditors Advisory Commission | Member | 2011 - Present |
Santa Clara County Bar Association Strategic Planning Committee-Family Law Section | Member | 2011 - Present |
Santa Clara County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Domestic Partners Committee | Chairman | 2010 - Present |
Santa Clara County Regional Standing Committee | Member | 2010 - Present |
Santa Clara County Conference of Delegates | Delegate | 2010 - Present |
Santa Clara County Bar Association, Law Related Education Committee | Member | 2009 - Present |
Santa Clara County Bar Association, Family Law Section | Executive Board | 2009 - Present |
National Association of Counsel for Children | Member | 2008 - Present |
Santa Clara County Minors Counsel | Member | 2000 - Present |
Association of Certified Family Law Specialists | Member | 1999 - Present |
Santa Clara County Judiciary Nominating Committee | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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National Business Institute Seminar | Divorce Law Guide From A to Z | 2015 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Divorce Cases From Start to Finish for Paralegals | 2014 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Divorce Litigation from Start to Finish | 2013 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Family Law From A to Z | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Golden Gate University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1984 |
San Jose State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1980 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Meeting | The Hague Treaty | 2016 |
Lunch with a Judge | What You Always Wanted to Know About Child Support But Were Afraid to Ask | 2016 |
An Evening of Community Engagement". | My Career Path | 2015 |
Divorce Law Guide from A to Z | TAX CONSEQUENCES OF DIVORCE | 2015 |
Divorce Law Guide from A to Z | MEDIATION, ARBITRATION, NEGOTIATION AND TRIAL | 2015 |
Divorce Cases From Start to Finish for Paralegals | Ethics | 2015 |
Divorce Cases From Start to Finish for Paralegals | QDRO's | 2015 |
Your Legal Rights | Co-Parenting Through The Holidays | 2015 |
Your Legal Rights | Grandparents' Visitation Rights | 2015 |
Your Legal Rights | Date of Separation & Davis | 2015 |
Divorce Litigation From Start to Finish | Ethics | 2014 |
Divorce Litigation from Start to Finish | COMMENCING DIVORCE ACTION | 2014 |
Divorce Litigation From Start to Finish | Discovery Procedures | 2014 |
Divorce Litigation From Start to Finish | V. PRE-TRIAL MOTIONS PRACTICE AND SETTLEMENT STRATEGIES | 2014 |
Divorce Litigation From Start to Finish | VI. TRIAL OF A DIVORCE CASE | 2014 |
Divorce Litigation From Start to Finish | VII. ENFORCEMENT AND POST-TRIAL MODIFICATIONS | 2014 |
Divorce Cases From Start to Finish for Paralegals | QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDERS (QDROs) | 2014 |
Divorce Cases From Start to Finish for Paralegals | Ethical Questions | 2014 |
DVIR | DV in the LGBT Community | 2014 |
Divorce for Paralegals | QDRO | 2014 |
Conference | Ethics | 2014 |
Brown Bag Seminar | Transmutation | 2014 |
Divorce Litigation From Start to Finish | PRE-TRIAL MOTIONS PRACTICE AND SETTLEMENT STRATEGIES | 2013 |
Divorce Litigation From Start to Finish | TRIAL OF A DIVORCE CASE | 2013 |
After DOMA | DOMA and Proposition 8 | 2013 |
Annual Meeting | The Hague | 2013 |
Conference | The Family Residence | 2013 |
Brown Bag Seminar | Paternity | 2013 |
Estate Planning for Domestic Partners | Estate Planning for Domestic Partners | 2012 |
Conference | Estate Planning for Domestic Partners | 2012 |
Brown Bag Seminar | Palimony | 2012 |
Brown Bag Seminar | The Hague Treaty | 2012 |
Family Law From A to Z | LEGAL UPDATE - A YEAR IN REVIEW | 2010 |
Family Law From A to Z | ETHICS | 2010 |
FAILURE TO PROPERLY MANAGE PERSONAL AFFAIRS AFTER A DIVORCE | FAILURE TO PROPERLY MANAGE PERSONAL AFFAIRS AFTER A DIVORCE | 2008 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Asvesta vs. Petroutsas | Prevailed and created new federal case law |
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