BJ Fadem

BJ Fadem

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 40 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, International Law

111 West Saint John, Suite 700, San Jose, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 40 years

State: California

Acquired: 1985

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Location

Law Offices of BJ Fadem, APC

111 West Saint John, Suite 700, San Jose, CA, 95113

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BJ Fadem's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sharon | August 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Attorney

Mr Fadem is extremely knowledgeable of the laws. Felt he was very in tuned to my needs and fought those. Would definitely would use again. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Posted by Darrell Fears | August 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Family Lawyer

I endorse Mr FADEM Loved The Way He Went To Bat For Me Very Skilled!!! Mostly He Listened When I Thought I Had No Hope!!! Thanks For Caring

Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Posted by Client

I had a previous attorney who so screwed up my divorce that I almost lost my home, custody and my business!!! When I did my initial consultation with Mr. Fadem, him and and his staff immediately started working on my case to get things saved! The professionalism, customer service and legal knowledge ...this firm has is incredible!! I can't say enough!! My case is still going on. However, I am so grateful for all they have done and are doing on my behalf!

Posted by Claude | February 29, 2016

My experiences with Fadem Law

I have had several opportunities to consult with this law firm over the past few years. I have always received timely and courteous responses to my inquiries. The reason I return time and time again is knowledgeable employees and the respect I am treated with. I also think that the noncondensending m...atter in which I was treated was a prime factor. It was hard enough to go through what I did, I appreciated not being talked down to by some old stuffy lawyer. Though I have only consulted with Fadem Law, I have referred a few family members who were totally happy with the outcome of their cases.

Posted by Scot | February 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

BJ is an amazing lawyer

BJ Fadem was my lawyer in a child custody case. He was incredible. He knew my fears and took the time to ease everyone of them. BJ was helpful with everything. He is about fair and what is best. I would not have made it through the process without him. BJ is a compassionate, knowledgeable, and ...straight forward. I would recommend him for anyone that is in need of a Family Law lawyer. Hated going through it, but he made it incredibly painless!

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BJ Fadem's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Geller

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elaine Dai

Family lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nancie Yomtov

Family lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We have been opposing counsel as well as co-counsel. He is efficient and fair, and gets right down to the essence of the matter. We have come up with some very creative solutions to heartbreaking matters"

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Erika Collins

Unknown lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elainie Honjas

Family lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Fadem. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Ronald Nerio

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Marcellino

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Lucy McAllister

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

1999

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

Work Experience

1990 - 2016

Senior Attorney, BJ Fadem, Law Offices of

Associations

2014 - Present

State Bar Family Law Executive Committee-Afirmative Legislation

Vice Chair

2014 - Present

Santa Clara County Family Law Attorney Emeritus

Vice President

2012 - Present

Santa Clara County Teen Orientation Team

Coordinator

2011 - Present

IPAAC Independent Police Auditors Advisory Commission

Member

2011 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association Strategic Planning Committee-Family Law Section

Member

2010 - 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

2009 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association, Law Related Education Committee

Member

2009 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Executive Board

2008 - Present

National Association of Counsel for Children

Member

2000 - Present

Santa Clara County Minors Counsel

Member

1999 - Present

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists

Member

Santa Clara County Judiciary Nominating Committee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Asvesta vs. Petroutsas

Prevailed and created new federal case law

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Education

1984

Golden Gate University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

San Jose State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

Meeting

The Hague Treaty

2016

Lunch with a Judge

What You Always Wanted to Know About Child Support But Were Afraid to Ask

2015

Your Legal Rights

Date of Separation & Davis

2015

Your Legal Rights

Grandparents' Visitation Rights

2015

Your Legal Rights

Co-Parenting Through The Holidays

2015

Divorce Law Guide from A to Z

MEDIATION, ARBITRATION, NEGOTIATION AND TRIAL

2015

Divorce Law Guide from A to Z

TAX CONSEQUENCES OF DIVORCE

2015

Divorce Cases From Start to Finish for Paralegals

QDRO's

2015

Divorce Cases From Start to Finish for Paralegals

Ethics

2015

An Evening of Community Engagement".

My Career Path

2014

DVIR

DV in the LGBT Community

2014

Divorce Litigation From Start to Finish

VII. ENFORCEMENT AND POST-TRIAL MODIFICATIONS

2014

Divorce Litigation From Start to Finish

VI. TRIAL OF A DIVORCE CASE

2014

Divorce Litigation From Start to Finish

V. PRE-TRIAL MOTIONS PRACTICE AND SETTLEMENT STRATEGIES

2014

Divorce Litigation From Start to Finish

Discovery Procedures

2014

Divorce Litigation from Start to Finish

COMMENCING DIVORCE ACTION

2014

Divorce Litigation From Start to Finish

Ethics

2014

Divorce for Paralegals

QDRO

2014

Divorce Cases From Start to Finish for Paralegals

Ethical Questions

2014

Divorce Cases From Start to Finish for Paralegals

QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDERS (QDROs)

2014

Conference

Ethics

2014

Brown Bag Seminar

Transmutation

2013

Divorce Litigation From Start to Finish

TRIAL OF A DIVORCE CASE

2013

Divorce Litigation From Start to Finish

PRE-TRIAL MOTIONS PRACTICE AND SETTLEMENT STRATEGIES

2013

Conference

The Family Residence

2013

Brown Bag Seminar

Paternity

2013

Annual Meeting

The Hague

2013

After DOMA

DOMA and Proposition 8

2012

Estate Planning for Domestic Partners

Estate Planning for Domestic Partners

2012

Conference

Estate Planning for Domestic Partners

2012

Brown Bag Seminar

The Hague Treaty

2012

Brown Bag Seminar

Palimony

2010

Family Law From A to Z

ETHICS

2010

Family Law From A to Z

LEGAL UPDATE - A YEAR IN REVIEW

2008

FAILURE TO PROPERLY MANAGE PERSONAL AFFAIRS AFTER A DIVORCE

FAILURE TO PROPERLY MANAGE PERSONAL AFFAIRS AFTER A DIVORCE

Publications

2015

National Business Institute Seminar Divorce Law Guide From A to Z

2014

National Business Institute Seminar Divorce Cases From Start to Finish for Paralegals

2013

National Business Institute Seminar Divorce Litigation from Start to Finish

2012

National Business Institute Seminar Family Law From A to Z

Languages

English

Spanish

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