Benjamin Rafael Levinson

Benjamin Rafael Levinson

also known as Ben

4.3
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 41 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Foreclosure, Real Estate

4100 Moorpark Avenue, Suite 233, San Jose, CA

About Benjamin

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 80%

Representation of lenders and other creditors in all chapters of bankruptcies filed in all four districts of California. Handling appeals of adverse judgments in Bankruptcy Court. .

41 years

80%
Foreclosure 10%

Defense of lenders and foreclosure trustees in actions in California state court and bankruptcy court brought by borrowers who seek to restrain the lender’s non-judicial foreclosure sale or seek to set aside a foreclosure sale that has taken place.

41 years

10%
Real Estate 10%

Represent lenders in judicial foreclosure actions and lenders and receivers in actions to obtain rents and profits of rental property by voluntary turnover and by appointment of a receiver for the property.

41 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 495-495 per hour


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 41 years

State: California

Acquired: 1984

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Location

Law Office Of Benjamin Levinson, a Professional Corporation

4100 Moorpark Avenue, Suite 233, San Jose, CA, 95117

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Benjamin Rafael Levinson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 6 of 6 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Brian | October 08, 2014 | Real Estate

Saved me LOTS of money

When I hired Ben on a very contentious real estate case, I didn't know what to expect. He is soft spoken but straight forward. Always exploring issues and alternatives. But he was dogged, ran over every obstacle, and basically saved me a very large amount of money. If you need an attorney for any... type of real estate issue, I would - and have many times - recommend Ben Levinson.

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2022

Dorothy Schick Member of the Year, United Trustees Association

Work Experience

1985 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Benjamin R. Levinson, A Professional Corporation

Associations

2018 - Present

Bar Association of San Francisco

Member

2005 - Present

California Mortgage Association

Member

2002 - Present

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member

1995 - Present

United Trustees Association fka California Trustees Association

Member

1984 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1984 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Member

Bay Area Bankruptcy Forum

Member

2015 - 2021

United Trustees Association

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Farahani v. Floria

Prevailed for Lender.

Melendrez v. D & I Investment, Inc.

Prevailed for a foreclosure buyer.

Resolution Trust Corporation v. Bayside Developers

Prevailed for Lender.

Pacific Loan Management v. Superior Court

Prevailed for a foreclosure trustee.

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Education

1984

Santa Clara University

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

University of California Santa Barbara

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2024

UTA Annual Conference

Bankruptcy Update

2023

UTA Annual Conference

Bankruptcy Update

2023

CMA Webinar

Bankruptcy Issues in 2023

2022

UTA Annual Conference

Bankruptcy Update with Judges

2021

UTA Annual Conference

Bankruptcy Update with Judges

2020

CMA Fall Seminar

Bankruptcy Basics for Lenders

2020

California Mortgage Association Fall Conference

Bankruptcy Update

2019

UTA Annual Conference

Bankruptcy Update

2018

United Trustees Association Annual Conference

Bankruptcy Update

2017

United Trustees Association Annual Conference

Bankruptcy Update

2017

California Mortgage Association Winter Seminar

Using Receiverships Effectively

2017

California Mortgage Association Spring Seminar

Legal Update

2017

California Mortgage Association Fall Seminar

Bankruptcy Basics

2017

California Mortgage Association Fall Seminar

Legal Update

2016

United Trustees Association Annual Conference

Bankruptcy Update

2015

United Trustees Association Annual Conference

Bankruptcy Update

2015

California Mortgage Association-Spring Seminar

Creditor's Rights

2014

United Trustees Association Annual Conference

Ask the Judges-Moderator

2014

United Trustees Association Annual Conference

Bankruptcy Update

2013

United Trustees Association Annual Conference

Bankruptcy Update

2012

United Trustees Association Annual Conference

Ask the Judges-Moderator

2012

United Trustees Association Annual Conference

Bankruptcy Update

2012

California Mortgage Association Seminar

Writing a Loan on Property which Currently is in Foreclosure or has been Purchased at Trustee's Sale

2011

United Trustees Association Annual Conference

Bankruptcy Update

2010

United Trustees Association Annual Conference

Ask the Judges-Moderator

2010

United Trustees Association Annual Conference

Bankruptcy Update

2009

United Trustees Association Annual Conference

Bankruptcy Update

2008

United Trustees Association Annual Conference

Bankruptcy Update

2007

United Trustees Association Annual Conference

Bankruptcy Update

2006

United Trustees Association Annual Conference

Bankruptcy Update

2005

United Trustees Association Annual Conference

Bankruptcy Update

Publications

2023

California Mortgage Association A Potpourri of Bankruptcy Issues for Lenders

2017

United Trustees Association Spring Quarterly 2017 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS AND THEIR COUNSEL MUST COMPLY WITH THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT IN SENDING OUT DEBT COLLECTION LETTERS REQUIRED UNDER THE CALIFORNIA DAVIS-STIRLING ACT THREATENING TO RECORD A LIEN BASED ON DELINQUENT ASSESSMENTS.

2015

United Trustees Association Spring Quarterly The Bankruptcy Appellate Panel of the Ninth Circuit Follows Precedent in Holding That a Post-Petition Prosecution of Contempt Proceedings Against a Debtor Does Not Violate the Automatic Stay

2015

United Trustees Association-Winter Quarterly CHAPTER 20 LIEN STRIPS NOW ALLOWED UNDER 9TH CIRCUIT LAW.
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