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Curtis Dean Colaw
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Biography
My office focuses on representing business entities in commercial/business related collection matters, creditor rights cases (including creditor bankruptcy representation), and general business related matters. We also represent new and existing businesses in transactional matters such as contract formation and amendments, business formation and provide general business related legal advice. The office has represented both large and small business entitles.
We currently represent, or previously have represented, a large vehicle leasing company, a large franchisor of retail automotive services/sales franchises, a California local agricultural milk cooperative, a walnut plant/distributor, agricultural based trucking businesses and feed sales entities.
This office provides as a secondary area family law legal services. This includes, but is not limited to, dissolution of marriage cases, child custody disputes, child and spousal support cases, paternity cases and collection of overdue child and spousal support.
This office also does basic estate planning for individuals and couples. This includes preparing living trusts, wills, powers of attorney and related matters.
We stress actual ongoing contact between the attorney and the client for all matters.
An experienced trial litigator for debt collection, business matters and family law.
Substantial Business Debt Collection Experience
Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Heath Care Directives and General Estate Planning Services.
Experienced Litigator
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Debt Collection
30%
38 years
Family
25%
38 years
Business
20%
38 years
Estate Planning
15%
38 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 375-375 per hour
Contingency
25%-35%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in California for 38 years
State: California
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Curtis D. Colaw
(209) 549-0933
Fax
(209) 549-2357
Fax
1101 Sylvan Avenue, Suite B-20, Modesto, CA, 95350
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Consumer Protection
Posted by Jeri | November 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection
An attorney you need on your side! A man of excellence.
My family and I were extremely pleased with services provided by Mr. Colaw. We had a difficult and frustrating consumer issue. He was competent, knew and understood the violated codes and was always ready to defend our best interests. I would highly recommend Mr. Colaw to anyone needing an honest, ...
Curtis Dean Colaw's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Curtis for a number of years and found him to extremely intelligent, hard working, efficient and a complete gentleman. A credit to his profession."
"I endorse Curtis. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Curtis has an excellent ability to evaluate his client's case and keep their expectations realistic. He is a great advocate for his clients and often serves as a voice of reason."
"I endorse this lawyer. Curtis Colaw is one of the most courteous and competent attorneys I have ever dealt with. His knowledge and expertise in Family Law is enhanced by his experience and knowledge of other areas of law that frequently overlap with Family Law issues. This is where Curtis has an edge on opposing counsel in his family law practice."
"I endorse this lawyer. Curtis is highly experienced in business and bankruptcy law. I use him as a resource of information myself and I refer clients to him when there is an issue outside the scope of my practice. Top notch"
Vita Palazuelos
Family lawyer
Lindsey Bannerman
Family lawyer
Leslie Jensen
Divorce and separation lawyer
Keric Cushing
Litigation lawyer
Charles Levatino
Family lawyer
William Porter
Construction and development lawyer
Scott Mitchell
Divorce and separation lawyer
Bernie Kempen
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Client's Choice, Avvo
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
A + Accredited Business, Better Business Bureau
2013
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
Cerficate of Appreciation Pro Tem Assistance, Stanislaus County Superior Court
1987
American Jurisprudence Award Sales, Bankroft-Whitney Company
1986
American Jurisprudence Award Estate and Gift Tax, Bankroft-Whitney Company
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Curtis D. Colaw
1992 - Present
Owner, Colaw & Augustine
2004 - 2009
Judge and Advocate, Stanislaus County Youth Court
2000 - 2002
Judge Pro Tem, Stanislaus County Superior Court
1992 - 1993
Professor, Humphreys School Of Law
1987 - 1992
Associate, Martin, Crabtree, Schmidt & Zeff
Associations
2012 - Present
Stanislaus County Arbitration PanelPanel Member
1992 - Present
Business Law SectionMember
1987 - Present
Stanislaus County Bar AssociationMember
Stanislaus County Family Law Section
Member
1983 - 1984
Alpha Kappa PsiMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Central Valley Dairymen v. Sorrento Cheese
3.1 Million Dollar Jury Verdict
Education
2011
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
Mediation Certification
1987
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
California State University at Fresno
BS - Bachelor of Science
1982
Merced College
AA
Speaking Engagements
2023
Dale Commons Informational Event
Estate Planning for Seniors
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do I add property to existing trust?
29 Apr 2020
Q&A
What am I entitled to legally?
21 Apr 2020
Q&A
I am looking to get a move away order. i am trying to move FL to be with my boyfriend, is this going to be hard?
08 Oct 2019