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Saman Behnam
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Saman Behnam
Long Beach, CA Collections Lawyer with 25 years of experience
(562) 436-1500 354 W. Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90802
Collections, Bankruptcy, Business and Divorce
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
The Law Offices of Saman Behnam, is a full services law firm; providing its clientele with high quality, cost effective, and responsive legal services throughout the State of California. Our office provides affordable, cost effective legal services with the care and attention you require. SAMAN BEHNAM, has a practice emphasis in Civil litigation Real Estate Litigation and related Transaction, Bankruptcy litigation, Family Law, CH/DV-TRO, Family Law, Probate and Trust Litigation, Corporations Shareholder Dispute Resolution and litigation, Estate Planning, Business Succession Planning, Asset Protection, Commercial and Residential Evictions, transactions concerning Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Company, Corporations. He is a...
John J. Hamilton
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John J. Hamilton
Irvine, CA Collections Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(949) 552-1170 39 Chadwick
Irvine, CA 92618
Free ConsultationCollections, Business, Consumer and Criminal
William Mitchell College of Law
I have a unique blend of practical business experience in addition to a legal background. Prior to earning a law degree in 1993, I had over 25 years experience in the securities, insurance and banking industries including being Senior Vice President of one of the nation's largest financial institutions in the 1980's. This prior business experience gives me not only a legal perspective but also a practical business perspective in seeking solutions to clients' legal problems.
David Joshua Staub
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David Joshua Staub
Los Angeles, CA Collections Attorney with 30 years of experience
(310) 929-5269 13015 Washington Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Collections, Business, Consumer and Employment
Tulane Univ Law School
D. Joshua Staub's practice emphasizes general civil litigation with experience resolving disputes for plaintiffs and defendants through arbitration, trial, and mediation involving the following areas of law: automobile accidents, breach of contract, commercial collections, consumer claims (including class actions) fraud, harassment, judgment enforcement, and nonpayment of wages (wage & hour).
Nader Zargarpour
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Nader Zargarpour
Los Angeles, CA Collections Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(424) 240-8744 1925 Century Park East, Ste. 1700
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Free ConsultationCollections, Business and Real Estate
Univ of West Los Angeles
When searching for a lawyer to represent you, it is important that you find someone who will work tirelessly on your matter. An experienced lawyer and business person who knows to look at all options available to you. Attorney N. “Nick” Zargarpour has the experience, personality, and drive necessary to lead your matter to a successful resolution. A graduate of USC Entrepreneur Program and the UWLA School of Law, Mr. Zargarpour has over 18 years of experience practicing law and over 35 years of experience working in an entrepreneurial business sphere. This combined legal and business training has...
Gregory Mark Fitzgerald
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Gregory Mark Fitzgerald
Santa Ana, CA Collections Lawyer with 32 years of experience
(855) 709-5788 400 N Tustin Ave Ste 401
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Collections and Bankruptcy
Southern California COL
Gregory Fitzgerald was born and raised in Los Angeles County. He attended high school overseas and returned to the US in 1980 where he attended California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting (1984) and began his post-collegiate career as a tax auditor with the IRS. Dissatisfied with the inherent unfairness of the US Tax Code, he obtained a California contractor’s license, worked as a contractor by day and went to law school at night. He graduated first in his class at Southern California College of Law in 1990, passed the California bar...
Yelena Gurevich
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Yelena Gurevich
Studio City, CA Collections Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(213) 534-7769 3940 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Suite 800
Studio City, CA 91604
Free ConsultationCollections, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Foreclosure Defense
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
I am the principal attorney at YG Legal Firm. I am a graduate of the University of Southern California with a Bachelors in Philosophy as well as a Minor in History and Communications and obtained my Juris Doctorate from Thomas Jefferson School of Law.

I have been a licensed California attorney since 2010 and am licensed to practice in the Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern California federal courts.

As an active member of CAALA and NACA, I partner with other attorneys that fight for the rights of every consumer to help achieve the best results possible for my clients.

I offer free...
John Begakis
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John Begakis
Los Angeles, CA Collections Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(310) 230-5580
Ext. 1
12100 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Collections, Communications and Entertainment & Sports
Southwestern University School of Law
Adam Christian Fullman
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Adam Christian Fullman
Santa Ana, CA Collections Lawyer with 26 years of experience
(866) 557-3149 2000 East 4th Street
Suite 320
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Collections and Bankruptcy
Western State University College of Law
Prior to establishing myself as a consumer advocate and “street fighter” for individuals, families, and small businesses, I spent my early legal career representing large, national corporations. One day a senior partner of the firm I worked for tapped me to assist him in representing a family friend who had been seriously sexually harassed by her boss, the CEO of a large retail clothing company. She had even been retaliated against when she spoke up. It was a real down-and-dirty fight, but we ended up getting this very nice lady a seven figure settlement. During that year I found that...
Sam Dehbozorgi
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Sam Dehbozorgi
Santa Ana, CA Collections Attorney with 8 years of experience
(877) 227-2872 2000 E 4th St
Suite 320
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCollections and Bankruptcy
Whittier Law School
Aggressively representing consumers against the largest banks and debt collectors in the world, Sam Dehbozorgi is a top-rated consumer rights and debtor defense attorney and a Partner of The Fullman Firm. He dedicates his practice to consumers who may not normally be able to afford legal services or those who have been targeted by unfair or predatory debt collection tactics. Mr. Dehbozorgi has extensive experience fighting judgments, stopping wage garnishments, and reversing bank levies. In July of 2020, Mr. Dehbozorgi was selected by The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40. This is a professional organization composed of the...
Wayne Sinnett
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Wayne Sinnett
Redlands, CA Collections Attorney
(619) 752-0703 1255 W. Colton Ave.
Suite 515
Redlands, CA 92374
Free ConsultationCollections
California Western School of Law
Wayne Sinnett, the founder of Sinnet Law. A lawyer passionate about consumer rights, he’s a man of service, to both the country and its citizens.

After 9/11, Wayne enlisted in the Marines and served as an explosives technician. After his military service, Wayne went on to attend California State University San Marcos and earn a dual degree in Criminology and Sociology. After receiving his diplomas, he was offered an academic scholarship to California Western School of Law. There, he developed his strong interest for consumer protection law, which is all about representing and fighting for the rights of everyday people.

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Stacy Joel Safion
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Stacy Joel Safion
Laguna Niguel, CA Collections Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(949) 347-0300 30011 Ivy Glenn Dr
Suite 121
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-5016
Free ConsultationCollections, Construction, Consumer and Stockbroker Fraud
Southern California COL
We are multifaceted south Orange County law firm that handles collections issues (regarding creditors and debtors), issues with real estate brokers, agents and loan representatives and actions by and against contractors and home owners and wide variety of breach of contract actions. We also handle foreclosures and disputes against real estate agents and mortgage brokers. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards. FREE TELEPHONE CONSULTATION. We specialize in personal and business collections, foreclosure, breach of contract actions and actions against real estate and loan companies and their agents. We represent both debtors and...
Michael A. Friedrichs
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Michael A. Friedrichs
Escondido, CA Collections Attorney with 28 years of experience
970 Canterbury Place
Escondido, CA 92025
Collections, Construction, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Michael Friedrichs is a partner at White and Bright, LLP, and focuses his practice on real estate and business litigation matters. Mr. Friedrichs has experience in defending real estate brokers and sellers in claims of non-disclosure in the sale of real property, and representing contractors and homeowners in construction related issues including claims involving mechanic’s liens. Mr. Friedrichs also has extensive experience in representing creditors in commercial debt collection, representing and defending parties in disputes over ownership and encumbrances to real property (quiet title), enforcing and defending easements and boundary issues, representing parties in landlord/tenant matters, representing business...
Alec Brian Wisner
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Alec Brian Wisner
Tarzana, CA Collections Attorney with 50 years of experience
(818) 776-1813 18375 Ventura Blvd, Suite 275
Tarzana, CA 91356
Free ConsultationCollections, Business, Communications and Consumer
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Since forming Wisner Dispute Resolution Services in 2003, Alec Wisner has been using his unique and diverse background to assist hundreds of clients successfully resolve their disputes. Thoroughly trained in all aspects of mediation, especially in the areas of divorce and family mediation as well as commercial mediation, Alec provides both an understanding of the underlying issues and an ability to facilitate positive communication. Alec brings a rich and diverse background to his mediation practice. While attending U.C.L.A., he won numerous national debate awards, graduating in 1971. Alec matriculated at the University of Southern California Law Center,...
Daniel D Geoulla
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Daniel D Geoulla
Los Angeles, CA Collections Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(310) 424-5252 10700 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Free ConsultationCollections, Insurance Claims, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Assly Sayyar
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Assly Sayyar
Vista, CA Collections Attorney with 19 years of experience
(760) 542-8717 2348 Foothill Drive
Vista, CA 92084
Collections, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
Assly Sayyar is an attorney practicing with Assly Sayyar, Attorney at Law, Inc. which maintains offices in Las Vegas, Nevada and San Diego County, California. She is a skilled and diligent attorney who has been practicing as a trial attorney since 2004. Originally born in England, Assly’s family immigrated to the U.S. when she was a child. She received her Bachelor of Arts in English Rhetoric from the University of Alaska Anchorage in 2000. Assly moved to Las Vegas where she attended the William S. Boyd School of Law. After graduating from law school Cum Laude in 2004, Assly...
Daniel Bernard Wolfberg
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Daniel Bernard Wolfberg
Santa Monica, CA Collections Attorney with 29 years of experience
(323) 842-2194 2001 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 205
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Free ConsultationCollections, Business, Insurance Claims and Landlord Tenant
Southwestern Univ School of Law
I am a trial attorney. I have tried numerous business and injury cases.
I have been to the California Supreme Court, and I was voted a top attorney under 40.
I can try a case, and I can also prepare complex business agreements. For example: I have prepared a number of unique employment agreements, each suitable to the business environment for which they were drafted.
I am aggressive and confident.
I win cases and understand the jury trial system. I believe that I have the experience to know when to settle and when to fight.
I believe that all attorneys should show their...
Mark Everett Chatow
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Mark Everett Chatow
Newport Beach, CA Collections Attorney with 10 years of experience
(949) 478-8393 23 Corporate Plaza Dr Ste 150
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCollections and Business
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Chatow Law is built on a foundation of Mark’s 20 years of business experience as a founder, executive, and CEO of companies across a range of industries including real estate development, technology, wellness, and consumer products.

Mark began his studies at USC Law in 1990, and earned his J.D. in 1993.

1993 – Consumer Products
Between his first and second years of law school, Mark became a founding partner of Roundhouse Products. After graduating from USC, Mark began to work full-time at Roundhouse as VP Sales & Marketing, and helped grow the company from its initial three partners to more than 200 employees,...
Alexander B. Trueblood
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Alexander B. Trueblood
Los Angeles, CA Collections Lawyer with 34 years of experience
(800) 616-9325 10940 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCollections and Consumer
UCLA School of Law
Alec Trueblood is California's best-known consumer repossession attorney, with a long track record of success and billions in settlements against the repossession and auto finance industry. The firm is based in Los Angeles, California and serves all of California. Mr. Trueblood is highly experienced wtih auto repossessions, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, identity theft, and auto dealer fraud. Mr. Trueblood is a long-standing member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates, and represents only individual consumers.
Gregg Adam Martin
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Gregg Adam Martin
Los Angeles, CA Collections Attorney with 36 years of experience
(310) 552-9292 1900 Avenue of the Stars
Suite 1800
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Collections, Business and Real Estate
Loyola Law School
Stephan Haik Andranian
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Stephan Haik Andranian
Newport Beach, CA Collections Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(949) 851-9001 PO Box 7849
Newport Beach, CA 92658
Free ConsultationCollections, Business, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
John Marshall Law School
Mr. Andranian has over 16 years experience in contract and tort litigation, representing clients in business, contract, public and private works construction, landlord-tenant, and personal injury cases. Mr. Andranian has served as a political advisor and lobbyist and has testified before Congress and numerous state panels on public land use issues.

Mr. Andranian is a member of the California State Bar and is also licensed to practice before the United States District Court. He is the Chairman of the Law Europe International Real Estate Practice Group and a former Planning Commissioner for the City of Costa Mesa, serving as the commission’s...
Marc Fabito
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Marc Fabito
Carlsbad, CA Collections Attorney with 29 years of experience
(888) 756-9969 2173 Salk Avenue, Suite 250
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Free ConsultationCollections, Administrative, Bankruptcy and Consumer
DePaul College of Law and Drake University Law School
I have several years of legal, litigation, tax and financial experience. My practice focuses on financial distress counseling, federal agency representation and litigation. I specialize in SBA loan problem resolution, SBA Office of Hearings & Appeals, Department of Treasury/Bureau of Fiscal Service representation, commercial collection defense litigation, IRS tax controversies, FDCPA litigation and Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Throughout my years of practice, I have represented a diverse range of clients, from individuals, small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, handling complex transactions to resolving litigation cases. I have tried several cases to jury verdict and have significant experience...
Valerian Soltes
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Valerian Soltes
Laguna Niguel, CA Collections Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(949) 363-0106 30011 Ivy Glenn Dr
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Free ConsultationCollections, Business, Consumer and Estate Planning
Univ of PJ Safarik
Seth Michael Goldberg
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Seth Michael Goldberg
VALENCIA, CA Collections Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(661) 294-9123 23890 Copper Hill Dr.
#145
VALENCIA, CA 91354
Free ConsultationCollections, Business, Estate Planning and Insurance Claims
University of La Verne College of Law
Seth M. Goldberg attended the University of California at Santa Barbara where he graduated and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History in 1987. He also completed ROTC and was commissioned a Reserve Officer in 1985. He received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of La Verne in 1991. While in law school, Mr. Goldberg received the American Jurisprudence Award for excellence in the Lawyering Skills Practicum, a ten unit course designed to test a law students’ ability to handle a fictional case, from intake through the conclusion of a jury trial. Mr. Goldberg’s legal career began...
Jonathan Patrick Beck
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Jonathan Patrick Beck
OCEANSIDE, CA Collections Attorney with 30 years of experience
(760) 208-4544 1930 S. Coast Highway #204
OCEANSIDE, CA 92054
Free ConsultationCollections, Bankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Jonathan Beck has been practicing bankruptcy law in Oceanside California since 1994. His focus has been on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 consumer bankruptcy. Working one-on-one with clients, he has helped hundreds of individuals get a fresh start financially, saved homes from foreclosure and stopped repossession of their vehicles. Jonathan Beck's office is conveniently located near the 78 and 5 freeway in Oceanside California. Mr. Beck understands that you are a busy person, and he will schedule appointments at your convenience, including evening...
J. Eric LeVine
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J. Eric LeVine
Laguna Hills, CA Collections Attorney with 45 years of experience
(949) 458-2336 25283 Cabot Rd
Suite 116
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Free ConsultationCollections, Arbitration & Mediation, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Western State Univ
Eric is a proven problem solver. He represents individuals, businesses, homeowners, landlords, tenants, contractors, brokers, buyers and sellers in mediations, arbitrations and litigation as well as transactions.
Johnathan Thornton Greenway
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Johnathan Thornton Greenway
Irvine, CA Collections Lawyer with 7 years of experience
17850 Fitch
Irvine, CA 92614
Collections, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Estate Planning
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
John Thornton Greenway founded Guardian Litigation Group in 2018 to address the needs and interests of under-represented debtors across the country. In doing so John was able to quickly create one of the largest consumer advocacy firms in the United States. Following this success, the firm position expanded to include employment, personal injury, and estate planning services in order to provide a more holistic client experience that appealed to a larger audience. John has an aptitude for system design and controls that keeps the firm operating in an extremely efficient and effective manner despite the explosive growth. John grew up in...
Donald Phillip Brigham
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Donald Phillip Brigham
Costa Mesa, CA Collections Attorney with 47 years of experience
(714) 432-6499 555 Anton Blvd
150a
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Free ConsultationCollections
Western State University College of Law
Robert Steven Amador
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Robert Steven Amador
Long Beach, CA Collections Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(562) 436-4100 100 W Broadway, Suite 6060
Long Beach, CA 90802
Collections, Business, Employment and Health Care
Stanford Univ Law School
Donald M Barker
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Donald M Barker
Costa Mesa, CA Collections Lawyer with 34 years of experience
(949) 278-3655 2900 Bristol Street
Suite C207
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Free ConsultationCollections, Business, Construction and Employment
University of the Pacific
Cameron H. Totten
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Cameron H. Totten
Pasadena, CA Collections Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(818) 483-5795 790 E. Colorado Blvd., 9th Floor
Pasadena, CA 91101
Collections, Bankruptcy, Business and Consumer
Tulane University School of Law
Joshua Taylor Kluewer
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Joshua Taylor Kluewer
Los Angeles, CA Collections Attorney with 16 years of experience
(213) 465-2647 835 Wilshire Blvd.
5th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Collections, Appeals and Bankruptcy
The University of Chicago Law School
Martin Bein Greenbaum
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Martin Bein Greenbaum
Newport Beach, CA Collections Attorney with 24 years of experience
(949) 760-1400 170 Newport Center Dr
130
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCollections
UCLA School of Law
Ian Dipak Chowdhury
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Ian Dipak Chowdhury
Anaheim, CA Collections Attorney with 26 years of experience
(661) 242-1898 700 N Valley St Ste B # 15595
Anaheim, CA 92801
Collections, Appeals, Business and Consumer
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
Richard Evanns
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Richard Evanns
Los Angeles, CA Collections Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(213) 984-2224 3731 Wilshire Blvd
Suite 514
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Collections, Family and Tax
In the Founders own words: ”I was a small business owner prior to being an attorney, and understand that when you have already been stiffed out of money, and already paid your lawyers to get a judgment, you should not have pay yet more lawyers just to collect. All too often, the amount of justice one gets is a function of the amount of money one puts out to get it.” Recent Wins – Case Studies Judgment for fraud – $377,000 Judgment against Used Car Dealer – $32,000 Judgment against employer for unpaid wages – $60,000...
Peter C. Bronstein
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Peter C. Bronstein
Los Angeles, CA Collections Lawyer with 32 years of experience
(310) 729-4578 1901 Avenue of the Stars
11th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Free ConsultationCollections, Business, IP and Insurance Claims
Yuri Voronin
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Yuri Voronin
(818) 906-9900 14011 Ventura Blvd Ste 212W
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Sherman Oaks, CA Collections Attorney with 24 years of experience
Collections, Bankruptcy and Business
Loyola Law School
Steven Ames Simons
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Steven Ames Simons
Los Angeles, CA Collections Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(818) 368-9642 15315 Magnolia Blvd Suite 308
Los Angeles, CA 91356
Collections, Business and Consumer
Southwestern University School of Law
Paul N McCullum
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Paul N McCullum
Santa Monica, CA Collections Lawyer
(747) 444-2889 P.O. Box 3011
Santa Monica, CA 90408
Free ConsultationCollections, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Foreclosure Defense
Paul McCullum is a hands-on consumer bankruptcy and is a tax attorney with a focus on both strategic tax planning and tax controversy. He is a zealous advocate for his clients in resolution of matters against the IRS, FTB, and for debt workouts with various creditors. With an extensive business background, he enjoys helping clients come out of bankruptcy with not only a fresh start, but a clear plan going forward. He has a special focus on tax planning for troubled borrowers in and out of the bankruptcy setting. Paul has specialized in bankruptcy law since he was a...
Julia Michelle McGuinness
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Julia Michelle McGuinness
Torrance, CA Collections Attorney with 8 years of experience
(310) 792-0495 3858 W Carson St
Suite 301
Torrance, CA 90503
Collections, Business, Construction and Employment
Southwestern University School of Law
Ms. McGuinness has extensive experience in all phases of litigation, including pleading, pre-trial discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial practice, in both state and federal court. Ms. McGuinness also has experience litigating in other state jurisdictions. Ms. McGuinness’s primary areas of practice include labor & employment law (including wage and hour, retaliation and discrimination), civil and business litigation, construction, breach of contract, tort law and entertainment related litigation. Ms. McGuinness has represented Fortune 500 companies both prosecuting and defending against major construction defect claims and cross-claims. Prior to working at McGuinness & Associates, Ms. McGuinness practiced at a plaintiffs’ class...
Eugene Michael Siegel
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Eugene Michael Siegel
Downey, CA Collections Attorney with 45 years of experience
(562) 862-7541 8301 East Florence Ave. #200
Downey, CA 90240
Collections, Business, Consumer and Divorce
Western State University College of Law
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