Calpella Collections Lawyers

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Andre Michael Ross
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Andre Michael Ross
Lakeport, CA Collections Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(707) 263-6400 P.O. Box 400
995 S Main St
Lakeport, CA 95453
Collections, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Stockbroker Fraud
UC Hastings COL
John Lyster Fallat
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John Lyster Fallat
(415) 457-3773 68 Mitchell Blvd.
Suite 135
San Rafael, CA 94903
San Rafael, CA Collections Attorney with 38 years of experience
Collections, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Estate Planning
California Western School of Law
The Law Offices of John L. Fallat are dedicated to serving our clients throughout the Golden State of California in the highest ethical manner while achieving the best result possible under the totality of their circumstances, whether it be through an early resolution or a jury trial. We understand that we are here to serve you first and not our own interests. We want you to have every confidence that from the very beginning of our representation, you made the right choice in hiring our firm, and your faith in the American legal system was renewed.

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Sydney Elise Fairbairn
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Sydney Elise Fairbairn
Novato, CA Collections Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(415) 883-2199 269 Posada del Sol
Novato, CA 94949
Free ConsultationCollections, Bankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
I am a Marin County raised person having attended Terra Linda High School, UC Berkeley and Golden Gate University Law school. I love working with the people of Marin County and am very acquainted with the court system here. Please call for a free consultation. If I cannot help you I will try to find another attorney to help you. Thank you, Sydney.
Marvin Pederson
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Marvin Pederson
Petaluma, CA Collections Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(707) 544-9444 755 Baywood Drive
Suite 350
Petaluma, CA 94954
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCollections, Business, Landlord Tenant and Personal Injury
Empire Coll School of Law
Matthew Jerome Gilbert
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Matthew Jerome Gilbert
Vacaville, CA Collections Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(707) 448-3310 2601 Nut Tree Rd, Ste A
Vacaville, CA 95687
Collections, Bankruptcy and Tax
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
Matthew Smith
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Matthew Smith
Fairfield, CA Collections Attorney with 19 years of experience
(707) 425-1415 710 Missouri Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
Collections, Bankruptcy, Business and Family
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
Douglas Brion Provencher
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Douglas Brion Provencher
Santa Rosa, CA Collections Lawyer with 45 years of experience
(707) 284-2380 823 Sonoma Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Collections and Bankruptcy
Empire Coll School of Law
John Nye Gulick Jr
Larkspur, CA Collections Lawyer with 52 years of experience
(415) 385-8734 875 S Eliseo Dr
2
Larkspur, CA 94904
Collections, Business, Civil Rights and Estate Planning
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Antonio Luis Cortes
Santa Rosa, CA Collections Lawyer with 33 years of experience
(707) 522-1100 418 B Street 4th Floor
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Collections, Business, Civil Rights and Insurance Defense
Yale Law School
Stephen McKinley Beckwith
Santa Rosa, CA Collections Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(707) 526-5454 1400 N Dutton Ave
STE 21
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Collections, Business and Real Estate
Empire Coll School of Law
Bryan D Sampson
Windsor, CA Collections Attorney with 33 years of experience
(619) 708-9420 9048 Brooks Rd S
322
Windsor, CA 95492
Collections, Bankruptcy and International
University of San Diego School of Law and University of San Diego School of Law
Robert Lawrence Pollak
San Rafael, CA Collections Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(415) 291-8320 1000 4th St
Suite 570
San Rafael, CA 94901
Collections, Bankruptcy, Business and Consumer
University of California Hastings College of the Law and University of California Hastings College of the Law
James Timothy Proctor
Larkspur, CA Collections Attorney with 48 years of experience
(415) 485-0891 336 Bon Air Center
109
Larkspur, CA 94904
Collections, Business and Personal Injury
Golden Gate University School of Law and Golden Gate University School of Law
Gregory B. Orton
Sonoma, CA Collections Attorney
(707) 935-0356 414 First St. East
Suite 1
Sonoma, CA 95476
Collections, Agricultural, Bankruptcy and Consumer
Aaron Michael Lloyd
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Aaron Michael Lloyd
(909) 854-4958 15437 Anacapa Rd.
Victorville, CA 92392
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfVictorville, CA Collections Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Collections, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Personal Injury
California Western School of Law
PHONE CONSULT AVAILABLE. I have personal experience with hundreds of bankruptcy cases, ranging from simple chapter 7 cases to complex chapter 13 cases. I work with the majority of the bankruptcy trustees in this district and have appeared in the 341a hearings hundreds of times. I know the process and the nuances of bankruptcy law. Few attorneys possess my background and extensive experience in this area of the law.

EXCLUSIVE PRACTICE. My practice is limited to bankruptcy cases only. I keep up to date on all the laws related to bankruptcy to make sure I give you the best representation...
Joel Gary Selik
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Joel Gary Selik
(760) 479-1515 100 East San Marcos Boulevard
SUITE 400
San Marcos, CA 92069
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfSan Marcos, CA Collections Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Collections, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Golden Gate Univ School of Law and University of San Diego School of Law
Attorney Selik has been a litigation attorney for over 36 Years, Trials, Settlements, Arbitrations and Mediation. Experienced Malpractice Attorney (Lawyer, Medical, CPA, Real Estate), Debt & Judgment Collection. Personal Injury and other civil litigation experienced. No Frivolous Cases, Ever.
David S. Shevitz
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David S. Shevitz
Woodland Hills, CA Collections Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(213) 863-0183 5850 Canoga Ave.
Suite 400
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCollections, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Foreclosure Defense
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Mr. Shevitz is an experienced bankruptcy attorney. He is certified as a Bankruptcy Specialist by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. His practice focuses on business reorganizations, individual debtor representation, and creditor representation in bankruptcy proceedings and related business litigation matters. Between 2011 and 2015, David was an attorney at a boutique bankruptcy firm where he represented individuals and businesses in Chapters 7, 11 and 13 as well related business litigation matters. During law school, David served as a legal intern for the Honorable Sheri Bluebond, US Bankruptcy Court for the Central District...
Daniel Wade Watkins
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Daniel Wade Watkins
San Diego, CA Collections Lawyer with 36 years of experience
(858) 535-1511 9915 Mira Mesa Blvd, Suite 130
San Diego, CA 92131
Free ConsultationCollections, Business, Construction and Real Estate
University of San Diego School of Law
Daniel W. Watkins is an experienced litigator and true trial attorney with over 50 Jury and Bench trials to his credit in 30 years of practice. He has successfully represented both large companies and individuals, and achieved substantial victories in well-publicized trials throughout California and Wisconsin.

Mr. Watkins has successfully tried and litigated cases in the areas of Healthcare Compliance, Commercial Litigation, Unfair Business Practices, Fraud, Breach of Contract, Battery, Premises Liability, Product Defect, Medical Malpractice, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Construction Defect, as well as Unfair Competition, Defamation, and Trade Secret. In December 2003, Mr. Watkins commenced litigation against Health South Surgery...
Paula S Grohs
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Paula S Grohs
MARTINEZ, CA Collections Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(925) 526-6331 610 COURT ST
SUITE 100
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCollections and Family
Saratoga Univ School of Law and Saratoga School of Law
My work history has been focused in the area of family law and judgment enforcement for family law cases.

Prior to becoming an attorney in 2004, I obtained my paralegal certificate in 1979, established American Process & Courier Service in 1991. I have a broad range of experience including family law, civil litigation, probate, bankruptcy and estate planning.

I now focus on assisting self-represented litigants with document preparation services in family law and uncontested probate matters as well as enforcement of judgments.
Michael Jay Berger
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Michael Jay Berger
6320 Canoga Avenue 15th Floor
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfWoodland Hills, CA Collections Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Collections, Appeals, Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
University of California Hastings College of the Law
Serving Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, San Fernando Valley, Santa Ana, Santa Barbara and Riverside. I am a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law. I am an "AV"* rated attorney with 40 years of experience in solving bankruptcy problems. I am a Mensa certified genius with a strong ability to analyze and solve problems. If you are being hounded by creditors, I can legally erase your debts and get you a fresh start. If your business needs reorganization, I can give you protection from your creditors while you reorganize. If you have a claim against an individual or company that has filed...
Vernon Charles Tucker
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Vernon Charles Tucker
Simi Valley, CA Collections Lawyer with 10 years of experience
(818) 699-0333 2655 First Street, Suite 250
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Southern California Institute of Law, Minot State University and Minot State University
Aggressive Representation. Don't settle for less!
Peter Lawrence Cianchetta
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Peter Lawrence Cianchetta
(916) 685-7878 3125 Dwight Road Suite 300
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfElk Grove, CA Collections Attorney with 21 years of experience
Collections, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Family
Lincoln Law School
I want to be your attorney. My philosophy is that people have problems and my office is here to help them. We all have been there, in need of some kind of help and it really does not matter how you ended up needing help, the main thing is helping with your problem. I graduated with Honors from Golden Gate University with a BS in Accounting and Graduated 10th in my class at Lincoln Law School. Prior to going to Law School, I started working for a landscaping company in high school, and a roofing company after graduation. I joined...
Ronald Dowdy
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Ronald Dowdy
Needles, CA Collections Attorney with 9 years of experience
(760) 326-0686 121 F St Ste C
Needles, CA 92363
Collections, Business, Cannabis Law and Divorce
Nathan Wirtschafter
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Nathan Wirtschafter
(818) 660-2518 22144 Clarendon St
Ste 303
Woodlands Hill, CA 91367
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfWoodlands Hill, CA Collections Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Collections and Business
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Nathan D. Wirtschafter, Corp. is a business litigation and business collection firm. We collect unpaid receivables, promissory notes and judgments. We help creditors recover owed debts. We represent clients in California’s state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration and mediation. We represent large companies, small businesses and individuals. The firm is committed to being personable, professional, and effective. We are consistent, ethical, highly skilled, and tenacious. We strive to find the best strategy to help our clients achieve their goals as quickly as possible within a budget that fits their needs. We...
Eric Thomas Hartnett
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Eric Thomas Hartnett
(408) 290-8228 563 S. Murphy Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Sunnyvale, CA Collections Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Collections, Business, Construction and Real Estate
Santa Clara University School of Law
Eric Hartnett possesses an impressive real estate and business law background. He is a former partner at a preeminent real estate firm in Silicon Valley and has garnered a considerable wealth of experience by working his entire career at small and medium-sized firms. He has represented a wide array of clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies and government entities to individuals and small businesses. Eric's skills and expertise have been recognized through his repeated receipt of Super Lawyers's Northern California Rising Star award.

While the majority of his cases have been venued in the Bay Area (e.g. Santa...
Peter Nixon Brewer
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Peter Nixon Brewer
Palo Alto, CA Collections Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(650) 327-2900 2501 Park Blvd
2nd Floor
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCollections, Construction, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
University of Santa Clara, School of Law
Peter Brewer founded the real estate Law Offices of Peter N. Brewer in 1995 as a solo practice. Over the past 24 years, the firm has grown and evolved into a preeminent boutique real estate law firm in Silicon Valley, serving clients throughout California. In 2018, the firm restructured into the partnership Brewer Offord & Pedersen LLP, consisting of 6 attorneys and 4 staff.

Peter represents clients throughout California in a range of transaction and litigation matters related to property law, including boundary disputes, partition actions, and title & ownership disputes.

Peter Brewer’s expertise is widely recognized and highly regarded by...
Richard Rossi
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Richard Rossi
Paso Robles, CA Collections Lawyer with 47 years of experience
(805) 238-0238 515 Spring Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Free ConsultationCollections, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
San Joaquin College of Law
Bankruptcy attorney for over 35 years in Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo. Represents clients in Chapters 7 & 13, and associates with an attorney in Chapter 11 cases. Call for a free in-person, initial consultation to discuss your financial situation. You will learn about various alternatives available to you to resolve your debt and creditor problems, such as payment plans, negotiated (discounted) settlements, and bankruptcy...and what to do if you have been sued/served with a lawsuit. For the interview you can choose which office, Paso Robles or San Luis Obispo. Call now to set your free first appointment.
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Mr Vincent A. Gorski
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Mr Vincent A. Gorski
(661) 952-9740 The Gorski Firm, APC
309 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Collections, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Vincent Gorski practices in the areas of bankruptcy, family law, and business law. He is a certified bankruptcy specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He handles routine and complex bankruptcy, family law/divorce, and business matters. He serves as a Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee for the Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of California.
Jeffrey Daniel Larkin
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Jeffrey Daniel Larkin
Redlands, CA Collections Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(877) 256-3946 1255 W. Colton Ave., #520
Redlands, CA 92374
Free ConsultationCollections, Bankruptcy and Consumer
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Attorney Larkin is not a newcomer like so many firms that are appearing in the marketplace in response to current economic conditions. For years, Mr. Larkin practiced law with some of San Diego's largest bankruptcy law firms. In fact, attorney Jeffrey D. Larkin was among the top five highest filers in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of California in 2008. Yet he still manages to provide individualized attention to each client as though they were his only client. The Larkin Law Firm: Big-Firm Knowledge -- Small Firm Service. Call now for your free consultation.
James R. Selth
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James R. Selth
Los Angeles, CA Collections Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(310) 220-4147 11766 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1170
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Collections and Bankruptcy
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
James R. Selth is recognized as one of the leading consumer and small business bankruptcy attorneys in California and is a State Bar Certified Legal Specialist in bankruptcy law. Attorney Selth takes a hands-on approach to each case he handles. He is dedicated to the highest level of client satisfaction and has helped hundreds of clients emerge from bankruptcy with the goal of discharge and a "fresh start." In addition to representing debtors and creditors in a variety of matters, James R. Selth has years of experience representing financial institutions and mortgage lenders in state courts and bankruptcy courts throughout...
Shawn Dhillon
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Shawn Dhillon
Sacramento, CA Collections Attorney with 10 years of experience
(916) 767-0000 500 Capitol Mall
Suite 2350
Sacramento, CA 95814
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCollections, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Western State University College of Law
Shawn Dhillon is an experienced real estate attorney and the founder of Real Estate Law Corporation™. Shawn specializes in both real estate litigation and real estate transactional matters.

He has drafted and negotiated over $500 million in commercial real estate transactions all over California. His work includes complex real estate purchase and sale transactions, new developments, ground leases, and commercial leases with local, regional, and national companies, including several Fortune 500 Companies. Shawn regularly counsels owners of retail shopping centers, shopping malls, office buildings, industrial buildings, apartment complexes, self-storage facilities, hotels, gasoline service stations, as well as...
Eric Jerome Gold
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Eric Jerome Gold
Calabasas, CA Collections Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(818) 784-1500 23901 Calabasas Road Suite 1074
Calabasas, CA 91302
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCollections, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
University of La Verne College of Law
California Attorney Eric J. Gold has practiced law in California since 1999. As a solo practitioner at the Law Offices of Eric J. Gold, APC, he personally handles each matter and uses current technology to provide value and comprehensive services to his clients. In addition to his specialized knowledge in commercial transportation, Mr. Gold has also worked for a not-for-profit outdoor advocacy organization that promotes mountain bicycling and he remains an avid cyclist today
Devin Sawdayi
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Devin Sawdayi
Los Angeles, CA Collections Lawyer with 26 years of experience
(310) 475-9399 10866 Wilshire Blvd. #890
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Free ConsultationCollections, Bankruptcy and Personal Injury
Southwestern University School of Law
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...
Jerry J. Jen
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Jerry J. Jen
Los Angeles, CA Collections Attorney with 14 years of experience
(310) 853-2298 5777 W. Century Blvd., Suite 880
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Free ConsultationCollections and Business
Western State College of Law at Argosy University
With over almost two decades of experience in the collections industry, Mr. Jen serves as the principal attorney for Jen Law Firm, APC, a commercial collections and judgment enforcement law firm that focuses on assisting businesses in the manfacturing, supply chain, and professional services space with the collections and judgment enforcement needs.
Jason Kelly Smith
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Jason Kelly Smith
Irvine, CA Collections Attorney with 11 years of experience
(949) 299-2500 9891 Irvine Center Drive
Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92618
Collections, Arbitration & Mediation, Consumer and Foreclosure Defense
Pepperdine University School of Law
Jason K. Smith is one of the founding shareholders of MK Smith, APC. He has been admitted to practice in state and federal courts of both California and Utah. Mr. Smith focuses his practice in civil litigation and has successfully represented clients in matters involving business litigation, construction litigation, patent litigation, contract disputes, employment issues, false advertising, unfair business practices, personal injury, medical malpractice, family law, education law, and special education law.

Mr. Smith obtained his Bachelors degree in Political Science from the University of Utah, graduating Cum Laude in 2008. In 2011, he received his Juris Doctorate degree from the...
Kevin Kump
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Kevin Kump
Manhattan Beach, CA Collections Lawyer with 35 years of experience
(844) 317-9251 1230 Rosecrans Ave.
Suite 300
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Free ConsultationCollections, Bankruptcy, Business and Consumer
Western State University College of Law
Kevin Kump has practiced law in California since 1988. His career began by representing banks, financial institutions and landlords. He held executive positions as an in-house lawyer for WFS Financial (now Wells Fargo), BBVA Bancomer USA (a division of one of the world’s largest banks), and Toyota Financial Services (the world's largest captive auto finance company). This experience gave Kevin a unique expertise in financial litigation and consumer compliance for financial institutions and automobile finance companies. The Law Office of Kevin Kump now helps consumers and individuals in their fight against big corporations. If you are being harassed by...
Amanda Sue Johnson
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Amanda Sue Johnson
Fullerton, CA Collections Attorney with 7 years of experience
(714) 283-3803 3711 North Harbor Boulevard
Unit A
Fullerton, CA 92835
Free ConsultationCollections, Consumer, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Trinity Law School
Attorney Amanda Johnson has an extensive background in law, graduating from Trinity Law School in Santa Ana, California. While attending law school she worked with the Orange County Rescue Mission providing legal services to members of society who might not otherwise have access to legal aid. She was also a member of Asian Pacific American Law Student Association, the Public Relations Director for the Student Bar Association, and she attended an International Human Rights Program in France. Before moving to California for law school, she attended the University of Wisconsin La Crosse where she obtained a Bachelors in Science and...
Tye Merritt
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Tye Merritt
Ontario, CA Collections Attorney with 18 years of experience
(833) 288-9893 3200 E. Guasti Road, Suite 100
Ontario, CA 91761
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We are an inclusive law office. We assist people, families, LGBTQ+, and seniors with landlord tenant disputes, wage garnishments, judgments, collection lawsuits, tenant legal help, eviction moratorium, neighbor disputes in any county in the State of California.
Phyllis Voisenat
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Phyllis Voisenat
Alameda, CA Collections Attorney with 31 years of experience
(510) 883-3798 1101 Marina Village Parkway
Suite 201
Alameda, CA 94501
Free ConsultationCollections, Appeals and Business
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
Phyllis Voisenat, Esq. is an attorney and counselor at law. You can retain her as your attorney to handle your case from start to finish, or you can hire her for limited matters. She can be retained for matters from Sacramento to San Jose, pertaining to fraud, real estate, contracts, business formation, operations.
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