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Steven Jeffrey Mehlman
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Steven Jeffrey Mehlman
Walnut Creek, CA Collections Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(925) 935-3575 3050 Citrus Circle,, Suite 203
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Free ConsultationCollections, Animal, Business and Consumer
University of Michigan
Mehlman Law Group is an East Bay (Walnut Creek, CA) real estate, business, and civil litigation law firm. We practice in all San Francisco Bay Area state and federal courts. I believe all clients should have access to high-quality legal services. Many of my clients see me as their "in-house" counsel or trusted personal legal advisor. For legal advice or representation, contact me at (925) 935-3575 or steven@mehlmanlawgroup.com for a free consultation. I have thirty years of experience representing small businesses and individuals. I consult with, provide guidance to, and refer clients to other professionals, including real estate and mortgage brokers, accountants,...
Christopher M Kiernan
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Christopher M Kiernan
Irvine, CA Collections Lawyer with 4 years of experience
(949) 200-3300 19800 MacArthur Blvd Ste 300
Irvine, CA 92612
Collections, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
Emory University School of Law
Chris M. Kiernan is the Managing Attorney of the Orange County office of Talkov Law in Irvine, California with a focus on bankruptcy, real estate, and business litigation and disputes. Prior to joining Talkov Law, Chris worked alongside Scott Talkov at Reid & Hellyer,  an Inland Empire law firm dating back to 1897. Chris also has experience at a Southern California-based law firm practicing commercial and bankruptcy litigation serving clients of regional and national prominence.

Chris obtained his law degree from Emory University School of Law in 2017, and his undergraduate degree in business administration from the University of South Carolina...
Robert Conrad Borris Jr
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Robert Conrad Borris Jr
Livermore, CA Collections Attorney with 45 years of experience
(510) 909-2866 1089 Bluebell Drive
1501
Livermore, CA 94551
Collections, Bankruptcy, Business and Criminal
Golden Gate University School of Law
Amanda Sue Johnson
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Amanda Sue Johnson
Fullerton, CA Collections Attorney with 8 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...
Steven William Kerekes
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Steven William Kerekes
Pasadena, CA Collections Lawyer with 40 years of experience
(626) 796-5000 70 S. Lake Avenue, Suite 750
Pasadena, CA 91101
Free ConsultationCollections, Business, International and Real Estate
USC Law School
Mr. Kerekes is an experienced real estate and business attorney with over 30 years of experience. He began his career as assistant general counsel for a real estate development company and related brokerage company, negotiating and drafting construction agreements, financing agreements, and the purchase and sale of real property, as well as defending on construction claims. He also structured and organized entities to hold title and helped obtain financing. Thereafter, he went into private practice. He is also a veteran trial attorney who has also prosecuted and defended major cases involving construction defects, breach of contract, partnership disputes and...
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 Frederick Bradley Jr
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John Frederick Bradley Jr
San Jose, CA Collections Attorney with 31 years of experience
(408) 998-2000 28 North First Street
Suite 400
San Jose, CA 95113
Collections, Business and Personal Injury
Santa Clara University School of Law
I represent businesses and individuals in breach of contract matters including sales of goods, services rendered, leasing disputes, and collection matters. I also have many years of experience enforcing judgments.
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
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...
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...
Jeremiah Raxter
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Jeremiah Raxter
Menifee, CA Collections Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(951) 226-5294 27186 Newport Rd
Menifee, CA 92584
Collections, Animal, Bankruptcy and Business
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Jeremiah Raxter, is the founder and principal attorney of RAXTER LAW, P.A. Admitted to both the California State Bar and the United States District Court of the Central and Southern Districts, and a Certified Veterans Attorney with the Veterans Administration. Prior to entering law practice, Jeremiah was a National Sales Specialist with a large electronics company and a Law Enforcement Officer in Southern California. Currently, his practice is focused on Probate, Estate Planning, and Business Law. He represents businesses of all sizes everything from hair salons to governmental agencies. Jeremiah is one of the few attorneys that practices in all...
Peter Nicholas Hadiaris
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Peter Nicholas Hadiaris
Santa Rosa, CA Collections Attorney with 38 years of experience
(415) 694-0052 3426 Idaho Drive
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Free ConsultationCollections, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
University of Michigan Law School and Univ of Michigan Law Sch
I am a sole practitioner with more than 40 years experience practicing law. I do commercial and general litigation, and bankruptcy cases. I provide straightforward advice, effective representation, and cost efficient services. I deliver excellent results at a reasonable cost for my clients.
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
Allan M Bailey
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Allan M Bailey
Porterville, CA Collections Attorney with 15 years of experience
(559) 784-2353 132 East Morton Avenue
Porterville, CA 93257
Collections, Business, Construction and Employment
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Sallie Elizabeth Barnett
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Sallie Elizabeth Barnett
Corona, CA Collections Lawyer with 39 years of experience
(951) 737-1910 601 S Main St.
Corona, CA 92882
Collections, Business and Employment
Southern Illinois Univ School of Law
When you come to Clayson, Mann, Yaeger & Hansen law firm, you can have confidence in the representation you can receive. A Corona attorney at this law office has dealt with all kinds of employment law and business law issues and is well equipped to come to your assistance today. Attorney Sallie Barnett received her Juris Doctorate from Southern Illinois University, School of Law. Prior to that, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Illinois University. She has been BV® Distinguished Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® and has the competence and dedication you need at this pivotal time...
Hovanes Margarian
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Hovanes Margarian
Glendale, CA Collections Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(866) 975-3666 801 N. Brand Blvd #210
Glendale, CA 91203
Free ConsultationCollections, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Stockbroker Fraud
HOVANES MARGARIAN, ESQ. USC – Biological Sciences, B.A; USC – Gould School of Law, J.D. Admitted to the California State Bar, U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and U.S. District Court for the Central District of California Hovanes Margarian is lead trial counsel and founder of a preeminent consumer protection law office in Sherman Oaks, CA. Margarian has extensive litigation experience in consumer fraud, automobile dealership fraud, automobile repair fraud, products liability, automobile defects/lemon law, legal and medical malpractice, business law, criminal law, employment law and personal injury litigation. He has litigated cases against Intel Corporation, Toyota...
Negeen Ben-Cohen
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Negeen Ben-Cohen
Los Angeles, CA Collections Attorney with 19 years of experience
(310) 272-7600 1901 Avenue of the Stars
11th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Collections, Appeals and Tax
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Yelena Gurevich
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Yelena Gurevich
Studio City, CA Collections Lawyer with 14 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...
Mark David Poniatowski
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Mark David Poniatowski
Castro Valley, CA Collections Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(510) 881-8700 20980 Redwood Rd
200
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCollections, Business and Real Estate
Santa Clara University School of Law and Santa Clara University School of Law
Visit www.ponlaw.com for comprehensive information about Poniatowski Leding Parikh Law Corp. and Mark D. Poniatowski.
Jessica F. Anvar
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Jessica F. Anvar
Los Angeles, CA Collections Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(877) 885-5366 5757 W Century Blvd
Suite 500
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Collections, Consumer and Products Liability
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Charles Quentin Jakob
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Charles Quentin Jakob
Carmichael, CA Collections Attorney with 30 years of experience
(916) 900-4244 7144 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Suite 3A
Carmichael, CA 95608
Free ConsultationCollections, Appeals and Business
Ohio State University - Columbus
Mr. Jakob earned his bachelor's degree (dual major in economics and government) from the College of Arts & Sciences at Cornell University. He earned his master's degree in economics from Duke University. After working in Washington, DC for National Economic Research Associates he earned his MBA, with a focus on finance, on a scholarship to what is now the Fisher College of Business at Ohio State University. While there he earned his law degree from what is now the Moritz College of Law. In law school he was a member of the school's ABA moot court...
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.
Robert Daniel Rodriguez
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Robert Daniel Rodriguez
Pleasanton, CA Collections Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(209) 596-4263 4695 Chabot Drive Ste. 200
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Collections, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Personal Injury
Lincoln Law School
"I am a dedicated professional committed to ensuring that you receive the finest legal services available." Robert D. Rodriguez operates a full service law firm located in Modesto and Walnut Creek, California. The Law Office of Robert D. Rodriguez has been providing a broad range of high quality legal services to a wide range of clients, including both businesses and individuals, throughout the greater San Joaquin Valley Area. The Law Office of Robert D. Rodriguez is currently providing the same level of service to the San Francisco East Bay Area. If you...
Donald M Barker
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Donald M Barker
Costa Mesa, CA Collections Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Free ConsultationCollections, Business, Construction and Employment
University of the Pacific
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...
Joseph Gruchawka
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Joseph Gruchawka
Santa Rosa, CA Collections Attorney with 8 years of experience
(707) 843-7085 725 College Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Collections, Construction and Employment
University of Colorado Law School
Hallie Nash Zimmerman
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Hallie Nash Zimmerman
Pittsburg, CA Collections Attorney with 17 years of experience
(925) 826-0807 PO Box 8325
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCollections and Family
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
Hallie has actively practiced law since 2006.

Hallie’s practice focuses on family law matters, where she is dedicated to navigating her clients through the legal challenges of separation to a fresh start. Hallie’s extensive litigation, negotiation and settlement experience lends itself well to all types of family law matters. Recognizing that no two matters are alike, Hallie provides her clients with well-tailored representation, which perfectly suits their particular circumstances.

Hallie has previously worked on disputes arising from residential and commercial real property transactions and complex construction defect matters.

She has also managed two California litigation operations for multi-state law firms, handling...
Howard L Hibbard
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Howard L Hibbard
Burlingame, CA Collections Attorney
(650) 347-5010 251 Park Road
Suite 800
Burlingame, CA 94010
Collections, Business, Construction and Workers' Comp
Southwestern Law School
Howard L. Hibbard is owner and principal attorney of the Law Office of Howard L. Hibbard, founded in 1979. With over 30 years experience as a trial attorney in both state and federal courts, his primary focus has been on corporate law and complex real estate matters, including construction defect lawsuits. In addition, his clients rely upon him for other legal services including insurance litigation, debt collection, bankruptcy issues, labor relations, elder law and estate planning. He has extensive experience in real estate and construction defect litigation, with a case history of achieving multi-million dollar settlements involving large housing developments,...
Creighton Mendivil
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Creighton Mendivil
Capitola, CA Collections Lawyer
(831) 475-7515 314 Capitola Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
Collections, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Monterey College of Law
Wayne Sinnett
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Wayne Sinnett
Palmdale, CA Collections Attorney
(619) 752-0703 1008 W Avenue M14
Suite A9
Palmdale, CA 93551
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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Sara Farishta Zahbihi
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Sara Farishta Zahbihi
Sacramento, CA Collections Attorney with 6 years of experience
(916) 970-1605 1333 Howe Ave
Ste 113
Sacramento, CA 95825
Free ConsultationCollections, Business and Construction
Lincoln Law School of Sacramento
I mainly practice in two areas of the law, construction, and business. I provide general counsel services to mainly small to mid size businesses, and construction firms. Prior to becoming an attorney, I worked for many large construction, or construction related companies, and have a thorough understanding of the industry. As general counsel I provide both transactional, and litigation services to my clients. As such, I have extensive experience in business entity formation, and dissolution, drafting complex equipment, and business buy-sell agreements, drafting of all types of different construction contracts, litigation in the area of contract...
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 39 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.

Our firm specializes...
Robert Christian Weaver Jr
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Robert Christian Weaver Jr
San Diego, CA Collections Lawyer with 41 years of experience
(858) 488-4433 4725 Mercury St #210
San Diego, CA 92111
Free ConsultationCollections, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
George Michael Williams
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George Michael Williams
Stockton, CA Collections Lawyer with 39 years of experience
(209) 476-1661 1617 Saint Marks Plz
Ste A
Stockton, CA 95207
Free ConsultationCollections, Bankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Christopher C. Phillips
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Christopher C. Phillips
Sacramento, CA Collections Lawyer with 15 years of experience
777 Campus Commons Rd.
Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95284
Free ConsultationCollections, Bankruptcy, Business and Civil Rights
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Christopher C. Phillips was born in Sacramento and raised in Glen Ellen, CA (the heart of Sonoma Valley). Growing up, Chris was always a good student, but was consumed with Baseball. Following his dream, Chris attended Santa Rosa Junior College and then Texas Tech University to play Baseball. After graduating with an Exercise and Sports Science degree from Texas Tech, Chris decided he had just about reached the end of the line as far as baseball was concerned, so he refocused his goals and decided on Law School. After Graduating from University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, Chris clerked for,...
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
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...
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
Marvin Pederson
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Marvin Pederson
Petaluma, CA Collections Lawyer with 45 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
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
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