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Zealous advocacy in Civil litigation and Bankruptcy representation for debtors and creditors.

While attending Law School, I served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Kathleen P. March, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Central District of California, Los Angeles Division.  It was during my externship, that my interest in the debtor/creditor relationship and finding ways to resolve issues between the two first arose.  Since then, I have focused my practice solely on bankruptcy, insolvency, debt negotiation/settlement for both debtors and creditors.. I am admitted to practice before the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern, Central, Eastern and Northern Districts of California and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and have appeared before many of the Bankruptcy Judges in each District.  I have also successfully briefed and argued matters before the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, District Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.. My published opinions include: ACIC v. Kronemyer (In re Kronemyer)  405 B.R. 915 (BAP 9th Cir. 2009); Cohen v. Tran (In re Tran) 309 B.R. 330 (BAP 9th Cir. 2004); Soderlund v. Cohen (In re Soderlund) 236 B.R. 271 (BAP 9th Cir. 1999).

Undergraduate Degree from De Paul University. J.D. from Hastings College of the Law. LL.M. from George Washington National Law Center in Law, Psychiatry and Criminology.. Practice is devoted 90% to Bankruptcy, mostly Chapter 11 business and individual

Tamara McNulty is a native Californian. From a young age, she worked in the real estate industry where she became familiar with the legality of contracts.  While continuing to work in real estate, she attended University of California, Davis and subsequently the University of California, Irvine, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. After earning her Bachelor’s degree, Ms. McNulty attended The Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. While living in our nation’s capital, she interned and then was employed at the U.S. Supreme Court. She conducted legal research and drafting while she was in the Chambers of Chief Justice Rehnquist, Associate Justice Stevens, and the Office of the Clerk.  She also availed herself of the opportunity to serve as a law clerk at the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, and the Office of the Chief Counsel for Import Administration.  Because of her work there, she was recruited to research and write brief preparation for the Federal Court of Appeals.. While earning her Juris Doctorate and gaining valuable experience while working in these various federal offices, Ms. McNulty also served as Editor-in-Chief of Judicial Notice, the Catholic University law school newspaper, served as a Justice on Catholic University’s Board of Appeals of the Student Judiciary, was Co-Chair of the Women’s Law Caucus, was President of the University of California, Irvine Alumni Chapter, and served in many other student organizations.  Upon graduation, she received the Dean’s Award, the Catholic University of America Extra Mile Award, and was named Outstanding Law Graduate of Catholic University by the National Association of Women Lawyers.. Ms. McNulty returned home to California and began practicing law in 1993.  Her successful private practice emphasized the knowledge she had gained from both her years of education and employment.  Ms. McNulty serviced California state, national, and international clients in cases related to real estate, business, and family formation. As a part of her practice, Ms. McNulty conducted successful persuasive court arguments, negotiated and drafted contracts and was engaged at many professional events as a public speaker. She also served as an Adjunct Professor at a Southern California law school, teaching legal writing and public speaking.  Currently, Ms. McNulty is admitted to practice before all California state courts, The United States District Court for the Central District, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.. As an attorney, Ms. McNulty is effective, professional, and compassionate. These traits can also be observed in her volunteer activities outside of the office. Ms. McNulty has served on non-profit boards, co-founded and chaired a multi-professional organization, served in many advocacy positions, lobbied, tracked legislation, conducted fund-raising, managed campaign offices, and is now active in emergency preparedness organizations. When she is not spending time with family or serving the human community, Ms. McNulty serves the animal community by assisting in animal rescues and transports.

Rex Tran’s practice focuses on representing consumer debtors in Bankruptcy since becoming a member of the California Bar. Before starting this law firm, Mr. Tran was a Managing Attorney for the largest bankruptcy firm in the nation. To date, Mr. Tran handled over 1000 bankruptcy cases. As a managing attorney, Mr. Tran not only handled matters personally, but also trained staff and attorneys in all aspects of Bankruptcy.. Additionally, Mr. Tran also has experience in business/civil litigation and personal injury claims from his time as a law clerk for The Law Offices of L. Michael Wilson (formerly Apollo Law Group) from 2006 through 2008.. Military Experience. Mr. Tran also presently serves as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army Reserve with the 78th Legal Operations Detachment in Los Alamitos, CA. In 2008 he was deployed to Camp Taji, Iraq where he provided legal support for 1500 Soldiers of the 419th Combat Support and Sustainment Battalion. During his 12 year military career, he also worked on courts-martial cases and military boards, and provided legal assistance such as helping Soldiers obtain citizenship, wills and powers of attorney.. Bar Membership. California Bar. United States District Court, Central District of California. United States District Court, Southern District of California. Education. California Western School of Law. San Diego, CA, Juris Doctorate. University of California, Irvine. Irvine, CA, Bachelors of Science, Cum Laude

Ms. Melissa Clark handles litigation and bankruptcy for distressed consumers and small businesses. She also handles criminal defense cases in Arizona, California, Florida and New Jersey.. She graduated from the University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney College of Law in the top ten percent of her class (Order of the Coif). She was also a member of the Utah Law Review and served on the Student Bar Association. Clark was a member of the Moot Court Team that represented her school at the national competition in New York.. After law school, Clark clerked for the Honorable Daniel A. Barker of the Arizona Court of Appeals. There she gained a valuable behind-the-scenes perspective on how the Arizona Courts operate. Clark also clerked for the Honorable Judith A. Boulden of the Utah Bankruptcy Court.. Ms. Clark joined Higbee & Associates after working for one of Utah’s most prestigious law firms, Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough. At Jones Waldo, Clark represented clients involved in multi-million dollar civil cases.. Ms. Clark is a certified SCUBA diver and an avid writer.

Mr. Moore has practiced law in California for over 30 years and is rated "A-V" in the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory.. As the principal of The Moore Law Group, Mr. Moore is responsible for all practice areas of the firm, including business transactions and litigation, the collection of consumer and commercial debt, and advising lenders, credit unions, debt buyers and collection agencies on debt collection related issues including compliance with state and federal laws impacting the debt collection industry and defending lawsuits brought under those laws.. Mr. Moore has been retained as an expert witness in a number of cases brought by consumers against collection agencies, collection law firms and credit grantors.. Mr. Moore is licensed to practice law in the state of California, and is admitted to practice in all United States District Courts located in California, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeal and the United States Supreme Court.. Mr. Moore is a 1981 graduate of both the UCLA School of Law and the UCLA Graduate School of Management and a 1977 graduate of the University of California, Berkeley.. Mr. Moore is a past-President of the National Creditors Bar Association (NCBA formerly NARCA). Prior to that he served five two-year terms as a Board Member. From 2012-2014, he was the Pillar Chair of the NARCA Educational Pillar, which includes the  NARCA  Educational Conference Advisory Committee, the Seminars and Workshops Committee and the Defense Bar. From 2012-2013, Mr. Moore was also the Pillar Chair of the NARCA Professional Standards Pillar, which includes the Grievance Committee and Professional Standards Committee (and the Ethical Collection Practices subcommittee). Mr. Moore has also chaired the NARCA Amicus Briefs Committee and Laws and Legislation Committee, Task Force on Debtor/Consolidator Scams and Fraud, and has served on a number of other Committees and Subcommittees.. Mr. Moore is also a Founding Board Member and past-President of the California Creditors Bar Association.. Mr. Moore has spoken to numerous conferences and groups throughout the country on a variety of topics including Debtor and Consolidator Scams, the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Legislative and Administrative Enforcement Agendas in the Credit Industry.. Mr. Moore has been published in three notable collection industry publications:  Credit Card Management Magazine, December 2004 Volume 17/Number 10 “Fighting the Debtor Scams”; Debt Buyers Association Member Newsletter, 4th Quarter 2004 “Who’s Calling? The Impact of the TCPA and the Joseph v. J.J MacIntyre case on Automated Dialers and FDCPA Practices”; Collections and Credit Risk Magazine, December 2005 Volume 10/Number 12, “No Place To Hide.”

Matthew C. Mullhofer is an attorney licensed by the State Bar of California. He has extensive experience in the area of estate planning and asset protection, which includes the formation of trusts, wills, family limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and domestic corporations. Matthew has been a featured speaker at many estate planning and asset protection seminars.. Matthew C. Mullhofer has extensive experience in business and corporate law, civil litigation, probate, and real estate law. He has negotiated many commercial and residential real estate leases and transactions. He has drafted and negotiated numerous business and sale agreements for business owners. In the area of Intellectual Property, Matthew C. Mullhofer has acquired extensive experience representing corporations in the acquisition, licensing, and registration of their trademarks and copyrights.. Matthew C. Mullhofer has also experienced success in representation of taxpayers regarding collection efforts by the Internal Revenue Service, Franchise Tax Board, and State Board of Equalization. He also handles Chapter 7 Bankruptcy cases with an emphasis in discharging taxes in bankruptcy.

I represent and have represented debtors, creditors, bankruptcy trustees, and others in bankruptcy cases and bankruptcy litigation in Chapter 7, 9, 11, 12, and 13 in all the districts in CA, and have prosecuted appeals from bankruptcy cases all the way to the US Supreme Court. In addition, I have filed Chapter 7 cases for deboros in OR and AK, and represented creditors in bankruptcy cases and litigation, including appeals, from Florida to New York to Hawaii and Guam.. A certified specialist in bankruptcy law, I can help you

I have been an attorney in Orange County for nearly 17 years.  I enjoy the practice of law and helping clients get through diificult legal problems.  I atttempt to resolve cases early, as I believe this is usually in the client's best interest.  However, I am ready and willing to take cases to trial if necessary.. I am an avid runner, and have completed many marathons, and 5Ks and 10Ks.  I am married and have a 2 year old son.

I am Orange County Bankruptcy Attorney, Michael D. Franco.. I know what I’m doing and I’m good at it. I have had the pleasure to help 1,000’s of individuals, couples and businesses get through their financial crisis and then watch them afterwards embrace a better, brighter future.. Bankruptcy is all I do. No need to be anxious. Let's see if bankruptcy makes sense for you!. I offer FREE phone or office consultations.  I will personally review your situation. I will not hand you off to staff, a paralegal or a junior lawyer. You will speak only with me.. I am a “CERTIFIED SPECIALIST” in Bankruptcy Law. I earned that designation in 2013. Very few California attorneys have earned the distinction as Certified Specialists in their focused practice area.. All my education, all my efforts, all my talents are focused on helping people solve their financial dilemmas.. EDUCATION & BAR:. California State University Fullerton (CSUF). University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). University of Southern California (USC). The State Bar of California. The State Bar of California – Board of Legal Specialization

From a 24 year profession in the construction business, Mr. Brownfield has been practicing law since 2007.   Mr. Brownfield has two offices; from his Santa Ana office Mr. Brownfield practices Bankruptcy work.   His Mission Viejo office practices Homeowner advocacy for the rights of homeowners.   As a bankruptcy attorney, Mr. Brownfield has represented clients in hundreds of cases including chapter 7, 13, and Adversary Proceedings.     Mr. Brownfield's firm, Homeowners Legal Advocates, LLC., has successfully settled, arbitrated, and litigated cases to protect the rights of Home Owners against oppressive, harrassing, or incompetent Homeowner Associations and their Management companies.

FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION . Attorney focused on helping clients get a fresh start and build their life again. I am part owner of Southern California Law Advocates a firm focused on helping clients elimiante their debt. We represent clients throughout Southern California. Our offices are located in Orange County, Riverside, Los Angeles, and Temecula. Our law office is focused on giving our clients personalized help and real solutions.  You can find our office locations below:. Orange County Bankruptcy. RIverside Bankruptcy. Temecula Bankruptcy. Los Angeles Bankruptcy

Fenn Law Firm is a family owned and operated law firm serving individiuals and businesses throughout Southern California.  Our goal is to treat every client and potential client the way we'd treat a family member or friend.  It sounds cliche, but it has worked for us, and our clients seem to appreciate our efforts, especially when they are used to speaking with creditors and collectors who tend to take a very different approach.. The most common statement I hear from clients after leaving my office is "I'm going to sleep for the first time in months tonight."  Speak with one of our attorneys today, and I'm confident you will feel the same way.

Experienced Attorney Providing Outstanding ServiceAs founder of Sariol Legal Centers, located in Santa Ana, California and Doral (Miami), Florida (Immigration Only) and representing clients throughout for many years, I provide sophisticated representation in specific focus areas, including the following:. Why You Should Retain My Services to Represent You and Your Family: Aggressive Representation ● Experienced Advice ● Personal ServiceWith over 31years of experience, I can offer you quality representation by dedicating myself to providing you with personal service in order to achieve the best possible results for your legal issue.. I understand the importance of your legal matter. For that reason, I will aggressively pursue every injury claim as though the injury happened to a member of our family. I understand the anxiety that can result from having your income decline while seeing medical bills and other expenses increase. I will fight to obtain the compensation and benefits you deserve.. In other matters such as Estate Planning, Asset protection and immigration, we pay attention to details that matter and that make the difference in your case.. When giving legal advice in these matters, we look at the MACRO picture and give you a COMPLETE solution, not just a limitied one.Experienced Advice:The advice and recommendations you receive from your lawyer are only as good as the attorney you retain. You should seek counsel from an attorney who has extensive experience handling the type of matter you face.. As founder of Sariol Legal, I have over 31 years of legal experience. I am a proud member of:. What does this experience and knowledge mean to you?. Well over two decades of experience and accumulated knowledge mean that you can rely on the information you receive and the advice I provide. My extensive knowledge and experience will allow you to make informed decisions and ensure that you have the proper representation to pursue whatever course of legal action you decide.Personal Service:Personal service is something every client deserves and should expect from his or her attorney. You will appreciate the personal service you receive from me, starting with your free initial consultation all the way through the conclusion of your matter.I make it a point to take the time to listen to you and your concerns. I encourage and answer questions, and provide guidance through the legal system, ensuring you are prepared every step of the way. I will then analyze your situation and use my background and knowledge to provide you with experienced advice and accurate information about the law and the legal process.The information and advice I provide may not always be what you want to hear, but it will be accurate and should help you make informed decisions. I understand that your future, and possibly the future of your family, depends on the decisions you make today.I believe your future is too important to trust to a less experienced lawyer.. Contact Sariol Legal Center and Attorney Frank Sariol Today at (800) 2-100-100. To discuss your legal matter with an experienced lawyer, contact me to schedule a free confidential consultation.. I have the experience and a track record of success.. Call 1-(800) 2-100-100 today.-----------------------------------------El abogado y todo su personal de trabajo hablan español.

Christopher Langley is an attorney admitted to practice in both California and Georgia. He was admitted to the California bar in 2008 and received his legal specialization in bankruptcy in 2017.. Born in Whittier and the second of seven children, Chris’s father worked in IT and systems administration for New Line Cinema and his mother was an English teacher turned stay-at-home mom. After High School, Chris spent six years in the seminary, first in Monterrey, Mexico doing outreach work, with the final two years in Rome, Italy where he graduated magna cum laude from Regina Apostolorum Pontifical Athenaeum with a bachelors in Philosophy and a minor in Art History. While in Rome, Chris also worked as a translator in the Vatican and was the personal assistant of Fr. Alvaro Corcuera, LC who at the time was rector of the Roman seminary.. After Rome, Chris moved to Orange County and began a career in Human Resources and Recruiting. His work in human resources ultimately led him to law school and he enrolled at Loyola Marymount Law School. Chris gravitated towards bankruptcy law and in his final year of law school he externed for Honorable Richard Nieter, a bankruptcy judge in the Central District of California, Los Angeles. Upon graduating, Chris started working at a mid-sized law firm in Costa Mesa where he primarily represented banks and major vehicle finance companies in bankruptcy.. Within a few years, Chris decided to hang his own shingle and established “The Langley Law Firm” based out of a small loft in Downtown Santa Ana. The firm quickly expanded and within a few years, Chris partnered up with Steven P. Chang forming “Langley & Chang.” In the fall of 2020, Steven and Chris partnered with Gene Shioda in order to create a full service law firm and established Shioda Langley & Chang. In July of 2021, SLC moved into their office in San Gabriel.. Chris married Lupe Garcia, a special needs public school teacher, in 2017 at the Santa Barbara Courthouse. They have two boys together, Tiago and Luca.

An Orange County bankruptcy attorney is right around the corner and ready to support you! Bankruptcy can be an intimidating prospect, but when you secure help from 1st California Law Inc., you can rest assured that your case will receive the attention it calls for. After graduating with his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida, Attorney Kevin Kunde received his law degree from Chapman University School of Law. While he was in school, he served as a Senior Editor for the Nexus Law Journal. In addition to that, he labored under Honorable John Rayburn as a Judicial Extern. Attorney Kunde has vast experience in the field, having served in civil law matters for some time before founding his own law firm. Attorney Kunde is knowledgeable, experienced, and competent for the task at hand. He will come alongside you and provide you with the representation you’ve been searching for. For more information, contact the law firm immediately.