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Leon Bayer has successfully represented clients in bankruptcy for over 30 years. He is frequently called upon by the media, the California Bar and other associations to provide insight and help educate attorneys on bankruptcy issues.

Keep up with Leon's writings about life in and out of bankruptcy, at: http://www.bankruptcyblogger.org/ and my personal web site at http://www.debt-relief-bankruptcy.com and A Human Guide to Bankruptcy at http://www.thebankruptcyguide.net/

Our firm is focused in the area of real estate law, foreclosure defense, and bankruptcy. We are a leading firm helping commercial and residential property owners facing foreclosure. We also practice in the area of Sports & Entertainment law.

The Mason Law Firm is managed by Mason Rashtian. After graduating law school and passing the California Bar Exam in 1997, Mr. Rashtian began working for prestigious law firms in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, working primarily as a litigation attorney on the defense side. In 2006, Mr. Rashtian decided to open his own practice and now handles litigation matters on the plaintiff's (injured) side. Thus, he brings a unique perspective to litigation, having represented parties on both sides.

In addition to his civil litigation - personal injury practice, Mr. Rashtian also handles bankruptcy and family law matters, including divorce and custody cases.

Igor S. Drabkin is a principal of Holtz, Slavett & Drabkin, A Professional Law Corporation, and a former IRS Senior Trial Attorney. Igor devotes his skills and experience to representation of clients in disputes with the Internal Revenue Service and State tax authorities, both administratively and in court. He litigates tax cases in all federal and state courts. In addition, Igor represents clients in tax audits, fraud and criminal investigations, tax appeals and collection matters. He appears frequently before the Internal Revenue Service, the California Franchise Tax Board, the Employment Development Department, and the State Board of Equalization.

The areas of focus are Contracts, Business Management, Business Formation (Corporation and LLC), Real Estate, Unlawful Detainers, Bankruptcy, Debt Settlement, Wills/Trusts, Foreclosures, Short Sales, Collections, Employment/Labor and Banking. In addition to practicing law, the second part of the firm concentrates on Business Management section in which focus is on accounts payable, accounts receivable, paying bills, doing all tax work and anything else the client is interested in. Lastly, the firm concentrates on business consulting for anyone who currently has a business or plan to start a business.

Bankruptcy attorney handling exclusively bankruptcy cases for debtors and creditors in Chapters 7, 11 and 13 in California since 1991. For more information visit http://www.bklaw.com/

Alexandra M. Steinberg, Esq. has extensive experience in employment law, in both litigation and counseling. She has represented both management and employees, in individual and class action suits, administrative proceedings, pre-litigation negotiations, contract review, and counseling. Recently she has published and/or edited several articles, including articles in The Daily Journal and Advocate. In 2006, she obtained a published opinion in her favor as appellate counsel in Zavala v. Scott Brothers Dairy, Inc., 143 Cal.App.4th 585 (2006).

As employment law and bankruptcy frequently overlap - particularly where class actions or large corporations have been involved - Ms. Steinberg expanded her practice to include consumer bankruptcy services. In addition, she has helped victims of identity theft gain protection from collectors pursuing debts incurred by someone else.

Ms. Steinberg is also an adjunct professor at University of Southern California Gould School of Law, teaching California Civil Procedure to second and third year law students.

I handle cases in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, and Riverside counties, and in addition to being licensed by the State Bar of California, am licensed to practice in the Central District of California and Southern District of California.

My association memberships include the Los Angeles County Bar Association and Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. I graduated from the University of Texas School of Law in 1992. I opened my own practice in the South Bay of Los Angeles in January, 2009.

I'm a solo practitioner, and handle consumer bankruptcy cases, real estate matters, family law, personal injury, and some criminal defense, including DUI. I'm an aggressive advocate for my clients. I believe that anything worth doing is worth doing well, worth doing professionally, and worth doing according to the highest legal and ethical standards.

Law Office specializing in Bankruptcy Litigation
I am a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law*. I am an "AV"* rated attorney with 28 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 for bankruptcy, I can help you collect to the maximum extent possible. My fee is always much less than I save you. My initial consultation is always free.

I represent debtors and creditors in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcy proceedings throughout Southern California. I know the law and I know the courts, the judges and the trustees. I know the local rules and I know the other local bankruptcy attorneys. I can guide you through any bankruptcy proceeding.

The new bankruptcy law is now in effect. Filing bankruptcy now is more complicated, but I can make it simple for you.

I use state-of-the-art technology to help my clients, including Best Case Bankruptcy Software, Lexis Nexis Research Software and the United States Bankruptcy Court's Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system. This system enables me to review and print out detailed information on all recent bankruptcy cases. I use Credit Info Net to instantly get your credit records upon your request to aid in the preparation of your bankruptcy schedules.

I handle emergency cases that other lawyers refuse to take. In 28 years of practice, I have been 100% successful in stopping foreclosures, even when I have been hired one day before the foreclosure sale.

If you are considering filing a bankruptcy and would like to discuss the specific facts of your case, please call me now at (310) 271-6223. I check my messages and e-mail throughout the day and at night and on weekends too. I return all calls and e-mails promptly.

Senior Associate Attorney Georgeann Nicol joined my law office in October of 2001. Georgeann is a graduate of UCLA and has 24 years of experience handling entertainment, discrimination, personal injury and bankruptcy matters. Georgeann is an experienced Marathon runner, cyclist, swimmer, and Ironman Triathlete. Georgeann has successfully completed the Aids Ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles 9 times, and raised tens of thousands of dollars to fight AIDS in the process.
Email: Georgeann.Nicol@bankruptcypower.com.

Senior Associate Attorney Mike Mahurin joined my law firm in January of 2009. Mike is a graduate of Pepperdine University School of Law and has 14 years of legal experience handling real estate, employment, estate planning and bankruptcy matters. Mike was previously an associate attorney in the real estate department of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan and worked in the chambers of the Honorable Robert W. Alberts as a law student. Mike is a member of the Board of Directors of the Southern California Association of USA Track & Field. Mike is an accomplished runner and triathlete, having won the 2008 Tucson Marathon and competed in the 2003 Hawaii Ironman Triathlon.
Email: Michael.Mahurin@bankruptcypower.com.

Attorney Sofya Davtyan joined my law firm in February of 2009. Sofya was admitted to the State Bar of California on December 2, 2008. Sofya graduated from USC in 2002 with a major in Political Science and a minor in Law and Society. She received her J.D. with honors from Ventura College of Law. While in law school, Sofya interned at the Van Nuys District Attorney's Office, working on murder and sexual assault cases. Prior to joining my law firm, Sofya worked at Donahoe & Young, preparing bankruptcy petitions and handling probate matters. She is fluent in Russian and Armenian.
Email: Sofya.Davtyan@bankruptcypower.com.

Attorney Moran Glazer joined my office in October 2009. She graduated from University of California Los Angeles with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science in 2003. Moran graduated from Loyola Law School in 2007 with Order of the Coif and was admitted to the State Bar of California on December 3, 2007. She is fluent in Hebrew.
Email: Moran.Glazer@bankruptcypower.com.

Attorney Minha Rhee joined my office in July of 2010. Minha graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor's Degree of Architecture in 1998 and received her law degree from Southwestern University in 2009. Minha is a strong believer in helping those in need. She is also fluent in Korean.
Email: Minha.Rhee@bankruptcypower.com.

Supporting our 7 attorneys are our 6 able paralegals:

Senior Paralegal Cristina Frankian joined my law firm in March of 2009. She graduated from the University of California - Santa Cruz in 2008 with a Bachelor's Degree in European History and Political Science. Cristina is primarily responsible for handling the Chapter 11 bankruptcies. She is a PETA member and an animal rights activist. She is fluent in Armenian.
Email: Cristina.Frankian@bankruptcypower.com.

Paralegal Jennifer Phan joined my law firm in August 2009. She graduated from California State University, Los Angeles in 2009 with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. She has two years of experience working with Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and adversary proceedings in bankruptcy.
Email: Jennifer.Phan@bankruptcypower.com.

Senior Paralegal Yathida Nipha joined my law firm in January 2010. She graduated from University of Phoenix in 2008 with an Associate's Degree in Business Arts. She is a senior paralegal with four years of experience in Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. She is also fluent in Cambodian.
Email: Yathida.Nipha@bankruptcypower.com.

Senior Paralegal Maritza Arizaga joined my law firm in June 2010. She graduated with honors from California State University, Dominguez Hills in 2010 with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. She is a senior paralegal with four years of experience working directly with clients to prepare Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcies.
Email: Maritza.Arizaga@bankruptcypower.com.

Paralegal Jessica Orchard joined my law firm in July 2010. She graduated with honors from California State University, Dominguez Hills in 2007 with a Bachelor's Degree in International Business. She is currently attending University of West LA School of Law to pursue a JD.
Email: Jessica.Orchard@bankruptcypower.com.

Paralegal Kristina Ouzounian joined my law firm in July 2010. She graduated from California State University, Northridge in 2009 with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and minor in Sociology. She is fluent in Armenian.
Email: Kristina.Ouzounian@bankruptcypower.com.

To contact me by email at michael.berger@bankruptcypower.com
We are fluent in Spanish, Armenian, Korean, Russian, Hebrew and Cambodian.

Open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm and on Saturdays from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm.

Raymond Hovsepian earned his B.A. in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Southern California in 1991. After USC he attended Southwestern Law School where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree in 1994.

After Law School, Raymond started a boutique law firm specializing in family law, landlord law, and tenant law with special emphasis on personally attending to all his clients' needs. He has gained a reputation as an honest, affordable, and successful Los Angeles attorney respected by his colleagues and judges.

Raymond founded his law practice in 1995 with the goal of representing both landlords and tenants in commercial and residential disputes, as well as family law and bankruptcy.

His client base includes major management companies, investors, as well as many "mom and pop" landlords.

Raymond has successfully represented hundreds of parties in landlord-tenant disputes, and takes pride in his quality of work. He treats all his clients, from single dwelling landlord to multi-unit property management companies, with the respect they deserve. He has represented indigent tenants as well as high profile landlords in landlord tenant disputes.

Raymond's expertise has been sought in landlord tenant cases from Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties.

He is a member of the American Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association and San Fernando Valley Bar Association. He is admitted to practice law throughout the State of California and in the United States District Court, Central District of California.

Raymond is fluent in Spanish, Farsi and Armenian.

When he is not spending time with his wife and children, he enjoys traveling and devoting his time performing pro bono legal work.

Sefyan Law Firm has acquired a reputation of prompt communications with our clients. We use aggressive and result oriented approach when it comes to negotiations. We stand behind our clients and fight for their rights.

Our law firm offers an array of concentrations. We practice; Personal Injury & Accidents, Civil & Business Litigation, Probate, Wills & Trusts, Divorce & Support, and Bankruptcy.

I focus on the area of family law, including divorce and related matters such as child custody, child support, paternity, spousal support and property division. I also represent clients in matters involving guardianship and dissolution of domestic partnerships.

I will take time to learn about you, your family, and your goals. When taking your case, I want to learn what you hope to accomplish and what your family needs in order to get back on track. I will then develop a detailed case management plan designed to achieve realistic goals for you and your family.

Throughout the legal process, I will keep you informed and provide you with the information you need to make critical decisions about your case. Whether it involves a divorce, spousal support, a guardianship or other matter, I will work to achieve your goals as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Mr. Selth is a graduate of University of California, Riverside where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and served an internship in the United States Senate. In 1985 he received his Juris Doctor Degree, Cum Laude, from Western State University.

Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Selth was employed for seven years by California Federal Savings & Loan Association, where he last worked as Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager of Cal Fed's Pasadena office.

Mr. Selth served as a Deputy District Attorney in Orange County for two years before joining the firm of McKinley & Capeloto in Pasadena in 1988, where he was a partner from 1994 until 2001. In 2002 Mr. Selth joined Weintraub Law Corporation as Senior Counsel. The firm became known as Weintraub & Selth, APC in 2004.

Mr. Selth is recognized as one of the leading consumer and small business bankruptcy attorneys in Southern California. His hands-on approach to each of his cases and dedication to the highest level of client satisfaction has helped hundreds of clients emerge from bankruptcy with the goal of a discharge and fresh start accomplished. Many of Weintraub & Selth's clients have successfully completed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy and received their discharge even after other attorneys told them they did not qualify for Chapter 7.

In addition to representing debtors and creditors in a variety of matters, Mr. Selth has years of experience representing financial institutions and mortgage lenders in state courts and bankruptcy courts throughout California, specializing in areas of concern to credit unions. As a member of Provisors, an alliance of senior level professionals from the fields of law, accounting, banking, finance, insurance and consulting, he is able to refer his clients to trustworthy, accountable, seasoned professionals in virtually any field.

A member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association, Mr. Selth brings to Weintraub & Selth, APC a hands-on background in the banking industry and extensive trial and bankruptcy court experience. He handles and supervises state court and bankruptcy litigation as well as foreclosure and receivership matters.

L. Rob Werner ranks amongst one of the most experienced lawyers in California. Starting the Law Offices of L. Rob Werner in 1975, he has since built it into the successful Full-Service law firm it is today, maintaining offices in Santa Clarita, Lancaster, Simi Valley, Pasadena, and Encino for over thirty years.

The focus of this firm has always been to serve our clients. It can be a difficult thing for a client to deal with the legal issues that life may present. People generally go through life hoping that they *won't* need a lawyer. Unfortunately, it is likely that most people will need a lawyer at some point in their lives, and that is why we do what we do. We are a full-service law firm so that when clients, friends, or family members do need legal help, they have someone trustworthy to turn to; a firm that will work relentlessly on their behalf to solve any legal issue they may have.

L. Rob Werner has done exactly that to the gratitude of thousands of clients throughout his career. After growing up in Southern California and Los Angeles, he has enjoyed raising his family in the area and giving back to the community through Rotary, Elks, and other organizations. He has received various awards in recognition of his service, including a Readers' Choice Award for Best Attorney from the Los Angeles Daily News, Attorney of the Year by the SCV Bar Association, and he was recently voted 2009 Best Bankruptcy, Civil, and Criminal Attorney by the Signal Newspaper.

In addition to being a member of the State Bar of California, he is a life sustaining member of the Los Angeles Consumer Lawyers (Trial Lawyers) Association and has been a member of the Los Angeles Bar Association, the San Fernando Bar Association, the American Arbitration Association, the Criminal Courts Bar Association, the Antelope Valley Bar Association and the Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association where he served as Founding President.

Ventura County native, with a focus on helping clients with landlord-tenant and bankruptcy issues.