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Gary Ray Fraley

Gary Ray Fraley

 
  • Bankruptcy
  • California
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Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
100% Complete
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
100% Complete
Communication Skills
4.5/5.0
90% Complete
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
100% Complete
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Edward A. Smith
Edward A. Smith March 8, 2022
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Mr. Fraley is simply the best at what he does. He is experienced in the Bankruptcy system and always keeps clients and co-counsel in the loop. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I have known Mr. Fraley since 1982 personally and in a Professional Capacity.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

Gary and I have worked together on difficult personal injury matters where bankruptcy and debt questions were involved.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Jan 1982 thru March 2022
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Gary's knowledge of bankruptcy law is unparalleled. Other bankruptcy attorneys have incorrectly told me that my client could not pursue a personal injury case because of a pending bankruptcy. Gary has always found a way to discuss the case with the trustee so my client has been made whole.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

There is no one I know in California as knowledgeable in Bankruptcy and Debtor law as Mr. Fraley. He is the best.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Always on top of difficult legal issues. He writes and explains complicated legal issues to clients in a very understandable and straightforward manner.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Always talks to clients as if he were a family member and not a pompous lawyer as some of my brethren.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Ethical, responsible, and above- board in every way. I wouldn't trust anyone else in a Bankruptcy matter

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Bankruptcy, Debtor Law, Corporate Law.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Arbitration
  • Business Advising
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Transactions
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Kevin M. Sullivan
Kevin M. Sullivan December 22, 2020
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
I've been doing legal malpractice work for 30 + years and have seen and used a large number of experts. Mr. Fraley is excellent! View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Other

He was an expert witness in a legal malpractice case

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Different Client, Same Side of Case

He reviewed a clients bankruptcy case handled by another attorney and testified as an Expert Witness

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
In 2016
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Outstanding knowledge and grasp of the law, ability to analyze complex issues and fact patterns.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

He is a certified specialist in Bankruptcy law and knows all about the various Chapters.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

His analysis on every case I have consulted with him is carefully thought out and absolutely accurate.

Communication Skills: Very Good

He explains not only his conclusions, but the what and why of them.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

He is one hundred percent ethical and honest, and puts the client first.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Bankruptcy - He is my top recommendation for Northern California
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Client Relations
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Problem Solving
  • Trials
Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Absolutely top notch.
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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