Gerald Barry Dorfman
I am responsible for all matters handled by my office. Paralegals, law clerks and associates may be utilized in appropriate situations, but the buck stops with me. Intentionally remaining small has enabled me to continue to provide unparalleled personal attention and confidentiality. My clients are the reason I am here, and I work hard for the best results possible. I am honored by the trust placed in me, and strive to maintain it at the highest level. You are entitled to understand the law applicable to your matter and the options available, as well as my best advice. I have served hundreds of satisfied clients over the years and look forward to continuing to serve with determination, skill and integrity.
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Elder Law
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Litigation
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Contingent Fees
Contingency fees range from 15% to 45%. These apply to personal injury cases, and select other matters. -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Regular hourly rate is $500.
- California
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- 9th Circuit
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- Columbia University
- B.A.
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- UC Law SF
- Law Degree
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- California State Bar # 107581
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- Dorfman Law Office
- Q. Location: Westminster, CA 92683 I lent a friend 150k for her business, with the stipulation that she pays 5k/month
- A: Have an attorney look at the written agreement in order to properly advise you. If the agreement does not have an "acceleration clause", you may have to sue for payments as they come due. If nothing is said in the agreement about attorney fees, those will not be recoverable.
- Q. Do I have to submit to being deposed in a case I shouldn't even be a party to and waiting for a judgement on the pleadin
- A: To keep from being deposed (either temporarily or at all), you need a protective order. You will need to make a motion to the court for such an order.
- Q. My eldest brother, DPOA of my father and successor trustee, bought home which was in Trust via a living estate-Legal?
- A: If your father is alive and still capable of handling his affairs, and the trust is still revocable, then he can make any changes he wishes. If you have reason to believe he was subjected to undue influence, speak with an attorney to see if the situation can be remedied. Be prepared to provide specifics regarding the property in question, as well as any facts you have regarding potential abuse.
