Leon Bayer

Leon Bayer has successfully represented clients in bankruptcy for over 40+ 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.

Bankruptcy

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief

Consumer Law

Class Action, Lemon Law

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  Flat fees for most bankruptcy cases, quoted in advance.

California

Since 1979

President (former)

Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum

1995 - 1996

Served as president of California's leading insolvency professional's organization, 500+ members.

University of LaVerne College of Law

J.D. (1979)

California State University, Northridge

B.A. (1975)

Volunteer Activities

State Bar of California

2007

I have been recognized by the State Bar of California Bureau of Legal Specialization yearly for the past 10 years.

California State Bar  # 89027

Member

1979 - Current

Best Bankruptcy Book

Bayer, Wishman & Leotta

Foreclosure Survival Guide

Nolo

The New Bankruptcy and You

Nolo

Marketing Today: What is SEO Optimization? How and When Can You use Social Media to Boost Your Practice? Does the Phone Book Really Still Work?, 2016 Winter Leadership Conference - Consumer Corner, Palos Verdes, California

American Bankruptcy Institute

Other programs include: Los Angeles Lawyer’s Club and the Daily Journal Corporation, from 1999 until the program was discontinued in 2009; Speaker on bankruptcy case law developments at the State Bar of California Annual Meetings, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989; Various bankruptcy law educational programs presented by the California Bankruptcy Forum, L.A. Bankruptcy Forum, Office of the United States Trustee, Lorman Education, and many others, too numerous to mention.

Marketing Today: What is SEO Optimization? How and When Can You use Social Media to Boost Your Practice? Does the Phone Book Really Still Work?, 2016 Winter Leadership Conference - Consumer Corner, Palos Verdes, California

November 17, 2016

American Bankruptcy Institute

Other programs include: Los Angeles Lawyer’s Club and the Daily Journal Corporation, from 1999 until the program was discontinued in 2009; Speaker on bankruptcy case law developments at the State Bar of California Annual Meetings, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989; Various bankruptcy law educational programs presented by the California Bankruptcy Forum, L.A. Bankruptcy Forum, Office of the United States Trustee, Lorman Education, and many others, too numerous to mention.

Certified Bankruptcy Law Specialist

California State Bar

Q. A contractor won't honor their own promo. What can I do?

May 17, 2023

A: There is nothing wrong with the first two answers that have been given to you, but I am going to give you an answer that comes from an entirely different direction. Why would you still consider doing business with this company? You simply can't trust them. The way they handled this shows you exactly who they are. I think that finding this out now is a lucky break for you. Better to find out now that they are unscrupulous and take your business elsewhere, than to find it out after your roof is missing that the contractor is unreliable. The lowest price is not always the best price.

Q. Is my unborn baby considered part of California's Median Family Income? Or does that start at birth?

May 16, 2023

A: In California the prevailing policy is to determine household size by the number of "heads on pillows." Hopefully it won't make any difference whether you count the baby. If it makes a difference, then wait to file, if possible, until after the baby is born. Or else file now, with the inclusion of a written statement of "special circumstances." The law says: "(ii)In order to establish special circumstances, the debtor shall be required to itemize each additional expense or adjustment of income and to provide— (I)documentation for such expense or adjustment to income; and (II)a detailed explanation of the special circumstances that make such expenses or adjustment to income necessary and reasonable.

Q. I am being sued by Synchrony Bank for a debt that was already paid. What are my options?

May 10, 2023

A: It sounds to me like this contact is a scam. These messages are usually in the form of an email. Email makes it harder to trace the criminal. Did you receive an email? I suggest that you immediately inform the party who contacted you that you do not owe such a debt, and they should immediately provide written verification of the claim with all appropriate written documentation they rely upon to say that you do owe it; and also say that if in fact it turns out that if you ever did owe the claim, the collection of it is now barred by the statute of limitations; and that if they will send you the documentation you will have it reviewed by a lawyer. I predict you will never hear from them again.