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Leon Bayer
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Biography
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.
Practice Areas
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Consumer Law
- Class Action, Lemon Law
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Flat fees for most bankruptcy cases, quoted in advance.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- President (former)
- Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum
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- Served as president of California's leading insolvency professional's organization, 500+ members.
Education
- University of LaVerne College of Law
- J.D. (1979)
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- California State University, Northridge
- B.A. (1975)
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Awards
- Volunteer Activities
- State Bar of California
- I have been recognized by the State Bar of California Bureau of Legal Specialization yearly for the past 10 years.
Professional Associations
- California State Bar # 89027
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Best Bankruptcy Book
- Bayer, Wishman & Leotta
Speaking Engagements
- 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
- 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.
Certifications
- Certified Bankruptcy Law Specialist
- California State Bar
Videos
Bayer, Wishman & Leotta Los Angeles Amazing 5 Star Review by Mark W.
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Bankruptcy questions and answers. What you need to know before you file for BK.
Los Angeles bankruptcy attorney Jeff Wishman of Bayer, Wishman & Leotta tells Alan Mendelson what the most common questions are about filing for bankruptcy and he tells Alan the answers.
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295 Questions Answered
- Q. Hi, my mechanics lien expired on 8/8/2024 but i wanted to enforce the lien. Is there a way I can still enforce it?
- A: What you can do is what you already should have done before the lien expired - you can file a lawsuit, and if you win you can have a judicial lien imposed, and then get a writ of execution to foreclose the lien.
Your lingering problems are two: you have a tendency to sit on your hands, and you may have lost the priority in lien rank that your mechanic's lien used to have over any subsequent perfected creditor liens.
- Q. I put a 5k down for a used vehicle. The dealer did an in house repossession on the 13th day, refuses to refund 5k
- A: I think you have been defrauded. I suggest two things. File suit immediately in small claims court. The case is too small to justify hiring a lawyer, even though for you it was a large sum of money. The other step to take immediately is to file a complaint with the state department of justice - here is their web site for complaints against dealers:
https://oag.ca.gov/consumers/general/cars#:~:text=Filing%20a%20Report%20or%20Complaint,or%20file%20a%20complaint%20online.
- Q. Hello, my car loan has been charged off about 6 months ago and I still have the car
- A: I'm sorry you have been having so much hard luck.
Giving the car back does not get you off the hook. Whether the car is returned or repossessed, the lender will auction it, and you can be sued for any loan balance that remains after the sales money is paid to the lender.
It is a good idea to offer it back to them. However, I have a feeling they don't want it because it's probably too old to interest them. Otherwise, it would already have been repossessed.
If they don't want it, you can keep driving it. I suggest you stay insured and keep the registration up to date. If you get sued, you can consult with a bankruptcy lawyer for debt relief help.
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