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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
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)
- California State University, Northridge
- B.A. (1975)
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
- Member
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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
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259 Questions Answered
- Q. Can i sue kia finance if my car was stolen due to antitheft recalls ?
- A: An anti-theft device does not guarantee that a car can't be stolen. If you buy a can of pepper spray does that guarantee that someone can't mug you?
If you sue, you have the burden of proving your case. That can be quite a hurdle. Here's why:
Issues you must prove would probably include: Proving by what method your car was stolen, that the device was supposed to stop a theft carried out in the specific way that your car was stolen, proving that the actual theft device on your car was defective, (just because there was a recall does not prove that the actual device on your car failed to work, even though many other purchasers had defective devices). And, how do you prove what ... Read More
- Q. We filed Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in 2011 and our Lawyer did not file a motion to avoid a lien,is there anything we can do?
- A: You can expect to pay lawyer fees in the $3000 range for this work. Motions to reopen and to avoid a lien are routinely granted, provided you have sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the lien would have been avoidable during the original case.
- Q. Is charging high interest on personal loans friends is punishable, if so how bad is it ?
- A: Your friend has nothing much to worry about. The legal interest rate limit for an ordinary person loaning money in California is 10% APR. If your friend charges more than that, he can still sue the person who won't pay and ruin that person's credit, but the court probably won't let your friend recover any interest as a penalty for exceeding the interest rate limit.
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