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Leon Bayer

Leon Bayer

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  • Bankruptcy, Consumer Law
  • California
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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
  • 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
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Best Bankruptcy Book
Bayer, Wishman & Leotta
Foreclosure Survival Guide
Nolo
The New Bankruptcy and You
Nolo
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
Websites & Blogs
Website
Bayer Wishman & Leotta
Website
WE ARE CALIFORNIA STATE BAR CERTIFIED BANKRUPTCY SPECIALISTS
Blog
Blog
Best Bankruptcy Book
Blog
Cheap Los Angeles Bankruptcy Lawyer Fees – by Bayer, Wishman & Leotta
Legal Answers
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 else was in your car, other than just your word?

Joining a class action suit is nice. But I have NEVER heard of anyone in the class making any money from a class action other than the lawyers. However, I have heard of people, (me included) who wind up with just a check for $1.98 and a $3-off coupon on our next purchase.

Realistically, your insurance is likely to be the only source of recovery for you. The money you invested in the car has already been returned to you in the form of your use of the car. In the law, your damages are the fair market value of the vehicle at the time of the theft. And if you owed money on the car, your insurance might cover the gap left over between the loan balance minus the value.
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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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Bayer Wishman & Leotta
4326 Atlantic Ave
Long Beach, CA 90807
Toll-Free: (800) 477-3111
Telephone: (562) 426-1498
Bayer Wishman & Leotta
16055 Ventura Blvd, Suite 811
Encino, CA 91436
Toll-Free: (800) 477-3111
Telephone: (818) 997-8394
Bayer Wishman & Leotta
1055 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1900
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Toll-Free: (213) 629-8801
Telephone: (213) 629-8801