James Geoffrey Beirne

Over 20 years experience with consumer Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies, lien avoidance and income tax discharge.

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  For Estate Planning and Immigration Law. Obviously not for bankruptcy.

California

Since 1993

Nevada

Since 2003

9th Circuit

National Association of Bankruptcy Attorneys

Current

Bankruptcy Pro Bono Project

2004 - Current

Los Angeles County Bar Association

1993 - Current

Southwestern Law School

Law

1988 - 1992

Debtor Assistance Project

United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of Calif.

Central District of California Bankruptcy Attorney Association

2004 - Current

National Association of Bankruptcy Attorneys

1998 - Current

Introduction to Consumer Bankruptcy Law, United States Bankruptcy Court

June 8, 2017

Central District of California Bankruptcy Attorneys

Dishcharging Taxes in Bankruptcy

KBA

Q. I need a lawyer to work with my sister who is deaf but reads lips. One who treats her with respect.

October 15, 2019

A: Every client deserves respect. Your sister can have a Revocable Living Trust that specifically divides the home evenly between her son and daughter. How is the daughter blocking your sister's wishes?

Q. Can illegal immigrant applying 4 a green card thru marriage be eligible for adjustment of status if they entered illegal

April 23, 2018

A: If you came into the country without documentation you will have to consular process. That means that you will file your spousal petition I-130 then when it gets approved you make an appointment to process through the consulate, e.g. Ciudad Juarez. They will ask for a waiver of your unlawful presence and that could take 9 months to a year. To avoid that, once you have an approve family (spousal ) petition you prepare and file a 601A waiver for the unlawful presence. You will have to show hardship to a qualifying relative (your spouse). You send that off and wait for an answer and when it comes back YES/APPROVED then you make the appointment to consular process. With your waiver you will only be out of the country for a week instead of months. Just make sure there are no other impediments to your receiving lawful permanent residence. ... Read More

Q. How can I add my domestic partner to my work health insurance if she dosent have a social security number

January 26, 2018

A: If you marry, then you can file a spousal petition for an immediate relative. Your partner will get work authorization and a social security number very quickly.