Leon Bayer

Leon Bayer Leon Bayer has successfully represented clients in bankruptcy for over 37 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

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted
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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. We are thinking of filing bankruptcy, one lawyer wanted to charge $4k, how can I find a more affordable option to file?

8 April 2021

A: That fee sounds like it is twice as much as your case should cost! Here are links to two articles I have written which I know will help you alot: https://www.mybankruptcy.lawyer/best-bankruptcy-lawyer/ https://www.mybankruptcy.lawyer/how-pay-your-bankruptcy-lawyer-5-hacks/

Q. How much can a pawnbroker charge in interest for money loaned in California ?

5 March 2021

A: Good question. 45% may be too much. Here is a link to all of the rules: https://law.justia.com/codes/california/2007/fin/21200-21209.html Pawn Shops in California are regulated by the California Department of Justice, which enforces the California Financial Code and regulations requirements for pawnbrokers. To make a complaint or to ask for an investigation, contact these folks: https://law.justia.com/codes/california/2007/fin/21200-21209.html

Q. What option do we have to avoid bankruptcy as freight forwarder hit by per-diem charges for container storage?

24 February 2021

A: You should immediately consult an attorney to review all the contracts and any other paperwork. Without seeing the contracts, there is no way to answer your question.