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There are many Los Angeles bankruptcy firms. Many of them are very capable. But you need the best. Read what our clients have to say about us and make your decision based on results.

"Having gone through this procedure before, with another attorney, let me say that your representation has been superb." - William S.

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BWL In The News

As experts in California bankruptcy, we are frequently called upon by the media for insight. Our understanding of the complicated world of bankruptcy keeps us regulars on major local and national news programs including:

KCAL-TV Los Angeles
TheStreet.com
CNN Money
KFI AM 640-Los Angeles
KNBC

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Leon Bayer - Certified Specialist Providing Bankruptcy Help

A practicing attorney since 1979, Mr. Bayer is a founding partner in the law firm of Bayer, Wishman & Leotta (1989) and is a Certified Specialist, Consumer and Small Business Bankruptcy Law, by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.

Education:

California State University, Northridge (B.A., 1975), University of LaVerne College of Law (J.D., 1979)

Admitted to the Bar:

1979. Southern, Eastern, Northern and Central Districts of California; U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.

Publications:

"The Essentials of Chapter 13," Daily Journal Report, December 18, 1987

Contributing Editor, Basic Bankruptcy, California Practice Handbook, Matthew Bender 1992, 1993

Reviewer for CEB on a bankruptcy practice guide now in progress.

Lectures

Mr. Bayer is a frequent law lecturer, including programs on recent developments in bankruptcy law at the State Bar of California Annual Meeting, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989; and Bridging the Gap, Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Daily Journal Corporation, 1999, 2000, and 2001.

President, 1995-1996 of the Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum
Member-Los Angeles County Bar Association Committee on Commercial Law & Bankruptcy, 1988
Law Advisory Commission-Personal & Small Business Bankruptcy
Law of the State Bar of California, 1996-2000
Mr. Bayer is frequently sought out for interview on television, radio and newspaper.

Important notice required by Federal Law:
We are a debt relief agency pursuant to Federal Law §528 of Title 11 of the US Code. We provide legal assistance and help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.

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