Providing Los Angeles County with Bankruptcy, Business Litigation, Loan Modification, and Real Estate Legal Services
OakTree Law, a well-known bankruptcy and financially focused legal services provider in Southern California, is proud to serve the city of Pasadena. Since 2009, we’ve been helping clients address their unique financial situations. Our business is built on the compassion of founder Julie J. Villalobos and a team of lawyers experienced in many aspects of financial law.
Location Information
OakTree Law
225 S Lake Ave, Suite 300
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 317-7340
Our law firm has a fondness for this great community. Pasadena is a lively city that represents the spirit of Southern California; it’s where the Tournament of Roses Parade is held every January and where one can catch a Saturday college football game at the Rose Bowl. Whether it’s sports, performing arts, shopping, or history, Pasadena has so much to offer.
Why OakTree Law
When bankruptcy and other financial matters are in play, you need an experienced attorney. Our legal team always looks out for clients’ best interests. We’re nationally recognized for our bankruptcy and foreclosure services. Clients in Los Angeles and Orange Counties therefore can depend on us to achieve the financial relief and legal support they need. We provide individual consultations in Pasadena and work with you every step of the way, doing everything necessary to ensure your case prevails.
Our Legal Services
Bankruptcy
Numerous types of bankruptcy protection are available; we can help you make the best of the right solution for you. Whether it’s personal or franchise bankruptcy, the process has always had a stigma attached to it, although it can provide a practical, and positive, outcome. Our Pasadena bankruptcy attorney can work with you whether financial issues are threatening your mortgage or high credit card debt is the problem. We specialize in the following types of bankruptcy:
- Chapter 7: An individual or business can discharge unsecured debt, pay down debts, or sell assets by filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. It is often suited for individuals overwhelmed by credit card payments or medical bills.
- Chapter 11: If you or your business has a high net worth, Chapter 11 bankruptcy protects your assets. It allows for the reorganization of a business and for owners to retain control, while stripping substantial amounts of debt.
- Chapter 13: Have a steady income but lots of debt? Chapter 13 bankruptcy secures your property and allows you to reorganize your debts to create a repayment plan that works for you; collection efforts stop as long as you make required payments.
- Chapter 20: Combining Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings, Chapter 20 bankruptcy discharges some debt and allows you to pay the remainder. Our Pasadena bankruptcy attorney can help you navigate this complex process and get out of debt.
Foreclosure
If your financial situation is so tight you can’t keep up with mortgage payments, foreclosure can force you out of your home. Nonetheless, there are many rights that homeowners have, which our foreclosure attorney can help you with.
Loan Modification
By altering the terms of your mortgage loan, you may end up with lower monthly payments and a reduced interest rate. Modifications can be made on a temporary or permanent basis, and you may qualify if you have an adjustable-rate and/or high interest rate mortgage, the amount due on the loan exceeds what the property is worth, or you’re facing some other financial hardship.
Business and Civil Litigation
Our attorneys are skilled at business litigation in situations where a client is dealing with a breach of contract, corporate or partnership dispute, intellectual property violation, misrepresentation/fraud, or wrongful termination. No matter how complicated your case is, our team can pursue your claim and fight for the best possible outcome.
Estate Planning
Estate planning creates a strategy to manage your assets should you pass away or be unable to manage them. Our estate planning attorney can help draft wills, living trusts, advance health care directives, or a durable power of attorney as well as ensure a seamless distribution of property to intended beneficiaries.
Short Sale Negotiation
When you can’t continue making loan payments, and your property is worth less than what you owe, a short sale may be the best option. We work with lenders to approve short sales when financial hardship makes meeting loan obligations impossible.
Mortgage Litigation
Has your lender threatened foreclosure or denied your request for a loan modification? There are additional options you may not know about, such as taking legal action against your lender with the help of our litigation experts who can defend your home and dignity.
Notary Services
Our in-house notary service is available to ensure necessary documents are legal and binding per California law. We can notarize adoption papers, affidavits, deeds, divorce/settlement/pre-nuptial agreements, escrow and title documents, legal documents, powers of attorney, trusts, and more.
Personal Injury
If you’ve been in a car, truck, bicycle, or motorcycle accident or were injured due to a slip and fall, medical malpractice, defective product, or dog bite, our attorneys can provide the legal support needed to get you fairly compensated. Damages can include compensation for physical and emotional harm, medical bills, and loss of income to name a few.
Real Estate Law
Home and business owners can face a variety of legal challenges. Our team can assist in contract negotiations, corporate planning in relation to real estate investments, eminent domain matters, evictions, landlord-tenant disputes, property sales, real estate closings, leasing, and title review.
Contact OakTree Law Today
Our attorneys assist Pasadena home and business owners with a variety of legal matters. Whether you need a bankruptcy attorney, are seeking a loan modification, or need a lawyer to help with civil or business litigation, OakTree Law is here to help. Call 626-317-7340 to speak with a bankruptcy attorney in Pasadena, conveniently off S. Lake Avenue, or fill out our evaluation form for a free evaluation of your case.