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Karen L. Ware

Karen L. Ware

Bankruptcy, Debt, Tax & Estate Planning Lawyer in Ventura and Woodland Hills CA
  • Bankruptcy, Estate Planning
  • California
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Biography

Karen Ware represents consumers in credit and debt matters, including bankruptcy. In addition to offering bankruptcy services, Ms. Ware defends consumers in debt collection and garnishment cases in California state court. She also offers comprehensive estate planning services. Her practice emphasizes the importance of explaining all options to Clients, and the relative advantages and disadvantages of each approach. Ms. Ware is admitted to the United States District Courts for the Eastern District of California and the Central District of California. Before starting her own practice in 2006 in Bethesda, Maryland, Ms. Ware was an Associate in the National Tax Department of a “Big Four” accounting firm. Her work focused on the tax aspects of complex business transactions, including executive compensation plans, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, LLC operating agreements, and forming and unwinding partnerships. Ms. Ware was also an Associate at a Fortune 100 financial services firm, where she researched and resolved tax issues arising from complex investment transactions. In 2010, she expanded her practice to include offices in California. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology. She received her Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law, where she received the Thomas E. Berry Endowed Presidential Scholarship in Probate Law.

Education
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
B.S. | Biochemistry; Microbiology
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University of Texas - Austin
J.D.
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    We offer a free consultation by phone.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    We accept payment by credit card for non-bankruptcy matters. (Because of the restrictions of the bankruptcy code, we cannot accept credit card payment for bankruptcy fees.)
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    For most matters, we bill at a flat fee. We will quote you this fee before you hire us. We also offer payment plans.
Practice Areas
    Bankruptcy
    Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
    Estate Planning
    Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
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Contact & Map
Law Offices of Karen Ware- Ventura
1500 Palma Drive
Second Floor
Ventura, CA 93003
Telephone: (805) 284-0760