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.

University of LaVerne College of Law

J.D. (1979)

California State University, Northridge

B.A. (1975)

President (former)

Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum

1995 - 1996

Served as president of California's leading insolvency professional's organization, 500+ members.

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

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

California

Since 1979

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Flat fees for most bankruptcy cases, quoted in advance.

Bankruptcy

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief

Consumer Law

Class Action, Lemon Law

Q. What are my recourses when a tow yard totaled my vehicle so it can't be driven and won't let me retrieve my property?

1 August 2021

A: YOUR RECOURSE IS TO SUE THE SELLER FOR FRAUD, AND SUE THE TOW YARD FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE. LOOK INTO DOING THIS IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT. YOU MIGHT ALSO ASK THE DMV TO INVESTIGATE THE PHONY TAGS.

Q. I sell herbs online for ritual and ceremonial purposes. Can I be held liable if someone consumes or misuses product?

31 July 2021

A: You are really asking for trouble. You already know that people are misusing the poisons that you are selling. You even admit it! It is highly likely that anyone injured from your product will sue you, even if they did not follow or read the warnings on your package. Suppose a child who does not yet read consumes your substances? What if an illiterate adult consumes them? What about a person who does not read and comprehend English? Suppose a customer removes some of the material from the original packaging and later that person or someone else who has never seen the original packaging ingests your product? We could go on and on yet never think of all the ways that your poison package might be misused and kill someone. This should shock you: You can even be sued if someone died from using these substances even though they bought it from someone else! They don't even have to prove they bought it from you, and can sue all distributors of the substance. This is what happened with asbestos lawsuits, and other products! Do you have product liability insurance? I bet you don't. I doubt that an insurer would even write you a policy because of the inherent risks. Your own confidence in the benefits of ritualistic and ceremonial use do not shield you from the responsibility for irresponsible use. In my opinion you might even face possible criminal prosecution. I frankly do not understand why you would put people at risk with such poisonous substances, just to turn a buck. It might make you feel better to call this stuff "herbs." But the reality is that these are deadly poison.

Q. Can a person who sells her auctioneer services conduct business and hold auctions if the company isn't bonded by the sos

30 July 2021

A: This sounds like a matter of government regulation. That would be between her and state licensing agency. She will likely face a fine. It should not affect the validity of the auction sales.