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Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements...
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Contact
Phone: 213-388-1611
Address: 3699 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 747 · Los Angeles, CA 90010
Background
Licensed since: 1999
Law school: Southwestern Law School
Education: Juris Doctor Degree from Southwestern University Law School. I obtained my Juris Doctor as an evening student at Southwestern University Law School while working full time as a CPA. I was awarded the Cali Excellence for the Future Award in International Tax for attaining the highest grade in the class. I was also awarded the Southwestern Exceptional Achievement Award in Federal Tax Administration and Litigation for attaining the highest grade in that class. I also worked as a law clerk for the Law Offices of Hugh Duff Robertson where I learned estate tax planning for high net worth entertainers and celebrities. I also prepared the client's tax returns, trust, wills, and drafted entertainment contracts., 1995-1999; Executive Education in Value Investing Columbia University, Columbia Business School - New York Studied various techniques in valuing business. Went through numerous case studies in valuing businesses such as Amazon, John Deer, and other publicly traded companies using the Asset Value Method, Earnings Power Method, and Franchise Value Method. It is the same class Warren Buffett took under then Columbia University Professor Benjamin Graham., 2020-2021; Bachelor's of Science Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Public Accounting California State University, San Bernardino I took all the accounting classes needed to take the CPA exam from accounting 101 and 102, intermediate accounting, cost accounting, advanced accounting dealing with mergers and acquisition, taxation, audit, and management. I was a member of the Accounting Society. I also took 1 semester of MBA course but decided not to go forward with the MBA program in order to focus in passing the CPA exam and obtaining my CPA license., 1986-1989
Languages: English; Spanish; Tagalog
Certifications: Board Certified Family Law Specialist, The State Bar of California I have been recertified 4 times by the California State bar in 5 year increments. Each time, the California State Bar evaluates my credentials, experience, and peer review., 2010; Bar License No. 201538 issued by the State Bar of California., 1999; Certified Public Accountant License 62538 issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. State Board of Accountancy. Currently Inactive. I am not currently practicing accounting., 1992
Professional activity: Philippine American Bar Association 2023-2025 Advisory Board 2007-2022 Board Member 2006 Chairman 2005 President - led the organization and planned and organized local bar events. 2002-2004 Board Member Participated in bar events and functions; 2000-2025 Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association Attended LACBA seminars particularly in the area of family law.
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