Atty. Michael R. Sment
Mr. Sment has earned an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry, for his professionalism and ethics.
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Michael R. Sment is a Principal based in Ventura, California, practicing at Law Offices of Michael R. Sment. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, creditor rights, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1979), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1981), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1981), and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1982). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D. Law, 1979) and University of Southern California (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Ventura, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Sment has earned an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry, for his professionalism and ethics
- Representative transactions - Creditor Representation in Chapter 11 reorganizations including: - Land Source Communities Development LLC (2009-2010) - Delphi Automotive Inc. (2006) - Global Crossing Telecommunications Ltd. (2004) - BIBO Inc. (2000) Representative cases - BFP v
- Resolution Trust Corporation, 511 U.S. 531, 114 S.Ct. 1757 (USSC 1994) - In re BFP, 974 F.2d 1144 (CA9 1992) - In re Taylor, 884 F.2d 478 (CA9 1989) - Walker v
- California Mortgage Service, 861 F.2d 597 (CA9 1988) Associations and memberships - Ventura County Bar Association (Member, Bankruptcy Section, 1991—; Chairman, 1999—) - Ventura Bankruptcy Forum (Member, 1993—) - State Bar of California (Member, Real Property Section, 1980—) - Los Angeles County Bar Association (Member, Commercial Law/Bankruptcy Section, 1984-2004) Biographical details - State of California, District Court of Appeal (4th District), Senior Research Attorney, 1979-1980, Extern, 1978 - Member, San Diego Law Review, 1978-1979 - Senior Research Fellow, University of San Diego (B
- Siegan, "Economics & The Law"), 1978-1979 - Judge Pro Tempore, Ventura County Superior Court, 1991-- - Judicial Arbitrator, Ventura County Superior Court, 1992-- - Settlement Officer, Ventura County Superior Court, 1998-2009 - Mediator, U.S
- Bankruptcy Court (Central District CA), 1995-- - Instructor, Ventura College of Law (Legal Research), 2002-2003 - Instructor/Adjunct Professor, Oxnard College (Contracts, Business Law, Legal Research, Evidence, Civil Litigation, Torts), 1991-- - Member, California Federation of Teachers and American Federation of Teachers, 1991-- - Board Member, Assistant Editor, Author, Citations Magazine, 1994-- - Member, American Bankruptcy Institute, 1985-2005 - Fellow: Advisor Award, Oxnard High School Law Academy, 2010
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael R. Sment is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Michael R. Sment is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in California →
Michael R. Sment is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in California →
Michael R. Sment is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Ventura are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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