Lenore L. Albert, Esq.
7755 Center Avenue #1100, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Ph: 714-372-2264
SUMMARY
Hands on owner of a sole proprietorship with multi-industry experience and a proven track
record of maintaining a good reputation of zealously and competently representing my clients for
the past 9 years. I successfully handled many different types of legal matters by devoting my
attention to each matter, applying my business background in finance and economics to the
situation and factoring in compassion in giving my legal advice and strategy to my clients. I like
the practice of law because it combines some of my most favorite things: creativity, change,
intellectual debate in the pursuit of helping another human being, the ability to give back, and a
good game of chess.
LICENSE
California State Bar Number 210876 as of Dec. 5, 2000
EXPERIENCE
Owner 2001 to present
Law Offices of Lenore Albert
This practice originally started representing a select clientele base by providing legal services for
all of their legal needs from estate planning and business transactions to litigation. As the
business developed, this office became known for handling cases in 5 primary legal areas:
business litigation, personal injury, contracts/agreements including estate planning, and
intellectual property matters. My newest creation is a web based business model
(www.interactivecounsel.com) that offers unbundled legal services to individuals and small
businesses who find it economically more desirable to seek out limited representation during
recessionary times. My responsibilities and achievements include:
? Overall day to day management responsibilities for this sole proprietorship which has
contracted, expanded and changed over the years.
? Built a reputation, presumably, of zealous and competent representation of my clients
because the opposition retained some of the largest preeminent firms to defend against claims
I filed on behalf of my clients. The list of opposing firms include:
o K&L Gates, LLP “approximately 1800 lawyers who practice in 35 offices located on
three continents” K&L Gates, LLP,
o Horvitz & Levy, LLP “largest firm in the nation specializing exclusively in civil appellate
litigation” Horvitz & Levy, LLP
o Bryan Cave LLP, “a leading business and litigation firm…[w]ith, more than 1,100
attorneys and other professionals in 19 offices worldwide” Bryan Cave LLP
o Jones Day * Ford, Walker, Haggerty & Behr * Arent Fox, LLP * Cihigoyentche,
Grossberg & Clouse.
? Assisted persons and small companies in starting up a variety of business ventures,
modifying them, expanding them and in some cases, winding them down and dissolving
them.
AVVO rating of 8.0/10 “Excellent” Accredited BBB rating of A+
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Lenore L. Albert, Esq.
7755 Center Avenue #1100, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Ph: 714-372-2264
? Advised high net worth individuals, businesses and average income individuals with special
needs then prepared complete estate planning documents as required (wills, trusts, durable
power of attorney, health care directives, real property deed transfer documents and
documents for banking needs).
? Hands on litigation from beginning to end: client interviews and intake, witness interviews,
written and oral discovery; pleadings, petitions, administrative mandamus, law and motion
matters including discovery motions, demurrers, motions to dismiss, motions to strike,
judgment on the pleadings, summary judgment motions, injunctions, restraining orders,
attachments, writs, mediation, impleader/interpleader, anti-SLAPP motions, motions in
limine, good faith settlement motions, motions to vacate judgment/order, motions for new
trial, and request for statement of decisions; alternative dispute resolution including
settlements, arbitrations, CRASH and trial de novo; all aspects of trial preparation including
technology selection and coordination for use at trial, first chaired bench trials, first chaired
jury trials, prepared trial motions, trial memorandums and appellate briefs; delivered oral
argument to trial courts, jurors and appellate courts on pretrial, trial and post-trial issues. ? Represented individuals, small businesses and state and federal agencies. ? Obtained a $1.84 million jury verdict in pro per motor vehicle collision/personal injury case
after prior attorney attempted to settle the case for $15,000.00 without doing any discovery or
work up. Jury verdict later vacated by Court of Appeal based on alleged special jury
instruction by the court and case is pending a new trial.
? Took over and successfully obtained a reversal of summary judgment on appeal and a 6
figure settlement for a client in a premises liability (slip/trip and fall) case prior to trial after
initial attorney terminated attorney/client relationship pre-appeal. ? Represented a Chapter 7 Trustee as special counsel to proceed on a business litigation
counterclaim of interference of contract/economic advantage and fraud in state court on
behalf of the estate and creditors claim resulting in a victorious settlement 25% above initial
mandatory settlement conference demand by client (35% above initial mandatory settlement
demand with costs included).
? Achieved a high 5 figure settlement plus the cancellation of three (3) advance money
mortgages and cancellation of the promissory note for a defendant client by cross-
complaining to a declaratory relief action which resulted in a cross-complaint to the cross-
complaint.
? Obtained a confidential settlement in federal court for a defending/cross-complaining client
originally sued by a cosmetics marketing corporation alleging intellectual property
infringement, tortious interference and fraud.
? Represented the People of The State of California via special agent agreement in attempting
to recover hidden assets in securities fraud judgments.
? Represented the People of the State of Nevada via special agent agreement in attempting to
collect on wrongful death judgments and student loan cases where debtors were located
within California.
AVVO rating of 8.0/10 “Excellent” Accredited BBB rating of A+
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Lenore L. Albert, Esq.
7755 Center Avenue #1100, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Ph: 714-372-2264 ? Obtained reversal of an Anti-SLAPP dismissal on appeal in an internet defamation case
which spawned national social media internet attention on cyber law and the Federal
Communications Protection Act.
? Successfully obtained reversal in the Court of Appeal on various pre-trial and post-trial
matters.
? Counseled/advised, prepared documents and instituted, as appropriate, corporate formalities,
silent partnerships, joint ventures, takeover/buy out agreements, policy manuals, executive
employment agreements for business startups.
Legal Research Fellow/Research Assistant 1994-1997
McGeorge School of Law Prof. Yelpaala
Researched international laws (eg WIPO/TRIPPS), franchising agreements and multinational
corporations (MNCs) for various symposiums, class lectures, articles and book reviews.
? Assisted in developing the democratic public policy model/plan for the country of
Turkmenistan after post communism.
? Researched international technology transfer agreements and oil and mineral rights treaties of
various countries all over the world.
Financial Analyst and Economic Forecaster 1993
Sizzler International, Headquarters
Prepared economic forecast models and market reports for the executives and board.
Performed financial analysis and reviewed store data and made cannibalization reports.
? Responsible for the market analysis of the “kids bar” invented by the CEO which was
heralded as the biggest invention since the creation of the “salad bar” at the time.
General Accountant 1990-1992
City of Long Beach – Port of Long Beach
Prepared financial statements, cash flows, income statements, balance sheets, payroll auditing
and other general accounting functions. Audited various work programs, imports/exports, joint
ventures, financial investments and rental revenues.
? Received a letter of thanks for serving Long Beach during the Los Angeles riots. Head of Inventory Control and Regional Purchasing Manager 1989-1990
International Paper Co.
Managed perpetual inventory system of rolled stock, supervised and trained others. Responsible
for regional purchasing with a $2 million budget and the monthly close of books with regard to
purchasing, receiving, accounts payable/receivable, and inventory control; and held computer
security clearance for the regional database of all operations in the west beyond our region.
? Member of the QIP team as highlighted in Forbes magazine.
? Created a decentralized purchasing and receiving system and trained management on the
procedures that resulted the capture of unaccounted monies due in the 6 figure range in
addition to added control and cost savings to the company.
AVVO rating of 8.0/10 “Excellent” Accredited BBB rating of A+
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Lenore L. Albert, Esq.
7755 Center Avenue #1100, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Ph: 714-372-2264
EDUCATION
McGeorge School of Law Juris Doctorate in Law
International Moot court participant and honors board electee
NJS child abuse hearsay federal research program participant (approx 60 trials)
CSU Long Beach Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Minority business students economics tutor
Univ of Pac/Salzburg Univ Austro-American Inst of Ed. International Legal Studies Cert. Studied under many well respected professors including Associate U.S. Supreme Court justice
Anthony J. Kennedy.
AWARDS
Certificate of Appreciation Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles 2007
Orange County Bar Association 2003 Certificate of Completion –
College of Trial Advocacy
(Civil)
Who’s Who in America 1997 Marquis Who’s Who in
America
Who’s Who in American Law 1996 Marquis Who’s Who in
American Law
Who’s Who in American Women 1995 Marquis Who’s Who in
American Women
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Member American Bar Association Member State Bar of California 2000 to present
Member 2000 to present United States District Court for the
District of Central California Member United States Supreme Court 2007 to present
Member Better Business Bureau 2010 to present
Former member Motion Picture & Television Fund
Professional Advisory Network Former member Fedl Bar Assn, Orange County Bar Assn,
LA County Bar Assn, OCTLA, CAALA
AVVO rating of 8.0/10 “Excellent” Accredited BBB rating of A+
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Lenore L. Albert, Esq.
7755 Center Avenue #1100, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Ph: 714-372-2264
PUBLISHED LEGAL ARTICLES
Economically Obtaining Juror The Gavel (OCTLA) 2010 Declarations
Turn Those Judicial Admissions The Gavel (OCTLA) 2008 Into Special Jury Instructions
What Plaintiff’s Lawyers Need CAALA Advocate 2007 To Know About the SLAPP
Statutes
PAST CONTRIBUTIONS & VOLUNTEER WORK
Secretary of the Pacific Sailing Yacht Club 2009;
Government Relations Board, Public Speaking Bureau, and Listserve Executive Committee
member of Consumer Advocates of Los Angeles (CAALA) up to 2007;
Organizer/Creator of the annual Listserve Luncheon at the Vegas CAALA Annual Convention
Fundraising event volunteer for the 2008 Joe Biden Presidential election campaign
A student member of the Shakespeare club, debate team, tennis team, gymnastics team and
Town Hall meeting volunteer.
Volunteer Judge American Bar Association National Finals for law
student negotiating skills
competition Volunteer Judge American Association for Regional Finals for law
Justice student mock trial
competition
Current AVVO rating 8.0/10 “Excellent”
Accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) current rating A+
AVVO rating of 8.0/10 “Excellent” Accredited BBB rating of A+
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