LeverLaw – Law Offices of Steven B. Lever

As if having to go to an attorney for any reason isn’t stressful enough, Steve Lever and his firm did nothing to help me. Instead, I was pressured into doing things I could not do due to my very busy schedule and received long drawn-​out letters and emails threatening to terminate my representation AFTER I had already paid $ 3,000 for Steve’s ‘services.’ Even after meeting with Steve for EVERY scheduled appt and meeting the final deadline, THEY terminated my representation. Their entire office also stopped returning my emails and phone calls and apparently changed or disconnected the numbers that they had texted me from for the past months. How is that possible? I pay THEM to help me while I’m dealing with this horrible, stressful situation and THEY stop all communication with ME. Crooked, awful, disgusting. It’s no wonder why everyone hates attorneys.

If you’re reading these reviews, you have found yourself in a financial pickle. Do yourself a favor and call LeverLaw and schedule a consultation. Mr. Lever and his team are professionals — you will never feel any judgement. He and his staff are extremely efficient so you will always know what your next steps are. On top of that, Mr. Lever is very approachable and always available to answer questions. Calling is the hardest part in this journey, but trust me, you will be so happy you took that step!

From the first contact of Lever Law to the completion of my Meeting of Creditors, I had a feeling of personal service with my bankruptcy process. I think one of the hardest actions is to ask or reach out for help but I came to a point that taking action on my financial situation was necessary. I felt shame and self-​judgment and finally reached out by e-​mail to Lever Law. I received immediate response from Steve Lever’s office in a positive and understanding way. At NO time during the process did I ever feel judged or lectured as to how I ended up in the financial place I was in.
Professionalism was first and foremost in a caring and sensitive way from our first contact, meeting and filing to each communication. I knew I was in good hands. My specific case had many nuances to it and Steve was knowledgeable and well informed to present my filing in a well organize and understanding way to the bankruptcy trustee.
I was notified of each thing I was required to do, forms that I was required to submit and meetings I was required to attend with phone calls, e mails and text messages. Madeline, and all of Steve’s support assistance, was kind with simple directions I could understand and available for any questions I had during the process.
The last step was the meeting of creditors to confirm the information I had presented within my bankruptcy filling was correct. I was met with an attorney associate of Steve Lever’s office who was very respectful and kind. Once we were at the table in front of the Trustee it was evident that the associate was knowledgeable about my case and could easily support and guide me through this easy process.
I am grateful I took the step to reach out for help, complete the bankruptcy process and start fresh a new clean forward step in my life more knowledgeable of how to organize my finances to assist me in my daily home finances in my life. Thank you Lever Law! I would highly recommend Steve Lever and his office to anyone looking to end a hard financial situation and start fresh while being supported and pointed in a positive financial direction.

Steve really helped me with my chapter 7. His rates were affordable and gave me a discount for paying all up front. He’s very responsive and informative. His assistant is on top of everything especially making sure you’ve got everything especially reminders for appointments. I will definitely recommend anyone seeking assistance with BK to steve!

I was referred to LeverLaw from a family member. The first attempt to contact was the hardest for me since I had finally come to terms that this step in life may be one to take for a fresh start to financial freedom. Steven and his staff made me feel comfortable and at ease with every office visit and walked me through every step of my case. Steven Lever is honest and experienced and answered every question I had without judgement. I would definitely recommend Steven Lever to anyone who finds themselves needing his professional help.

I’m a lifelong journalist trained to look at every situation with a cynical eye and to investigate all situations. When it comes to bankruptcy, Steve Lever is the real deal. Honest, knowledgeable and experienced. My family finances would have crashed and burned without him.
After 19 years as editor of highly profitable sections of The Orange County Register, I was blindsided by a «salary dump» layoff engineered by the new company boss, a former casino executive from Las Vegas.
With a mortgage, kid in college at UCI and family medical expenses, I was suddenly faced with little money coming in and a lot of money going out.
Steve Lever was our guide and protector as we sold our house and filed for bankruptcy. He gave us a set price for his services, met with us regularly and explained each step. He and his staff handled all communications with sometimes aggressive and intimidating creditors, mapped out the timing of the many moves we had to make and ensured we could keep as many assets as possible. Bankruptcy is never painless, but Steve was our shield against the most onerous aspects of the process.
Losing your job and facing bankruptcy is depressing and humbling. Steve not only had the technical and legal know-​how to navigate the confusing legal system, but always treated my family with dignity, warmth and good humor. He made us feel like we could make it through. He also helped us learn how not to repeat mistakes we made before.
Bankruptcy laws are there to help people have a chance at starting over. We have. I’ve since recommended Steve to many friends and he has worked with my parents to secure their future in retirement. He has my trust — and I always verify.

Steven and Madeleine were incredibly patient and kind in helping me with one of the hardest choices I had to make. They both were prompt in replying to my questions that came up throughout the years. Steven listens and offers great legal advice.

I make more money than would allow me to file a Chapter 7, so I had to file Chapter 13. Soon thereafter we had a family situation where my wife had to stop working and move back East. It left us without enough to implement the Chapter 13 Plan. Steve had me convert to Chapter 7 even though it was a risky move from a legal standpoint, and I got through the Chapter 7. Thankfully I had counsel who could react and advise based upon my situation. He also got my credit union to waive a cross-​collateralization clause so they would give me back a pink slip after I paid off my car loan and not demand I pay the credit card debt. That and a lot of other things make me glad I used LeverLaw as my case has had a really good outcome.

Just had my first meeting with Steve and he has put me and my husband completely at ease with out BK situation. He was up front with us about our options and helped us pick the best course of action for our situation. Looking forward to working with him and his staff.

Steve is an excellent attorney and his staff is always prompt to respond to inquires and to ensure all of the necessary information is provided timely. I absolutely recommend Lever Law.

I was referred to attorney Steven Lever by attorney Alisa Admiral. I had some serious financial issues. I had a prior job loss and felt completely overwhelmed with my debt situation. Attorney Steven Lever took his value time to listen to my problems. He is a honest and professional attorney. My experience with Steven Lever was outstanding. He didn’t take my case because it’s not the right time. If I have a chance, I would consider to hire attorney Steven for my case in the future. Thank you Mr. Lever

I struggled with the Bankruptcy process. It’s not a easy decision. Steve Lever and his team made me feel very comfortable with the whole process. They explained everything I needed to do, what to expect. The communication is awesome. I would definitely recommend this company to everyone interested in filing for Bankruptcy.

I delayed declaring bankruptcy for over 2 years, thinking there had to be some way I could avoid it. When I finally admitted that my only choice was filing, I started researching lawyers. I’m really happy I found LeverLaw. Steve and his staff have been great. The cost was reasonable, they answered all of my questions promptly, and I can finally start saving for my future. As a plus, the nearby parking lot is free for a couple of hours.

I have never worked with a more professional office than Steven’s! His whole staff kept me totally informed every step of the way through my process. The directions to where I needed to be in L.A. were perfect & believe me I get lost easily! Everyone involved genuinely cared about how I felt & made me comfortable in an uncomfortable process for me. I would use them again if needed. I recommend them to anyone & EVERYONE! Thank you for what you do Steven!

Lever Law is awesome.
Steve and his staff made me very comfortable with the whole bankruptcy process right from the beginning and were always there to answer my questions.
Excellent communication!
I highly recommend using Lever Law.

Steven was the most professional attorney I could find after going to 3 other offices in Long Beach. He was able to answer my questions, putting my mind to ease about the whole process, all before taking a dime of my money. It has been 4 years later and my credit is doing well after maintaining a good credit history since my bankruptcy, which Steven advised as critical to getting a new start.

We were soooo very lucky to have found Mr. Lever. Our case was complicated. Before we went to his office, we saw many others and were even referred to another attorney that was supposed to be the «best in southern California». When that attorney told us we literally «could not» file bankruptcy and that our case essentially had no hope, we almost gave up. Then I ran across his office online and thought lets try one more time. From that first visit we knew we were in good hands. Instead of shying away from a complex case, he seemed intrigued that it would not be a cookie cutter case. Long story short we were able to file and saved our home. We have a fresh start and no longer have nightmares. Everyone in Mr. Lever’s office is professional and kind and patient. We can’t thank them enough for their amazing work. Highly recommended. Hopefully you will ever need them. BUT if you do, this is the place to go.

I have to thank Steve Lever and his able assistant Madeleine (and others on his team). After running up insurmountable debt trying to keep my home and after spending months (years) trying to work with my lender and my creditors, I finally HAD to seek protection under bankruptcy. When I met Steve he made it all sound reasonable and worked me through the intricacies. I was well represented at the court and my Chapter 13 plan was approved. Suddenly and unexpectedly I lost my job after 15 years and Steve helped me through multiple motions get my case discharged successfully. I am very grateful to them.

This review is a year late, but better late than never!
Steven was fantastic! I was very fortunate to come across his Web site. He made me feel comfortable from the start and explained everything completely and in terms I could understand. I greatly appreciated that his rates were completely fair and that he treated me as though I was a ‘normal’ person even though I was going through a BK.
Even when all was said and done he answered my calls and questions that I had later down the line.
If anyone is looking for an attorney they should trust in Steven.

We cannot thank you enough for all that you have done for us. You have made a difficult situation somewhat simple. I never held lawyers in high regard, but you have brought me around. You truly are great at what you do and we appreciate all the hard work you put into our case, how freely you answered our questions and the amount of time you gave to us in those initial meetings. I can honestly say that our initial meeting was what sold us on you and your firm. You did not disappoint.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you,