The Law Offices of Patricia S. Depew is an experienced California legal practice focusing on the areas of immigration and naturalization, consumer bankruptcy, including Chapter 7, 11, and 13, insurance coverage and bad faith on behalf of insureds and entertainment law. The firm represents clients throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County and the San Fernando Valley region, Ventura County and the surrounding areas.
A major focus of the firm's practice involves Immigration and Naturalization law. Patricia Depew provides concerned representation of its national and international clients in all matters related to immigration, naturalization, and foreign and U.S. business ventures in the United States and abroad. The firm represents clients before the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly known as the INS) and U.S. Immigration Court, and provides guidance in matters relating to family and employment-based immigration and naturalization, visas, citizenship, political asylum and deportation.
Another major focus is consumer bankruptcy. Patricia Depew provides comprehensive and practical bankruptcy advice and representation to small business, individuals and families. She understands that every client is unique . Working closely with her clients, she seeks solutions that are in her clients' long term best interests for achieving their goals. Sometimes this involves filing a bankruptcy or reorganization petition. However, in some cases, she works with clients and discovers that bankruptcy is not in their best interests, and that loan workouts are better options.
In addition to immigration and bankruptcy representation, Patricia Depew has established a solid reputation for protecting the interests of people who are being treated unfairly by their insurance company. All too often insurance companies display bad faith by delaying payments, denying claims, low-balling claims or inn other ways not meeting their obligations under the terms of the policy. Ms. Depew aggressively pursues clams against insurance companies who fail to provide the coverage that they promised.
Finally, Patricia Depew continues to work with writers, directors, producers and actors to make sure that their interests are protected whether it is through contract negotiation and review or the registration and enforcement of intellectual property rights. Ms. Depew's previous experience as a producer and director allows her to fully understand the concerns of her entertainment clients and she is able to competently respond to the multiple issues and problems her clients face.
