Debra Sue Goldberg, Creditor Rights Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Over 37 years of legal practice · focused on Creditor Rights, Employment, and Litigation
Los Angeles, CA
Practicing creditor rights in Los Angeles since 1989.
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Debra Sue Goldberg is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Creditor Rights, Employment, and Litigation. Debra has over 37 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CA
- Experience
- over 37 years
- Known for
- Creditor Rights · Employment · Litigation
- Handles Creditor Rights, Employment, and Litigation matters from Los Angeles, CA.
- Over 37 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Debra Sue Goldberg: Debra Sue Goldberg is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Creditor Rights, Employment, and Litigation. Debra has over 37 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Debra takes on
Debra concentrates on creditor rights, employment, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Debra handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Creditor Rights
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Employment
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Litigation
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Creditor Rights cases in Los Angeles, California
Debra takes creditor rights matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Debra agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Los Angeles, California
Debra takes employment matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Debra agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Los Angeles, California
Debra takes litigation matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Debra agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Debra Sue Goldberg — creditor rights lawyer in Los Angeles
Debra Sue Goldberg is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Creditor Rights, Employment, and Litigation. Debra has over 37 years of legal experience.
Debra Sue Goldberg is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, erisa collections, labor & employment and 1 other area of law. Debra received a B.A. degree from Occidental College in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years. Debra practices in Los Angeles, CA.
Working with Debra on a creditor rights matter
Debra Sue Goldberg is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, erisa collections, labor & employment and 1 other area of law. Debra received a B.A. degree from Occidental College in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years. Debra practices in Los Angeles, CA.
Clients Debra works with
Debra reviews new inquiries case-by-case for creditor rights, employment, and litigation matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Loyola Law School
J.D. · 1989
Occidental College
B.A. · 1986
Jurisdictions
Debra's state bar admissions
U.S. Court of Appeal
1989 · ACTIVE
California
1989 · ACTIVE
Debra studied at J.D. in Loyola Law School and B.A. in Occidental College.
Law school and academic background
Debra completed J.D. in Loyola Law School and B.A. in Occidental College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Debra runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Debra's professional memberships and bar associations
Los Angeles County and American (Member, Labor and Employment Section) Bar Associations State Bar of California
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Locations
Debra Sue Goldberg's office in Los Angeles
Debra's primary office is at 3550 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 2000, Los Angeles, CA, 90010-2421. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Debra Sue Goldberg — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new creditor rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Debra usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Debra charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Debra's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Debra will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a creditor rights attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many creditor rights matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Debra
Debra discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in creditor rights practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every creditor rights matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Debra confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Debra's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many creditor rights practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Debra Sue Goldberg
How much does it cost to hire Debra for a creditor rights case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Debra walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Debra offer a free consultation?
Debra charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Debra's office. Some creditor rights attorneys offer free consults — check Debra's current terms during booking.
How long do creditor rights cases in California typically take?
Simple creditor rights matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Debra gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Debra take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Debra is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Debra will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Debra?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Debra will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Debra accepting new creditor rights clients right now?
Debra's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Creditor Rights attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Debra handles creditor rights matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified creditor rights attorneys in that community.
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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