Andrew Griffin | El Cajon Bankruptcy Lawyer

• California State Bar Association | Member
• San Diego County Bar Association | Member
• Foothills Bar Association | Member
• California Board of Realtors | Member

• Outstanding Services Award | San Diego Voluntary Lawyer Program

A woman came to me after two unsuccessful attempts to remove a tenant that had not paid rent for over a year. She was 7 months pregnant and clearly emotionally stressed regarding the eviction. She had no money to pay an attorney because the tenant was not paying the rent and she was behind in the mortgage payment with the bank threatening foreclosure. The tenant did everything she could do to delay the eviction process. She filed a motion to quash, followed by a demurrer, followed by a discrimination action the federal court and ultimately a bankruptcy to stop the eviction. Had it not been for my knowledge of the bankruptcy and landlord-tenant laws, the tenant would have remained in the unit living for free another six months. Thanks to my work she was allowed to save her home and remove the tenant.

My practice has been built on 4 principle pillars 1) living my life on undivided integrity 2) Demonstrating a positive attitude 3) Considering other people's interest as more important than my own and 4)Not settling for anything less than excellence. I started my practice over 35 years ago, before the internet became the leading source of information. I obtained my clients based upon referrals as a result of following these 4 principals. The referral allowed me to stay in business in the same location for over 30 years.As a result, I have been able to build a successful practice.

A client should like to a lawyer who, listens, is informed and will be zealous in the pursuit of the case. The attorney should have integrity, be positive, consider his client's problems as more important than their own, and pursuing excellence.

Knowledge of the Courts and/or clerks along with the reputation of a lawyer is critical not only to the lawyer's practice but to the clients that he or she represents. This office regularly practices before the 4 bankruptcy judges and has a knowledge of the Southern District of California Bankruptcy court's policies and procedures and personnel. Running afoul of the local rules of court can be a disaster to a client's case. The same is true of the Landlord/Tenant actions. I am in the Unlawful Detainer (eviction) Courtroom 3 to 5 times each week. Knowledge of the law is imperative, but knowledge of local rules, and personnel (especially the judges and their tendencies) can be the difference in winning or losing.

I believe in keeping the client informed. I have videos, blogs and weekly newsletters that I prepare for my clients. There is a private online board where the clients are informed of every aspect of their case. They can upload and download receive all documents related to their case along with a calendar of events relevant to their case. The site allows messages to be sent between the client and all staff members.

The most rewarding aspect of my job is touching the lives of others in a positive manner. That was the goal when I applied for law schools over 40 years ago and I am happy to say that I continue to fulfill that goal.

I am a licensed California Real Estate Broker so I bring my knowledge of real estate practice with my knowledge of the law. I am a musician and involved in the community.

I am an active member of my church. I play the piano/keyboard and am the leader of the worship and praise service. I am a father of an active 8-year-old daughter which I teach in group youth piano classes.