JOANN R. DEUTCH, Attorney
12522 Mooorpark Street
Los Angeles, Ca 91604
(818) 753-9922
SKYPE: JoannDeutch
BAR MEMBERSHIPS:
California Bar
District of Columbia Bar (retired)
Massachusetts Bar (retired)
Federal Court: California & District of Columbia
1990 - Present: Law Offices of Joann R. Deutch (Studio City, California)
Offering advice; drafting and representation on all civil agreements and contracts. Separation Agreements; Pre-nuptial Agreements; Employment Agreements; Property Leases; interpreting any legal documents, including Wills, Trusts, or materials from other states. I will appear with, or assist clients with their preparation for appearances before City and/or State agencies.
2007 – 2008: Certified Independent Elections Administrator for the City of Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment. As an independent contractor I was responsible for the oversight of the public elections for the Board of Directors for several Neighborhood Councils.
2007: On Sabbatical writing a history of Studio City, California from original source materials.
2008 – Present: www.Canyon-News.com Weekly columnist submitting articles under the column “Point of View: 10 Degrees Cooler”. The paper appears both in print and online.
2009 Van Nuys News Press. www.vannuysnewspress.com. Monthly column giving legal advice. “Practical Legal Pointers by Joann Deutch, Attorney”. The paper appears in both print and online.
American Arbitration Association: Commercial and civil arbitrator.
Superior Court Arbitration Panel: Commercial and business arbitrator.
Pro Bono Activities: 2003-2004 Chair, Land Use Committee; Studio City Neighborhood Council: 2004 – longest serving member Studio City Neighborhood Council , Land Use Committee; 2004-2006 Los Angeles Women’s Collaborative; Board Member and Secretary; 2000-2002 President, Studio City Chamber of Commerce [ served on the board from 1988 through 2006]; Delegate United Chambers of Commerce; Director, Studio City Farmer’ Market; Chair, Studio City Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee, Commissioner, Business Advisory Commission, Speaker, California Assembly, Robert Hertzberg; Commissioner, Business Advisory Commission, Los Angeles City Councilman, Jack Weiss.
1984-1990: Law Offices of Mark Brifman, A.P.C. Managing Associate (Encino, CA)
Senior Associate in three lawyer firm. Principally business and general commercial litigation, including pre-trial attachment and post-judgment enforcement. Pursued creditors through fraudulent bankruptcy proceedings.
1983: Law Offices of Joann R. Deutch (Washington, D.C.)
Representing and counseling business in transaction and civil litigation matters.
Pro Bono Activities: Of counsel Worldwide, Women's Legal Defense Fund, Acting Chair, Domestic Counseling Committee; The District of Columbia Bar Association, Chair, Immigration Committee; Lawyer Referral Service, Trainer, Screening Committee; Coalition of Groups Interested in Battered Women's Rights.
1979-1980: Legal Services of the Virgin Islands (St. Croix)
General civil litigation in U.S. District Court and territorial courts (procedures in territorial courts governed by U.S. Federal Rules of Procedure and Evidence). I was involved in "impact litigation." Worked closely with the Governor to develop special federal legislation.
Publications: The U.S. Virgin Islands: Splintering the Migrant Family, Migration Today, June 1979.
Explaining the Law. Training material.
1978-1979: Community Law Offices (Washington D.C.), a non profit public interest law firm
Litigation including family, probate, bankruptcy, employment and landlord/tenant matters, appearing in both judicial and administrative proceedings.
1977-1978: American Bar Association, Commission on Correctional Facilities and Services, Assistant Staff Director.
Duties included preparing U.S. Supreme Court amicus curia briefs; major position papers; and U.S. Congressional testimony. Discussed U.S. penology with foreign officials.
PUBLICATION: The Concept of a National Corrections Academy, Report to the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Results of a Survey Inquiring into State Bar Examiners Police~ Relating to Admission of Ex-Offenders, ABA Corrections Commission, 1978.
1977- 1978 U.S.I.A. Host Family. Working with the US State Department as a host to visiting dignitaries. Spending time with them. Exchanging ideas and comparing daily life in our two countries.
EDUCATION: J.D., New York Law School, 1976 ;B.A., Boston University, 1973
With Law Offices convenient to Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Valley Village, Van Nuys, North Hollywood and Universal City
(818) 753-9922
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