Welcome To the Law Offices of Jacqueline Y. Blade

My clients get individualized attention. My primary goal is taking care of the needs of my clients. Since the founding of my firm I have handled each case on an individual basis and deal directly with my clients.

I will not waste your time. I realize that your time is important, so if necessary, I will come to your home, office, or wherever convenient to you - for a free consultation.

I will always strive to provide you with individualized attention and the highest quality legal service. I believe that communication with my clients is paramount, so I will make myself available for any need my clients may have at virtually any time. Your calls will be returned promptly. Unlike most attorneys, I will provide you with my cellular telephone number for around-the-clock access.

Law Offices of
Jacqueline Y. Blade
2277 Townsgate Road
Suite 212
Westlake Village, CA 91361

Office: 805.496-2311
Email: jyb@BladeLawFirm.com

Jacqueline Y. Blade, Esq.

AREAS OF PRACTICE:

• Specializing in Collaborative Family Law - a therapeutic approach to divorce
• Practice also includes traditional divorce - custody - visitation - child and spousal support and/or arrearages -
  domestic violence - out of state orders
• Personal Injury - serious personal injury - dog bites - motorcycle & auto accidents - slip and fall

BAR ADMISSION:

• California

LAW SCHOOL:

• Ventura College of Law,
• Ventura, California - J.D.
• Dean’s Award, 1995-1996
• Highest Cumulative GPA 1995 - 1996
• Corpus Juris Secondum Award - Torts
• President, Student Bar Association 1997-1998

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:

• California Bar Association
• Ventura County Bar Association
• Ventura County Family Bar Association
• San Fernando Valley Bar Association
• Santa Barbara County Bar Association
• Ventura County Trial Lawyers Association
• Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association
• Thousand Oaks/Westlake Village Chamber of Commerce

PRIOR LEGAL POSITIONS:

• 2002-2005 In-House Counsel
  Farmers Insurance Exchange
  Law Offices of Ralph A. Van Dueck
  Ventura, CA
• 2001-2002 In-House Counsel
  Farmers Insurance Exchange
  Early, Maslach & Rudnicki
  Los Angeles, CA
• 1998-2001 Legal Assistant
  Farmers Insurance Exchange
  Law Offices of Andrew M.P. Rudnicki
  Ventura, CA
• 1996-1997 Internship
  Office of the Public Defender
  Ventura, CA
• 1988-1998 Legal Assistant
  Law Offices of Gregory J. Kaapuni
  Thousand Oaks, CA

PRO BONO CONTRIBUTIONS:

Ms. Blade volunteers her time at the Conejo Free Clinic in Thousand Oaks. She also handles a variety of pro bono work according to need on a first come first served basis. Contact Ms. Blade to see if you qualify for discounted services or free legal assistance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Ms. Blade has been a Ventura County resident since 1981. She is currently in private practice in Westlake Village, California serving the residents of Ventura, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara Counties. Her practice is dedicated to helping people work through the legal aspects caused by the trauma of a divorce using an innovative and therapeutic approach. Ms. Blade is also adept at handling a myriad of personal injury lawsuits.

Ms. Blade enjoys gourmet cooking, gardening, interior decorating, and traveling. She has traveled to Germany, Italy, France, Austria, Lictenstein, Switzerland, Greece, Canada, and Mexico, as well as to many states in the continental U.S.

Jacqueline Y. Blade, Esq.

You will have the benefit of the latest legal computer technology, both in research and case management. This will ensure accurate and up to date information on your case at all times.

I will keep you informed. During your case, you will receive regular updates and copies of important documents.