Eric Ridley |

Law Office of Eric Ridley

Eric Ridley | Law Office of Eric Ridley

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Firm Summary

As you can see from my picture, I have plenty of gray hair. I grew up in Ventura, and before I became an Estate Planning and Debt Freedom attorney, I spent much of my adult life working in the film and TV industry in Hollywood. I have owned and operated several internet marketing companies and have done web design, search engine optimization, and guerilla marketing and sales. I have renovated homes, invested in real estate, and owned some rental properties.

I have succeeded, and I have had failures. I have scars, just like you.

I was doing a lot of things before I ever decided to become a lawyer. And fortunately for my clients, each of these life experiences taught me a lot that benefits you today.

Most importantly, all of these experiences taught me that legal issues can be overwhelming and scary.

I’ve been on the wrong side of legal disputes in the past, so when I say I understand what you’re going through, I don’t mean that I can imagine — I’ve been there.

In fact, it’s because I know what it’s like to be involved in lawsuits that I decided to become a lawyer in the first place. Now, my job is to partner with you, taking the worry off your shoulders so you can get back to focusing on what matters most in your life…

…your family, your work, and your future.

It means more than I can say to not only show someone the light at the end of the tunnel but to help them reach it.

Why Do I Do This?
I’ve made standing up for others my life’s work because to me, nothing—NOTHING—compares to the feeling of satisfaction I get when I’m able to make a client’s life better by solving their stressful problems or by helping them out of a jam. I’m passionate about making your life better, easier, and less stressful.

If the idea of working with a lawyer makes you anxious, I completely understand. There are a lot of negative stereotypes out there about attorneys, but I frequently hear from my clients that I’m nothing like what they expected. Maybe it’s because I spent so much time in other roles before I started practicing law. To get an idea of what it’s like to work with me, I encourage you to read my clients’ testimonials.

What Makes Me Your Personal Lifetime Lawyer?
To me, you are never just another file. You are a good person going through a significant and meaningful experience, and I’m here to help you get through it. I’ve been there, and as your Ventura lawyer, I am 100% on your side and in your corner. You need one person in your life that you can count on. Give me a call, or send an email or text.

Legal Issues I Handle
Elder Financial Abuse
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7 and Chapter 13)
Dealing with Collection Agencies and Defending Collection Agency Lawsuits
Defending your Student Loan Lawsuit (National Collegiate Student Loan Trust Lawsuit)
Handling Your Estate Planning (Wills, Healthcare Surrogates, Healthcare Advanced Directives, Powers of Attorney, Declarations of a Pre-Need Guardian, Living Wills)
Medi-Cal and long-term care planning
Family Asset Protection
Bankruptcy
Suing an Abusive Debt Collector

Bar Admissions
California Supreme Court
United States District Court for the Central District of California
United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
United States District Court for the Southern District of California