Attorney Profiles
Elena Steers
Ms.
Steers is the founding member of the Law Offices of Steers & Associates, a full-service law firm
specializing in debt relief services for individuals and small businesses. With many
years of legal experience, Elena particularly helps clients by carefully breaking down the often complicated
procedures and challenging language of the legal system into common understandable terms, so clients
clearly understand the debt relief options that can be legally pursued.
Unique to Elena's legal experience is her extensive background on all sides of debt negotiations and
bankruptcy filings. She previously worked as a Bankruptcy Trustee Assistant at the Office of the Chapter
13 Trustee in Los Angeles where she reviewed bankruptcy filing submissions. She also worked in the
representation of creditors pursing debt collections with a respected Los Angeles law firm. Such broad
experience enables the firm to expertly and successfully guide clients through the maze of financial
debt relief options.
A UWLA Law School graduate, Ms. Steers is admitted to practice law in all courts of the State of
California. She is also admitted to practice before the United States Bankruptcy
Court, Central District of California, Southern District of California and the
Eastern District of California. A licensed California real estate broker, she
additionally has a background in property management and real estate sales.
Member:
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association
Fluent in Russian.
Allen Vaysberg
Allen is responsible for overseeing the firm's bankruptcy law and motion
practice including clients’ real estate issues in bankruptcy. He has had great success in helping
clients to avoid their second and other junior mortgage liens in Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Allen has
also helped clients obtain court orders allowing them to proceed with short sales and/or loan
modifications while in bankruptcy.
After earning his Bachelor of Arts degree (cum laude) at UCLA, Allen was selected as an honored
Wildman Scholar at Southwestern University School of Law, where he graduated with a Juris Doctor
law degree. He is admitted to practice law in all Courts of the State of California as well as the
United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California.
Member:
Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
Robert Vars
Mr. Vars brings a long history of success in legal representation in his capacity
as Attorney, of Counsel, with the Law Offices of Steers & Associates. In case
after case Bob has been able to cut through an often complex legal maze to
identify key issues that contribute to the successful outcomes of client’s
cases.
Bob earned his law degree from Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles following his undergraduate
studies and Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University. He is admitted to practice before the
United States Supreme Court; the U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit; and the U.S. District Courts for the
Northern, Central, and Southern Districts of California, and all Courts of the State of California.
He has served as President of the Lions Club International, a volunteer organization with over one million
members worldwide who serve their local communities. An Adjunct Professor and lecturer at UWLA and LaVerne
School of Law, he is also a highly sought after guest lecturer at professional associations.
Member:
Los Angeles County Bar Association
San Fernando Valley Bar Association
Fluent in Polish, Russian, and Hebrew