About Kelly Hope

Kelly Hope Zinser is a licensed attorney admitted to practice regulation in California, Illinois, and Missouri. She was licensed to the California State Bar in 1998, the Illinois State Bar in 1996, and the Missouri State Bar in 1995. Her California Bar number is 196335, and her license is presently lively. Ms. Zinser is a founding partner Hayes, a law company positioned in Newport Beach, California. She has over 30 years of legal experience, serving clients in California and previously in Illinois and Missouri.

Ms. Zinser earned her Juris Doctor diploma from Tulane University Law School, graduating with honors. During her time at Tulane, she served as the Articles Editor of the Tulane Law Review and externed with the Honorable Morey L. Sear, Chief Judge of the Eastern District of Louisiana. She finished her undergraduate research at Washington University in St. Louis, also graduating with honors. Her educational background has supplied a robust foundation for her professional legal career.

Ms. Zinser's areas of practice consist of estate planning, corporate law, and bankruptcy. She assists clients with estate administration and probate matters, assisting them navigate the complexities of property distribution. In business law, she offers guidance on entity formation, strategic alliances, and deal bargaining sessions, serving as outside counsel for startup companies. Her bankruptcy practice involves advising clients on asset protection techniques and structuring deals to deal with financial challenges.

Throughout her career, Ms. Zinser has been licensed to practice earlier than a number of courts, including the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. She has represented clients in both state and federal courts, handling cases from preliminary evaluation through trial proceedings. Her extensive experience enables her to offer comprehensive legal offerings tailor-made to her clients' needs.

Ms. Zinser is an active member of the California State Bar and has been involved within the Orange County Bar Association's Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section, serving as its Chair from 2011 to 2012. She has additionally been a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and the Orange County Bankruptcy Forum. Ms. Zinser keeps an excessive rating on Avvo, reflecting her commitment to client satisfaction and professional excellence. She is fluent in English and Spanish, permitting her to serve a diverse clientele successfully.

Education

Washington Univ

Undergraduate Degree

Tulane Univ Law School

Law Degree

Accepted Jurisdictions

Illinois
Missouri
California

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 1998

Types of Cases Handled

estate planning business law bankruptcy

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Litigation Negotiations Trials

Office Locations

Main Office

 18881 Von Karman Suite 1175 Irvine CA 92612