Zlatina (Ina) Meier, ESQ

Pragmatic and business-minded, Zlatina is an advocate for her clients, excelling at both written and oral advocacy in both transactional and litigation matters. She is highly valued for her ability to put a strategy in play that considers all options for a successful outcome, including pre-dispute resolution, negotiated settlement, arbitration, or taking a case all the way to trial.

PRACTICE AREAS

For more than 17 years. Zlatina has practiced in the areas of business law, contracts, consumer law, family law, bankruptcy, and general civil litigation. She also handles construction law disputes and consumer finance litigation for both plaintiffs and lenders.

An experienced trial attorney in both federal and state courts, Zlatina is licensed in California, Illinois and Ohio and can adeptly navigate the nuances of multiple court jurisdictions litigation. Experienced in mediation and dispute resolution, Zlatina can offer her clients an array of practical advice, and alternative solutions in settlement negotiations.

Where settlement can achieve a client’s business goal, Zlatina values the importance of timing in cost benefits and advises her clients accordingly. She stays focused on her client’s objectives and provides experienced, educated advice in all manners of complex negotiations.

In both negotiations and trials, Zlatina’s attention to detail and clarity of thought and purpose have netted positive results over the years and earned her many loyal client relationships.

COURT ADMISSIONS

State Bar of California, State Bar of Illinois, State Bar of Ohio

U.S. District Courts

California Central District Court, California Eastern District Court
California Northern District Court, California Southern District Court
Illinois Central District Court, Illinois Northern District Court, Illinois Southern District Court, Ohio Southern District Court