About Catherine

Catherine "Cate" Eranthe is a California-licensed attorney admitted to practice in 2004. She holds bar number 95962 and maintains an active license status. Ms. Eranthe is the principal attorney at Eranthe Law Firm, located at 4040 Civic Center Drive, Suite 200, San Rafael, California 94903. She has over 20 years of experience in complex discovery and litigation, focusing on bankruptcy law. Her practice serves clients in Alameda, Marin, San Francisco, and Sonoma counties.

Ms. Eranthe earned her Juris Doctor from the New College of California School of Law. Prior to law school, she completed her undergraduate studies at the New College of California. She has been practicing law since 2004, bringing extensive experience to her clients.

Her practice areas include Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings, debt defense, and settlement cases. She also provides counsel on student loan management and IRS tax disputes exceeding $15,000. Ms. Eranthe represents both individual consumers and small businesses, guiding them through the complexities of bankruptcy proceedings and financial challenges.

Throughout her career, Ms. Eranthe has been admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. She has handled numerous bankruptcy cases from initial filing through discharge, demonstrating her proficiency in the field. Her litigation experience encompasses various stages, including hearings, appeals, negotiations, and trials.

Ms. Eranthe is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Bar Association's Bankruptcy and Insolvency Litigation Committee, the Bay Area Bankruptcy Forum, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, and the National Association of Consumer Advocates. She has also served as a guest lecturer at Golden Gate University, sharing her expertise with law students. Ms. Eranthe is fluent in English and Spanish, enabling her to effectively serve a diverse clientele.

Education

New Coll of California

Undergraduate Degree

New Coll of CA School of Law

Law Degree

Languages

English (Spoken)

Experience

Lawyer

Eranthe Law Office
2010

Accepted Jurisdictions

California
9th Circuit

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 2004

Types of Cases Handled

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Chapter 13 bankruptcy debt defense settlement cases student loan management IRS tax disputes

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Appeals Negotiations Trials

Professional Associations

American Bar Association (ABA), Litigation Section

has membership Current

ABA Bankruptcy and Insolvency Litigation Committee

has membership ABA Bankruptcy and Insolvency Litigation Committee Current

Bay Area Bankruptcy Forum

has membership Current

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Lawyers

has membership Current

National Assciation of Consumer Advocates

has membership Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 4040 Civic Center Drive Suite 200 San Rafael CA 94903