About Clara Ivonne

Clara Ivonne Duran-Reed is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in both California and New York. She was admitted to the California State Bar in 1991 and holds bar number 153086. Her license is currently in active status. Ms. Duran-Reed is the principal attorney at her own firm, Clara Duran Reed, Esq., located at 30652 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rancho Palos Verdes, California 90275. She has been practicing law for over 35 years, serving clients in both California and New York.

Ms. Duran-Reed earned her Juris Doctor degree from Fordham University School of Law. Prior to law school, she completed her undergraduate studies at Queens College of the City University of New York, where she majored in Political Science, Psychology, and French. Additionally, she pursued legal and psychological studies at Sorbonne Université and Vincennes Université in France during 1982 and 1983.

Ms. Duran-Reed specializes in real estate law, representing clients in various matters related to property transactions, disputes, and negotiations. Her practice encompasses all stages of real estate legal proceedings, including litigation, negotiations, and trials. She has extensive experience in handling complex real estate cases, providing comprehensive legal services to her clients.

Throughout her career, Ms. Duran-Reed has been admitted to practice before multiple courts, including the California State Courts and the New York State Courts. She has also appeared before the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Her extensive experience spans over three decades, during which she has successfully represented clients in numerous real estate matters.

Ms. Duran-Reed is an active member of the California State Bar and the New York State Bar. She is also a member of the National Association of Realtors and holds certifications as a Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) and a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES). She is fluent in English, Spanish, and French, enabling her to effectively serve a diverse clientele.

Education

Sorbonne Universite

Law, Psychology

1982

Vincennes Universite

Psychology, French

1982

Queens College of the City Univ. of New York

Undergraduate Degree | Political Science, Psychology, French

Fordham University School of Law

Law Degree

Accepted Jurisdictions

California
New York

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court
New York State Courts State Trial Court · Admitted 1989
California State Courts State Trial Court · Admitted 1991

Types of Cases Handled

Real Estate

Legal Services Scope

Litigation Negotiations Trials

Office Locations

Main Office

 30652 Palos Verdes Dr E Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90275