As the founding partner of Loftin | Bedell P.C., I am proud to offer professional and creative solutions to assist our clients with their varied legal requirements. Loftin | Bedell P.C. is a versatile legal firm that caters to clients all over California and the United States in the areas of real estate, finance, corporate law and litigation support for these areas, as well as trusts and estate planning. The firm prides itself on delivering outstanding legal assistance that prioritizes innovated problem-solving and personalized attention. With a client-centric approach, we are committed to providing top-notch legal services at reasonable rates. Ms. Loftin handles corporate and business operations, business financing, and governmental compliance issues. With 40 years of experience as an attorney, she holds licenses to practice in California, and before the Supreme Court of California, various U.S. Districts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th circuit. Loftin | Bedell P.C. has established itself as providing high quality legal services with an emphasis on creative solutions and individual attention. We are a client-focused law firm, which is passionate about our work and dedication to providing the highest quality of legal services, at competitive rates for the benefit of the Loftin | Bedell P.C. clients.
Education
Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego, California
J.D. – 1980
Honors: National Outstanding Student, 1978-1979, Delta Theta Phi
Honors: Scholarship Key #5236 Delta Theta Phi
Law Journal: Criminal Justice Journal, Book Review Editor, 1977 – 1979
Law Journal: Criminal Justice Journal, Executive Editor, 1977 – 1979
Oklahoma City University (University of Toronto), Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
B.A. – 1972
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
Honors: Dean’s List
Major: Philosophy/History
Minor: English
Classes & Seminars
"La Moree: A study in Mobilehome Park conversions", California Redevelopment Association, Annual Meeting, 1997
"Commercial Evictions in California", National Business Institute, 2003 (MCLE Qualified)
"CA Nonprofits: Tax and Business Answers", National Business Institute, 2003 (MCLE Qualified)
"Exempt Organizations: A Legal Guide", National Business Institute, 2003 (MCLE Qualified)
"New Developments in Lending" , North San Diego County Bar Association, Real Estate Section (MCLE Qualified)
"Complying with Intermediate Sanction Regulations", National Business Institute, 2006 (MCLE Qualified)
"Unrelated Business Income", National Business Institute, 2006 (MCLE Qualified)
"How to Save on Attorneys' Fees: Be Management Proactive", Duties of Association & Board of Directors for HOAs, 2008
"Annual Financial Reporting Requirements for HOAs" , Resident Owned & Run Mobilehome Parks, 2009
"Management & Operations in the Economic Down Turn for HOAs", TLF Sponsored, 2009
"Resident Ownership of Mobilehome Parks", Chula Vista Mobilehome Task Force, Sponsored by the Redevelopment Agency of Chula Vista, 2010
"Protecting the Value of Your Community", TLF Sponsored, 2011
Past Positions
CA Attorney General Office, Law Clerk, 1978 - 1978
Appellate Defenders, Law Clerk, 1979 - 1979
Published Works
"California Affordable Housing Handbook", California Redevelopment Association, Chapter 8, Part 5
"CA Nonprofits: Tax and Business Answers", National Business Institute, Chapters II, III, IV, VI, VII, XVII and IX, 2003
"Commercial Evictions in California", National Business Institute, Chapter I and II, 2003
"Exempt Organizations: A Legal Guide", Cptrs
"Unrelated Business Income" & "Complying with Intermediate Sanction Regulations", National Business Institute, November, 2006
Fraternities or Sororities
Phi Beta Kappa
Nu Beta Epsilon
Delta Theta Phi
Professional Associations
San Diego County Bar Association, Member, Fee Arbitration Committee, 1981 to Present
North County Bar Association, 2005 to Present
California Bar Association , 1980 to Present
California Bar Association, Member, Real Estate Subcommittee, 1995 to Present
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, 2005 to Present
Encinitas Chamber of Commerce, 2008 to Present
WMA - Western Mobilehome Park Owners Association
Current Employment Position
Managing Counsel
Practice Areas
Real Estate
Business
Litigation
Bar Admissions
California, 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1980
Supreme Court of California, 1980
Honors
Resolution of Achievement, CA House of Representatives, Mobilehome Park Housing, 1983
Resolution of Achievement, San Diego County Board of Supervisors, Affordable Housing, 1984
1st Woman Nat'l Officer, Delta Theta Phi
Patriotic Employer, Department of Defense
Business of the Year Award, Finalist, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, 2010
American Solution Award, Jobs & Prosperity Task Force, Advisory Board Member
San Marcos Mobilehome Owners Association, Service Award
Celebrating Excellence - Finalist Business of the Year, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, 2012
Certificate of Recognition - California State Senate, 2012
Patriotic Employer - U.S. Department of Defense, 2011
Business of the Year Award - 2nd Place - Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
Star Award - San Diego Performing Arts Association
Presidential Award - California Ballet Association
Spirit of Dance Award - California Ballet
Life Member - National Registry of Who's Who
Representative Cases
San Marcos Mobilehome Owners' Assc. et al v. City of San Marcos, et al., 192 Cal.App.3d 1492, 1987, CA 4th Dist.
Property Owners of Whispering Palms, Inc. v. Newport Pacific Inc., et al., 132 Cal App 4th 666, 2005, CA 4th Dist.
Liker v. Foundation for Preservation of Mt. Helix Nature Theater, Not reprinted in Cal. Rptr. 2004 WL 1405937, 2004, CA 4th App
Sequoia Park Associates v. County of Sonoma, 176 Cal.App.4th 1270, 2009, CA 1st Dist.
Palm Springs Investment Company LP v. City of Palm Springs, 2010 Cal.App. Unpub. Lexis 1193 (February 19, 2010)
Carson Harbor Village, Ltd. v. City of Carson, 2010 Cal.App. Unpub. Lexis 2285, 2010, CA 2nd Dist.
