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Bennett G. Young
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Julie Hope Rome-Banks
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Santa Clara, CA Bankruptcy Attorney
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Nicolas De Lancie
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Robert B. Kaplan
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Matthew G. Grech
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San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer. 9 years experience
(650) 743-2548 2000 Broadway St.
Suite 231
 Redwood City, CA 94063
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St. Thomas University School of Law
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As an attorney, Matthew Grech began his career as a civil litigator. From there Mr. Grech transitioned into estate planning and probate & estate administration. As an estate planning/administration attorney Mr. Grech has assisted numerous clients manage trust and estate administrations from inception to closing, as well as guiding and facilitating the planning process. It was during this time that Mr. Grech realized that a number of his clients’ family members and friends were facing mounting financial troubles in the wake of The Great Recession. It was this realization that motivated Mr. Grech to begin practicing bankruptcy law, which...
(408) 214-0385 111 North Market St.
Suite 300
 San Jose, CA 95113
(510) 270-5602 1300 Clay St.
Suite 600
 Oakland, CA 94612
Kendall David Coffman
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San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer. 19 years experience
(650) 378-2421 1670 South Amphlett Boulevard
Suite 214
 San Mateo, CA 94402
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University of California - Davis
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Stephen Benda
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San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney. 30 years experience
(650) 323-6600 750 Menlo Avenue
Suite 350
 Menlo Park, CA 94025
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Collections and Elder
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Jeffrey David Curl
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San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer. 11 years experience
1900 S. Norfolk St.
Suite 350
 San Mateo, CA 94403
Bankruptcy
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Jeff Curl's bankruptcy practice is dedicated to representing individuals, small businesses and families in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 proceedings in San Mateo, San Francisco and Oakland. Jeff will take the time to analyze the circumstances unique to each client to help the client make an informed decision. He understands that clients are facing difficult choices, offering a candid and positive approach. Jeff looks forward to helping every client achieve the best possible solution.
(415) 963-4004 201 Spear St.
Suite 1100
 San Francisco, CA 94105
Gary Rogers Brenner
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San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer. 39 years experience
(415) 348-0625 630 N. San Mateo Drive
 San Mateo, CA 94401
Bankruptcy
Mercer Univ Walter F George School of Law
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As the founder of the Law Offices of Gary Brenner, San Mateo attorney Gary Brenner provides legal counsel on debt relief and bankruptcy issues. He has been in the legal field for more than 35 years. Attorney Brenner’s peers have honored him with a Lead Counsel rating and the Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® 5.0 rating. He is a graduate of the Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law. Contact his firm today for your no-charge consultation.
James Samuel Knopf
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San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer. 22 years experience
(650) 627-9595 951 Mariners Island Blvd., Suite 300
 San Mateo, CA 94404
Bankruptcy, Business, Consumer and Real Estate
Cornell Univ
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Chad Allen Schwartz
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San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer. 35 years experience
(650) 577-5918 1900 S Norfolk St
#350
 San Mateo, CA 94403
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
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Fred A. Schwartz
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San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer.
(650) 577-5918 1900 S Norfolk St
#350
 San Mateo, CA 94403
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
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Scott Darrell Schwartz
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San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer.
1900 S Norfolk St
#350
 San Mateo, CA 94403
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and University of California - Santa Barbara
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John Albert Iaccarino
San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer. 31 years experience
(650) 348-0121 325 Eucalyptus Ave
 Burlingame, CA 94010
Bankruptcy, Consumer, Estate Planning and Health Care
University of Santa Clara Law School
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Scott Johnson
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San Jose, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer
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David Blaise Rao
(408) 295-1700
Santa Clara, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer
35 years experience
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Peter John O'Rourke
San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer. 14 years experience
(650) 614-7468 1000 Marsh Rd
 Menlo Park, CA 94025
Bankruptcy, Employment, Energy and IP
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Craig Vincent Winslow
San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney. 41 years experience
(650) 347-5445 630 N San Mateo Dr
 San Mateo, CA 94401
Bankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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George Wailes
San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney. 36 years experience
(650) 342-9600 216 Park Rd
 Burlingame, CA 94010
Bankruptcy and Business
UC Davis School of Law King Hall
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Deborah Tolomeo
San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney.
(650) 590-0733 1000 Bridge Parkway, Suite 100
 Redwood Shores, CA 94065
Bankruptcy, Antitrust, Appeals and Business
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Elizabeth Ann Howard
San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer. 23 years experience
(650) 614-7316 1000 Marsh Road
 Menlo Park, CA 94025-1015
Bankruptcy, Employment, Energy and IP
Hastings College of the Law
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Maureen McQuaid
San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney. 41 years experience
(650) 347-3884 1408 Chapin Ave
 Burlingame, CA 94010
Bankruptcy and Business
U of San Francisco School of Law
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Ryan Wood
San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer.
(877) 963-9543 611 Veterans Blvd.
Suite 218
 Redwood City, CA 94063
Bankruptcy
Whittier Law School and University of California, Irvine
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Mitchell Stanton Zuklie
San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney. 21 years experience
(650) 614-7649 1000 Marsh Rd
 Menlo Park, CA 94025-1015
Bankruptcy, Employment, Energy and IP
Boalt Hall School of Law
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Jennifer Courtenay Johnson
San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney. 16 years experience
(650) 342-9600 216 Park Rd
 Burlingame, CA 94010
Bankruptcy and Civil Rights
UCLA School of Law
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Grace Man-Ching Ho
San Mateo County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney. 11 years experience
(650) 577-5950 1900 South Norfolk Street
Suite 350
 San Mateo, CA 94403
Bankruptcy
U of San Francisco School of Law
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Erin Daly
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San Francisco, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Kyle Schumacher
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San Jose, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Reno F.R. Fernandez III
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San Francisco County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer. 9 years experience
(415) 362-0449 221 Sansome Street
 San Francisco, CA 94104
Bankruptcy and Business
Golden Gate University School of Law
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Macdonald Fernandez LLP focuses on business bankruptcy, reorganization and commercial litigation, including receiverships and assignments for the benefit of creditors, throughout California and pro hac vice in Delaware, the Southern District of New York. – Our clients range from enterprises with assets or amounts in controversy exceeding $100 million to small businesses, including technology companies, biotechnology companies, startups, Bitcoin-based companies, mortgage funds, national and regional banks, retail chains, medical clinics, residential care facilities for the elderly, farms, wineries, restaurants, churches, real estate developers and manufacturers. – In one example, we imposed a receivership over an operating almond reprocessing...
Jeff David Hoffman
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Alameda County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer. 14 years experience
(510) 451-0290 825 WASHINGTON STREET, SUITE 330
 Oakland, CA 94607
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New Coll of CA School of Law
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I worked as a trucker for 20 years before I attended law school. I was motivated by a strong desire to serve the public. I graduated from a small, public-interest law school in San Francisco, where I had volunteered in the Housing Clinic that defended tenants from evictions. I am one of a very few Bay Area bankruptcy lawyers who does loan modifications through our bankruptcy court's program. I am also one of the very few who takes creditors to court when they violate bankruptcy laws and cause harm to my clients. Before bankruptcy law,...
Robert B. Kaplan
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San Francisco County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer.
(415) 984-9673 2 Embarcadero Center
5th Floor
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Bankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
Golden Gate University School of Law
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Eric Vincent Wood
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Alameda County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney. 3 years experience
(510) 978-4150 7100 Stevenson Blvd.
 Fremont, CA 94538
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
John F. Kennedy University
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Mr. Wood began his legal career with the view of developing a personally rewarding practice by working directly with individuals and families. He draws upon his financial background to apply creative approaches to complex Bankruptcy issues. Mr. Wood currently provides Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 services to his clients. Prior to establishing his firm, Mr. Wood worked at a prominate Bankruptcy Law Firm counseling clients in the areas of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and in Consumer Litigation. Mr. Wood has also worked as a project manager for Morgan Stanley Capital International and in portfolio management at Mellon...
(925) 278-6680 5179 Lone Tree Way
 Antioch, CA 94531
(510) 978-4150 1300 Clay Street, Suite 600
 Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 978-4150 3150 Hilltop Mall Rd.
 Richmond, CA 94806
(925) 278-6680 11501 Dublin Blvd., #200
 Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 278-6680 1501 N Broadway #261
 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Robert Chang
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Alameda County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer. 6 years experience
(510) 388-4866 2016 Lewelling Blvd
 San Leandro, CA 94579
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Divorce, Family and Traffic Tickets
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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I started my practice with the premise I would always attempt to facilitate a collaborative divorce. Before going to law school, I worked for several years at a family law firm, and saw firsthand the potential of increasing acrimony between spouses when the court system is used haphazardly. Growing up with separated parents, I think I understand the stress and frustration of a long drawn out family divorce. The courts should be a place of last resort - who wants a Judge who barely knows you to make decisions for you? That being...
(510) 388-4866 1300 Clay Street, Ste. 600
 Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 388-4866 1120 E. 14th Street
Ste. F
 San Leandro, CA 94577
Greg Hartman
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Alameda County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer. 9 years experience
(510) 227-5325 1300 Clay St.
Suite 600
 Oakland, CA 94612
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
 Santa Clara University School of Law
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Gregory S. Hartman is an attorney, CPA, and Certified Insolvency & Restructuring Advisor (credential pending). Mr. Hartman's practice involves representing both debtors and creditors in bankruptcy proceedings. He has expertise in chapter 11 businesses reorganization. Prior to starting Hartman Bankruptcy Law, Mr. Hartman represented secured creditors and trustees in bankruptcy cases. Mr. Hartman also worked for the United States Trustee's Office where he worked in an oversight role of chapter 11 cases and trustee administration. Mr. Hartman is a long-time resident of the Bay Area, living in the East Bay with his wife...
Ms. Lucy Zheng
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San Francisco County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney. 5 years experience
(408) 638-7006 201 Spear Street, Suite 1100
 San Francisco, CA 94105
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, DUI, Divorce and Family
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Lucy Zheng is a California licensed attorney, experienced in individual tax debt relief, DUI law, family law, personal bankruptcy filings, and tenant evictions. Prior to forming her own practice, Lucy worked at a law firm handling multiple client cases all throughout Northern California. She witnessed the strengths and weaknesses of a larger law firm, and thus determined she could best provide her clients with the personalized attention and service that they deserve by starting her own practice. Lucy received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with an emphasis on Public Law in only 3 years, from the University of...
(408) 638-7006 800 N. 1st St., Suite 201
 San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 638-7006 1300 Clay Street, Suite 600
 Oakland, CA 94612
Shah Iqbal Nawaaz Peerally
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Alameda County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney. 13 years experience
(510) 742-5887 37600 Central Ct.
Suite 202
 Newark, CA 94560
Bankruptcy and Immigration
New Coll of CA School of Law
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Cathleen Cooper Moran
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Santa Clara County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney. 39 years experience
(650) 694-4700 1674 N Shoreline Blvd
 Mountain View, CA 94043
Bankruptcy
UC Hastings COL
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I've practiced bankruptcy law for 35 years in Silicon Valley, representing individuals, small businesses, non institutional creditors and trustees. I'm a bankruptcy specialist certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. I write about legal issues as they impact real people and try to share what I know with the next generation of bankruptcy lawyers.
Sally J. Elkington
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Alameda County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer. 27 years experience
(510) 465-0404 409 13th street, 10th Floor
The Historic Tribune Tower
 Oakland, CA 94612
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New College School of Law of California
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Sally Elkington and James Shepherd are partners at Elkington Shepherd LLP. We file chapters 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcies. We represent Creditors on a case by case basis. We prosecute and defend lawsuits that are filed in Bankruptcy Court. Both of us are "hands on" attorneys. You will deal with us directly on your matter. Between the two of us we have over 40 years of bankruptcy experience. Our office is located in downtown Oakland with ample parking and 1/2 block from BART. Remember, Bankruptcy is not an end, it is a...
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Bennett G. Young
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San Francisco County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney. 35 years experience
(415) 984-9626 2 Embarcadero Center
5th Floor
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Bankruptcy
University of California - Hastings College of the Law
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James Andrew Pixton
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Alameda County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer. 20 years experience
(510) 451-6200 1516 Oak Street
Suite 315
 Alameda, CA 94501
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Boston College Law School
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James Pixton has worked tirelessly to wipe out tens of millions of dollars of debt for his Alameda County and Contra Costa County clients. He isn't afraid to litigate to protect his clients' interests. He has taken on federal banks and other creditors and obtained sanctions against those that refuse to observe his clients' bankruptcy protection. He has handled both jury and bench trials. And he's a nice guy!
Basil John Boutris
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Alameda County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney. 31 years experience
(510) 430-1518 7677 Oakport St., Suite 1140
 Oakland, CA 94621
Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
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My law firm specializes in all aspects of tax planning and tax controversy, trust and estate planning and litigation, business formation and bankruptcy (primarily relating to business/tax debts). I have over 30 years of experience as a tax specialist.
Richard A. Rogan
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San Francisco County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney. 42 years experience
(415) 398-8080 2 Embarcadero Center
5th Floor
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Bankruptcy, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Real Estate
University of California - Hastings College of the Law
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Christina Deadwiler Esq.
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Alameda County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney. 23 years experience
(510) 300-4171 39899 Balentine Drive, Suite 200
 Newark, CA 94560
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Traffic Tickets
University of San Francisco School of Law
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Christina Deadwiler is committed to assisting consumers through the bankruptcy process and providing legal representation on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings.
2880 Zanker Road, Suite 203
 San Jose, CA 95134
Christine Ann Pham
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San Francisco County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer. 14 years experience
(415) 710-4929 201 Spear Street, Suite 1100
 San Francisco, CA 94105
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Southwestern University School of Law
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Pham and Stevenson are experienced attorneys that help clients file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy at a low cost. Pham and Stevenson have offices throughout the Bay Area for your convenience. San Francisco Bankruptcy Attorneys 201 Spear Street, Suite 1100 San Francisco, CA 94105 Oakland Bankruptcy Attorneys 1300 Clay Street, Suite 600 Oakland, CA 94612 San Jose Bankruptcy Attorneys 111 N. Market Street, Suite 300 San Jose, CA 95113 Fairfield Bankruptcy Attorneys 1652 West Taxes Fairfield, CA 94533 Sacramento Bankruptcy Attorneys 770 L Street, Suite 950 Sacramento, CA 95814
(408) 418-4644 111 N. Market St., Suite 300
 San Jose, CA 95113
1300 Clay Street, Suite 600
 Oakland, CA 94105
Len Watkins
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Alameda County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney. 29 years experience
(510) 788-0040 1300 Clay Street
Room 600
 Oakland, CA 94612
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University of San Francisco School of Law
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A resident of Oakland, Len spent much of his legal career with prestigious, top-ranked, San Francisco law firms. Mr. Watkins brings the same level of expertise, and standard of excellence, to his practice in the East Bay. Focusing on consumer bankruptcy and business law, Mr. Watkins’ depth of experience and training include: A Masters of Business Administration, concentrating on finance, from the University of California, at Davis A stock brokerage license (inactive) from the National Association of Securities Dealers A California Real Estate Broker’s license Previous Experience Business Attorney Norris & Norris (now...
(510) 237-6916 125 Park Place
Suite 210
 Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 788-0675 1900 Powell Street
Suite 840
 Emeryville, CA 94608
Nicolas De Lancie
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San Francisco County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer.
(415) 984-9675 2 Embarcadero Center
5th Floor
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Bankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
University of California - Davis
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Tony E. Carballo
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Alameda County, CA Bankruptcy Lawyer. 33 years experience
P.O. Box 55937
 Hayward, CA 94545-0937
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Personal Injury
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Joanna Lynn Stevenson
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Alameda County, CA Bankruptcy Attorney. 10 years experience
(510) 506-5688 1300 Clay Street, Suite 600
 Oakland, CA 94612
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Ventura COL
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Pham and Stevenson are experienced attorneys that help clients file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy at a low cost. Pham and Stevenson have offices throughout the Bay Area for your convenience. San Francisco Bankruptcy Attorneys 201 Spear Street, Suite 1100 San Francisco, CA 94105 Oakland Bankruptcy Attorneys 1300 Clay Street, Suite 600 Oakland, CA 94612 San Jose Bankruptcy Attorneys 111 N. Market Street, Suite 300 San Jose, CA 95113 Fairfield Bankruptcy Attorneys 1652 West Taxes Fairfield, CA 94533 Sacramento Bankruptcy Attorneys 770 L Street, Suite 950 Sacramento, CA 95814

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Bankruptcy law allows debtors, who are unable or partially unable to pay outstanding debts, to rid themselves of these debts and obtain a fresh start. Both federal and state laws can affect a debtor seeking to file for bankruptcy, and an attorney can help you understand how state and federal bankruptcy laws apply to you.

If you are struggling with high debt, receiving calls from creditors or collection agencies, or facing foreclosure, garnishment of wages, or repossession of property, filing for bankruptcy may provide you with solutions.

Bankruptcy lawyers offer legal advice and services during a financial crisis. In total, there are six different types of bankruptcy. For persons seeking debt relief, one option is Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which provides for liquidation of the debtor's non-exempt assets. Another popular option for individuals is Chapter 13, which allows for management and reduction of debt through payment plans. Corporations and partnerships filing for bankruptcy often choose to file under Chapter 11, which provides for supervised reorganization of the business.

Experienced bankruptcy counsel can help you evaluate whether you should pursue a bankruptcy as well as the Chapter under which to file. Bankruptcy lawyers can also help end harassing phone calls from debt collectors and evaluate available legal options when facing a home foreclosure.

Automatic stay: An injunction that automatically stops lawsuits, foreclosures, garnishments, and most collection activity against the debtor the moment a bankruptcy petition is filed.

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