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Barbara C. Leon

Florida Bankruptcy Lawyer with 16 years experience

(813) 258-2808
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Stetson University College of Law and University of South FloridaU.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida and Florida

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Matthew Podolsky

Florida Bankruptcy Attorney

(800) 990-7763
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Christie D. Arkovich

Florida Bankruptcy Attorney with 26 years experience

(813) 258-2808
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Howard Iken

Pinellas County, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 13 years experience

(800) 469-3486
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Attorney Howard Iken is the founder and managing partner of Ayo and Iken PLC, a law firm helping clients with divorce, custody, bankruptcy, criminal defense, and debtor defense. We have offices throughout... Read More »

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Eric William Neilsen

Pinellas County, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 17 years experience

(727) 350-3240 5795 Lynn Lake Drive S.
St Petersburg, FL 33712

Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Consumer and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

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Principal Neilsen Law Group, P.A. www.NeilsenLawGroup.com We are a general practice law firm, with specialties in bankruptcy, family law, immigration, and general civil litigation. Often, more than one area of expertise is required to address a particular matter. With us, there's no need to hire a multitude of attorneys. We can provide you with comprehensive legal support allowing us to advocate for you in many areas of law. We are dedicated legal professionals well-versed in many specialized areas of law, bringing a diverse background to the table. This gives us an edge when dealing with complex legal matters.

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Zachary D. Herman

Pinellas County, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 7 years experience

(727) 584-8161 200 Clearwater Largo Rd S
Largo, FL 33770

Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Estate Planning, Maritime and Personal Injury
Florida State University College of Law

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Attorney Zachary D. Herman is passionate about defending the rights of his client. Call or email today to schedule a consultation.

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Carol A Lawson

Pinellas County, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 20 years experience

(727) 410-2705 28870 US Highway 19 N #300
Clearwater, FL 33761

Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Consumer, Estate Planning and Foreclosure Defense
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

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Ian R. Leavengood

Pinellas County, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 13 years experience

(727) 346-6050 3900 First Street North, Suite #100
St Petersburg, FL 33703

Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense, IP and Stockbroker Fraud
Levin College of Law

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If you are struggling with financial difficulties or debt, then you know how overwhelming and frightful the future may feel. Creditors may be harassing you, causing a lot of stress throughout your daily life. You do not deserve to live under such stress. Our attorneys can help you in your time of distress and discover a path that may lead you to financial stability. It is important that you do not waste any more time. A Florida bankruptcy attorney can help you decide if bankruptcy is right for you and give you legal advice whether you need assistance with fair...

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John F. McGuire

Pinellas County, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 24 years experience

(727) 446-7659 1173 N.E. Cleveland Street
Clearwater, FL 33755

Bankruptcy, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

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Call us today and we’ll be happy to set up an appointment to discuss your legal needs. Put our team to work for you, and you will receive our guarantee of hard work and proven legal knowledge. In Clearwater and throughout the Tampa Bay area, contact McGuire Law Offices for all your legal needs.

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Christopher Boss

Pinellas County, FL Bankruptcy Attorney

(727) 471-0039 9887 4th St N, Suite 202
St Petersburg, FL 33702

Bankruptcy and Personal Injury
Stetson University College of Law

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Backed with years of experience, Attorney Christopher E. Boss has what it takes to help you get out of a difficult financial maze. Over the years, Attorney Boss has dedicated his practice on cases involving bankruptcy, real property litigation, residential and commercial real estate transactions, residential and commercial lending, collections, consumer protection, and debt restructuring. With this being said, no case is too big or too small for him. When you become a client of Attorney Boss, you can rest easily knowing that an aggressive and knowledgeable lawyer is there to represent you. With the utmost respect, he stands...

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Dion Hancock

Pinellas County, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 16 years experience

(727) 821-1386 405 6th Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense

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Mr. Jonathan T Mitchell

Pinellas County, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 15 years experience

(727) 424-0627 P.O. Box 7427
St. Petersburg, FL 33734

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Alvin M. Foreman

Pinellas County, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 20 years experience

(727) 771-5989 28870 US Hwy 19 N #300
Clearwater, FL 33761

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Northwestern University School of Law

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Filing for bankruptcy is a major life event. Before you entrust your financial well-being to a law firm, I think it's important to get a sense of whether you will be comfortable with your bankruptcy attorney and the level of services provided. I'm a down-to-earth sort of guy who enjoys helping people solve their problems. Hey, I've been there. I know what it's like to worry about making ends meet at the end of the month. My goal is to make you feel at ease and to ensure that you understand that filing for bankruptcy...

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Robert G. Whittel Esq.

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(866) 608-5529 200 Central Ave
#400
St Petersburg, FL 33701

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Bankruptcy, Criminal, Divorce and Personal Injury
University of Cambridge and University of Florida Levin College of Law

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Charles Reiger Gallagher III

Pinellas County, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 17 years experience

(727) 344-5297 5720 Central Ave
St Petersburg, FL 33707

Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Consumer and Foreclosure Defense
Stetson University College of Law

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David Thorpe

Pinellas County, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 21 years experience

(727) 796-5600 3000 Gulf to Bay Boulevard #313
Clearwater, FL 33759

Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Family and Foreclosure Defense
Stetson University

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David Thorpe is originally from the Detroit Michigan area, but since 1988 he has been a resident of Tampa, Florida. Mr. Thorpe has been practicing in the Tampa Bay area since 1997. Upon being admitted to the Florida Bar in 1997, Mr. Thorpe served as a federal law clerk to the judges in the Middle District of Florida. Afterwards he worked as assistance legal counsel for the Hillsborough County SheriffÃ¢s Office. He is a member of the Florida Bar and is licensed and authorized to practice in all state courts in Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District...

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Gary Baker

Pinellas County, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 45 years experience

(727) 793-0066 2963 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Suite 100
Clearwater, FL 33759

Bankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
The University of Chicago Law School

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Gary H. Baker, P.A. is a full-service law firm which represents clients in a number of areas concerning consumer debt. Our consumer debt practice is primarily focused around bankruptcy filings, foreclosure defense, collection accounts or other civil law suits, and mortgage modifications. Mr. Baker has over 35 years of experience assisting clients. He has represented consumer debtors, as well as privately and publicly traded companies. A graduate of the University of Chicago Law School, following his undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma, Mr. Baker is admitted to practice law in both Florida and Oklahoma.

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Jeffrey Herzog

Pinellas County, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 13 years experience

(727) 789-4000 3106 ALT US 19
Palm Harbor, FL 34683

Free ConsultationBankruptcy, DUI, Estate Planning and Probate
George Mason University School of Law

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Stephen Christopher Whalen

Pinellas County, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 31 years experience

(727) 726-0439 1968 Bayshore Boulevard
Dunedin, FL 34698

Bankruptcy, Landlord Tenant and Legal Malpractice
Nova Southeastern University

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Stephen Whalen is an "AV" rated lawyer whose office is located in Dunedin, Florida. He has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1987 with a varied legal background. At the beginning of Stephen's legal career he served as a lieutenant in the United States Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps where he performed the duties of prosecutor and then later as defense counsel and legal service officer. In 1991, after the conclusion of his tour in the Navy, Stephen served as an attorney with the Florida Bar's lawyer regulation department...

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Richard Feinberg

Pinellas County, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 29 years experience

(727) 525-3328 5300 4th St N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33703

Bankruptcy
University of Houston - Main Campus

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I was born in Rochester, New York and attended the State University of New York at Albany, where I acquired a BA in psychology. I obtained my law degree from the University of Houston in 1986. In 1994, I founded the firm Debt Relief Legal Centers, which became one of the nation’s largest filers of consumer bankruptcies. Although I have represented many large banks, financial institutions and insurance companies, my practice is now concentrated solely on representing the interests of consumers in bankruptcy and foreclosure defense. I am a member in good standing of the Florida...

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Bryan Alexander Kutchins Esq.

Pinellas County, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 45 years experience

(813) 855-4663 3974 Tampa Rd
Oldsmar, FL 34677

Bankruptcy, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Construction

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David Lee Jones

Pinellas County, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 34 years experience

2451 McMullen Booth Road, Suite 200
Clearwater, FL 33759

Bankruptcy, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family

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Omaira P Dauta

Pinellas County, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer

(727) 914-7281 2719 1st Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33713

Bankruptcy, Collections and Landlord Tenant
Florida A&M University College of Law

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Robert David Eckard

Pinellas County, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 19 years experience

(727) 772-1941 3110 Alternate US 19 N
Palm Harbor, FL 34683

Bankruptcy, Business, Consumer and Criminal

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Mr Michael A Ziegler

Pinellas County, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 8 years experience

(727) 538-4188 13575 58th Street N.
Suite 129
Clearwater, FL 33760

Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Collections, Consumer and Foreclosure Defense

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The Law Office of Michael A. Ziegler, P.L. provides legal representation for consumers facing debt-related legal issues, including foreclosure, bankruptcy, credit card lawsuit, debt negotiation, and creditor harassment claims. Prior to opening his own law firm, Attorney Michael “Mike” Ziegler was in private practice with the Law Office of Robert Eckard & Associates, P.A. where he handled numerous cases in foreclosure, bankruptcy, and other civil litigation issues. Before joining The Law Office of Robert Eckard and Associates, P.A., Attorney Ziegler served a financially sensitive client base as an advocate at Jacksonville Area Legal Aid. Attorney Ziegler implementing legal strategies...

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Dion Robert Hancock

Pinellas County, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 16 years experience

(727) 821-1386 405 6th Street South
Second Floor
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Bankruptcy and Consumer

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My practice areas include: Bankruptcy; Foreclosure Defense; Creditor Harassment

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Mark E. Schleben

Pinellas County, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer

(727) 443-3600 1423 S. Fort Harrison Ave
Clearwater, FL 33756

Bankruptcy, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family

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Ted A Barrett

Pinellas County, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 32 years experience

(727) 733-5012 505 Patricia Avenue
Dunedin, FL 34698

Bankruptcy and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

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Gary Alan Carnal

Pinellas County, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 42 years experience

(727) 381-8181 6528 Central Ave
St Petersburg, FL 33707

Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Stetson University

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Wesley Robert Stacknik

Pinellas County, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 41 years experience

(727) 398-4496 6260 Seminole Blvd
Seminole, FL 33772

Bankruptcy, Consumer, Divorce and Social Security Disability

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Kenneth Wade Lockwood

Pinellas County, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer

(727) 538-7774 13575 58th Street North
Clearwater, FL 33760

Bankruptcy

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Gary R. Jodat

Hillsborough County, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 25 years experience

(813) 225-7200 4315 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33609

Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Stetson University College of Law

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Gary Jodat enjoys living in Sarasota with his wife, 2 younger children and their dog Drake, a Yorkshire Terrier. During leisure time, his family enjoys swimming, boating and the beach. The 3 older children attended Manatee County schools and are no longer at home. Gary R. Jodat is the founding attorney of Jodat Law Group, P.A. started in 1994. He received his Juris Doctor Degree from Stetson University College of Law in 1993 and his undergraduate degree from Roger Williams University. Fresh out of law school he was an Assistant Public Defender trying criminal, Juvenile...

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Matthew Podolsky

Hillsborough County, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 6 years experience

(800) 990-7763 2202 N. West Shore Blvd
Suite 200
Tampa, FL 33607

Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Divorce, Family and Foreclosure Defense
Stetson University and St. John's University School of Law

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Florida Law Advisers, P.A., is a full service law firm with concentrations in: Divorce, Bankruptcy, Family Law, Wage Garnishment, Child Custody, and Home Foreclosure Defense. We understand that clients need solutions to their problems, not overpriced legal fees. Our firm's mission is to deliver high quality legal representation at a reasonable cost.

Florida Law Advisers is well recognized both locally and nationally for our legal counsel, we are A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau and have been featured in publications throughout the country.

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Timothy J. Sierra

Hillsborough County, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 31 years experience

(877) 492-7449 118 South Rome Avenue
Tampa, FL 33606

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Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington

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I am Timothy J. Sierra, a bankruptcy attorney with more than 24 years of legal experience. I specialize 100% of my practice in bankruptcy and work with clients in the Tampa Bay, Riverview, and Brandon areas. Visit our website at www.timsierra.com or give me a call today at (813)258-3455 to schedule a free initial consultation.

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Christie D. Arkovich

Hillsborough County, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 26 years experience

(813) 258-2808 1520 W Cleveland St
Tampa, FL 33606

Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
Stetson University College of Law

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We are a law firm helping people to reduce student loans and other debts, including filing bankruptcy if necessary. Don't believe others who say nothing can be done about student loans - we are seeing fantastic results every day! I was formerly trial counsel for Sallie Mae and other student loan servicers in bankruptcy dischargeability cases. I "switched sides" and now represent student loan borrowers and other debtors both inside and outside of bankruptcy. Since getting rid of student loans is so difficult in bankruptcy, we have had to get creative in finding ways to reduce...

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J Armando Edmiston

Hillsborough County, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 11 years experience

(813) 482-0355 1560 W Cleveland St
Tampa, FL 33606

Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Consumer, DUI and Personal Injury
Nova Southeastern University

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J. Armando Edmiston is an aggressive, knowledgeable and experienced personal injury and criminal defense lawyer handling serious felonies, sexual assault, DUI's, driving offenses, drug charges and weapon crimes. ...

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Bryant Dunivan

Hillsborough County, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 5 years experience

(813) 502-6768 615 W De Leon St
Tampa, FL 33606

Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

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I am an Attorney with the Owen & Dunivan, PLLC. I currently focus my practice on foreclosure defense (including loss mitigation - short sales and loan modifications), bankruptcy representation (chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy), real estate/property law, consumer credit collection violations, and criminal law. A consultation with me or my firm may result in seeking relief under Title 11 of the US Code (Bankruptcy). We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.

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Mr. Carmen Dellutri

Hillsborough County, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 25 years experience

(813) 670-7588 4830 West Kennedy Boulevard
Suite 600
Tampa, FL 33609

Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Consumer, Foreclosure Defense and Personal Injury
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law and Tulane University School of Law

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Carmen Dellutri is the Founder and President of the Dellutri Law Group, P.A. He is certified by the American Board of Certification Consumer in bankruptcy law. He is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court and Family Law Mediator and a Qualified Arbitrator.

Carmen has qualifications that we could list for days but it's his personal stories that drive him to be the best. Carmen is not just an Attorney, he is a family man. His wife and children are his daily "why".

He is especially passionate about seeking justice for victims of Drunk Driving. Carmen was not only...

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Lauren Osa

Hillsborough County, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 11 years experience

(813) 286-9555 100 S. Ashley Dr., Ste 1750
Tampa, FL 33602

Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
University of Florida

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Lauren Osa, P.A. is a Tampa area law firm specializing in consumer bankruptcy and foreclosure matters. Before opening her own law practice, Lauren managed the consumer bankruptcy divisions of multiple law firms in both Florida and New York. She is a University of Florida Levin College of Law graduate and has been working exclusively in consumer bankruptcy since receiving her degree. Lauren's main office is located at 100 S. Ashley Dr., Ste 1750, Tampa FL 33602. Visit her website at www.OsaLegal.com or e-mail her at Lauren@OsaLegal.com to set up your free, confidential consultation today.

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Ron Johnston Forbus

Hillsborough County, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 6 years experience

(888) 647-8366 1008 W La Salle
Tampa, FL 33607

Bankruptcy, Business, Criminal and Immigration
St. Thomas University School of Law

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Stephen Lee

Hillsborough County, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 7 years experience

(833) 374-4487 3804 West North B St
Tampa, FL 33609

Bankruptcy, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
University of Notre Dame

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We are a law firm based in the heart of Tampa with expertise in Family Law, Discrimination and Business Litigation. Our lawyers have collective experience of over 35 years handling cases just like yours. We are a boutique law firm focused on your rights and making sure that those rights are taken care of.

Our attorneys are able to provide the skills and expertise that may be found at larger firms without the overhead expenses many of these larger law firms typically pass on to its clients. We are passionate about helping to build our community and its businesses and work...

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Pablo B. Morla

Hillsborough County, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 12 years experience

(813) 250-2886 3621 W. Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33609

Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business and Personal Injury

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Pablo B. Morla is dedicated to serving the interests of his clients in a wide array of cases involving personal injury, wrongful death; divorce and family law; Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy; and civil litigation matters. Prior to establishing Morla Law Group, P.A., Pablo worked for a large defense litigation firm, representing insurance companies and large businesses. That experience gave Pablo the practical knowledge and drive to establish Morla Law Group, P.A. in order to prosecute and defend cases on behalf of his clients in a wide array of practice areas. Read more at www.MORLALAW.com.

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Barbara C. Leon

Hillsborough County, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 16 years experience

(813) 258-2808 1520 W Cleveland St
Tampa, FL 33606

Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Consumer and Foreclosure Defense
Stetson University College of Law and University of South Florida

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Buddy Dwight Ford

Hillsborough County, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 31 years experience

(813) 877-4669 9301 W. Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, FL 33615

Bankruptcy, Business and Real Estate

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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.

Unsecured claim: A debt for which credit was extended based solely upon the creditor's assessment of the debtor's future ability to pay, rather than on a special assurance of payment.

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