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Attorney Mark Buckley: Best Bankruptcy Lawyer in Warwick

by Mark Buckley

Best Bankruptcy Lawyers in Warwick RI

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2022: Top Bankruptcy Lawyers in Providence

by Mark Buckley

Happy to make the top 3 list in Providence for bankruptcy representation in 2022.

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511 Green Bush Road
Warwick, Rhode Island 02818
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Phone: (401) 467-6800
Email: attorneybuckley@verizon.net

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Top 3 Bankruptcy Lawyers – Providence, Rhode Island – Attorney Mark Buckley, CFP

by Mark Buckley

The Providence Law Office of Attorney Mark Buckley, CFP®, is pleased to announce being selected as one of the Top 3 bankruptcy lawyers in Providence, Rhode Island based on reputation, history, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence.

Three Best Rated® was created to identify the top 3 local professionals, businesses, etc. in each city and display only the 3 best based on a 50-Point Inspection.  To be a trusted resource of identifying the best local professionals, Three Best Rated is independent and does not accept money to be listed.

Attorney Buckley practices Chapter 7 bankruptcy representation for clients with more than $10,000 of debt due to credit cards, unsecured loans, medical bills, car repossessions and utility bills.  He also offers debt negotiation and settlement options for clients outside of needing to file for bankruptcy relief.

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Clients’ Choice Award – I’d like to thank . . .

by Mark Buckley

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Providence/ Warwick bankruptcy lawyer, I rescue clients from financial chaos. I solve debt problems caused by job loss, ill health, and other life-changing setbacks. For so many with too much debt and too little income, I help them push the RESTART button.

After examining spending patterns, budgets and monthly income, we consider all debt-relief options including payment plans, debt settlement, and bankruptcy.

A Chapter 7 bankruptcy is designed to protect property and give a financial fresh-start. My clients feel immediate relief after I file their case and debt collectors stop calling. 90 days later, the case ends and financial freedom begins.

 

Many are surprised to learn how Rhode Island and federal law can help protect most/all of their property. These bankruptcy “exemption” protections apply to cars, real estate, retirement assets, jewelry, etc. Most clients do not lose any property at all.

These same laws also help remove most unsecured debts like credit cards, payday loans, utility bills, personal loans, lines of credit, medical bills, car repossessions, mortgage foreclosures, etc. Sometimes, even income tax obligations can be discharged in bankruptcy.

I understand its not easy to ask for help, especially when it comes to money-matters. I get it. That’s why I designed my practice differently.

Anyone with a debt problem can call me, without any obligation, to get my legal-financial advice. I’m pretty easy to talk to and would be happy to help you determine the best path out of your debt dilemma.

Hit the Avvo badge below where clients generously shared their experience in working with my firm.

8.3Mark Steven Buckley CFP

PS: I don’t take these “awards” too seriously, but I’m always happy when bankruptcy clients appreciate the realized benefits of a financial do-over.

Here it is.Mark Steven Buckley CFPClients’ ChoiceAward 2019

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Pros and Cons to Consider Before a Providence Bankruptcy Filing

by Mark Buckley

Providence, Rhode Island
Providence River

When is a Providence bankruptcy filing the right choice for your debt problems?  For each person, the answer is different.

Some debtors are so overwhelmed with credit card debt, it affects their health. Others experience strained family relationships, or difficulty concentrating at the workplace.

They feel as though they were treading water in the middle of a great ocean; sinking fast with no land in sight.

Although a Providence bankruptcy filing is not typically anyone’s first thought, the majority of clients make the bankruptcy decision after running out of options.  They can’t improve their income, or cut their living expenses any further.  There is no “extra money” to cover anything beyond the basics: shelter, food, transportation, medicine, etc.

Aggressive debt collection and lawsuits often force a debtor to calling a Providence bankruptcy lawyer.  I have helped 100’s of clients with debt problems in the greater Providence area who were tired of the phone calls and legal threats.

Bankruptcy can really turn things around for someone who wants to improve their overall financial health.  It worked for Walt Disney, H.J. Heinz, Milton Hershey and Henry Ford.  Each allowed bankruptcy to solve their financial problems and each later achieved spectacular success.

As you determine the best path to deal with your debt situation, consider the following pros and cons to filing for bankruptcy relief.

Possible Disadvantages to filing bankruptcy

1 – You have to stop living on credit cards

Most people prefer to have a safety net when doing something dangerous.  And life can be dangerous, or at least dangerously expensive.  Ideally, 6-8 months of our fixed living expenses should sit in a bank account ready to act as our safety net.  Without such savings, however, people often rely on costly credit cards as a substitute.  As you would guess, all credit card accounts will be closed when you file bankruptcy; even accounts that have a zero balance.

2 – One bite at the apple . . . . At least for now

After a Providence bankruptcy filing, you would be unable to file another Chapter 7 bankruptcy case within 8 years of receiving a discharge.  A second Chapter 13 bankruptcy case has special waiting periods as well.  A qualified bankruptcy lawyer can explain important factors to help you determine if it is better to file bankruptcy now, or to wait.

3 – Who will find out about your bankruptcy

Your Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing will be on your credit report for as long as 10 years.  It also becomes searchable in the federal court case register.  Unless the searching party has special access to search these records, however, the general public won’t know you filed.

4 – Not all debts are dischargeable

The majority of consumer debts, if incurred in good faith, are dis-chargeable in a Providence Chapter 7 bankruptcy.  These debt problems include medical bills, unsecured loans, credit cards, payday loans, car repossessions, and mortgage foreclosures.  As a reminder, if you elect to keep your house and car, the creditor has a security interest in the property until the loans are paid in full.  In other words, you will keep making these payments for as long as you wish to retain the house and car.  Most student loans, child support, alimony, most taxes, and debts incurred in bad faith, car generally not dis-chargeable in bankruptcy.

Benefits of Filing for Bankruptcy

1 – You can protect your property from creditors

Rhode Island bankruptcy exemptions protect as much as $ 500,000 of equity in a house that is your primary residence.  It also protects generous amounts of equity in cars, household goods and furnishings, retirement accounts, jewelry, etc.  There is even a “wildcard” exemption that can be used to protect a certain amount of cash, money in the bank, income tax refunds and personal injury settlements.  Because these exemption laws are so powerful, most people who file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy are able to keep 100% of their property.

2 – You may eliminate old income tax debts

Old income tax debts may be dis-chargeable in bankruptcy, if they were due more than 3 years ago, you filed your tax returns accurately and on time, and you meet a few additional requirements. Although a Providence bankruptcy filing may help with old income taxes, it does not discharge sales taxes, payroll taxes, or recent income taxes.

3 – Your Credit Score can recover fast

Your FICO credit score is based on several factors, including payment history, credit utilization rate, age of credit accounts and your debt to income ratio.  Bankruptcy will help get you back on your feet fast because it will close out the damaged accounts and stop the downward spiral of late payments and defaults.  After you receive your bankruptcy discharge, positive steps to rebuilding your credit can help you obtain a 720 FICO score in as little as 12-18 months.  While I don’t encourage taking on new debt too fast, I have seen clients get approved for a new credit card within 3 months, a car loan in 6 months, and a mortgage in 2 ½ years.

4 – You receive an honest “fresh start”

When your financial picture looks like it was drawn on an Etch a Sketch, you would do anything to get a fresh start, or a do-over.  A Providence bankruptcy can do just that.  You can actually wake up from the financial nightmare and begin to chart a new course.  You can start focusing again on the future and develop financial goals for your kid’s education, buying a home, or saving for retirement.  But first, you should set up a savings plan to build an important safety net in order to avoid future debt problems.

5 – You can stop harassing debt collectors, lawsuits, and wage garnishments

Not all debt collectors are bad.  Some follow the law, while others simply don’t.  The ones who violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, will harass you at work and home until you reach your breaking point.  Here is some good news.  The instant you file your Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition, all collection activity stops.  Everything gets real quiet.

If you have been struggling with debt for years and it is not getting any better, now may be the time to consider a Providence bankruptcy filing.  Read reviews from clients who trusted Attorney Mark Buckley, a CFP® professional, to solve their debt problems and call 467-6800 for a free bankruptcy consultation.  Serving clients in Providence, Pawtucket, and Warwick.

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