Top Bankruptcy Lawyers Near Me in Springfield Area

TOP FLIGHT LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN MISSOURI. Since January first of this year I have obtained over $1.6 million dollars for clients I have represented in personal injury cases throughout Missouri.  I only represent real people with real problems.  I provide one on one representation.  When you hire me you get me.  Scroll down to "cases" and check out my results.  I don't spend $1,000,000 a year on advertizing like some lawyers in town do so I can put more money in your pocket.. In 2003 I won a case the was named one of the 100 most important cases in the State of Missouri for that year.  In 2009 I graduated from the prestigious Trial Lawyers College founded by the great trial attorney Gerry Spence. I was fortunate to have been able to study under Gerry Spance at his ranch in Wyoming. There are only approximately 1500 TLC graduates in the entire country, made up of some of the best trial lawyers in the United States and I am proud to be one of them.. I have been a trial lawyer now for 18 years doing auto accident cases, criminal defense, and reciently immigration cases.  I'm doing immigration cases because good people who want to immigrate to this country need good representation in these uncertain times. I am licensed to practice in both state and federal courts including:. All Missouri state courts; Federal District Court for the Western District of Missouri; Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri; Federal 8th Circuit Court of Appeals; The U.S. Supreme Court; and All U.S. Immigration Courts.. Let me put my years of experence and training to work for you!

Shari K. (Groce) DeArmon has provided legal aid in Springfield for more than 25 years. Specializing in filing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy cases in the Southwestern and Southern Divisions of Missouri for 13 years.

I have provided thousands of people a FRESH START in life by filing over 2,100 Bankruptcies in the last 29 years. I am fortunate to have been able to provide this FRESH START to people with overwhelming financial problems.

I am an associate attorney at the law firm of Hendel & Collins, P.C., where I specialize in all aspects of insolvency and bankruptcy law, including taxation, real estate, and commercial finance.. I was awarded a Juris Doctor magna cum laude from Western New England University School of Law in May 2010, having graduated second in my class.  During law school, I served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Western New England Law Review.. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree cum laude from the University of Connecticut in May 2004, having majored in Political Science.  Before attending law school, I worked in the land development industry for three years in Connecticut.. I am admitted to practice law in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

I am a certified Guardian ad Litem for children and the elderly.  I can be appointed by the court or requested privately to represent the most vulnerable members of our community.  During my college years I interned for a Federal Judge and on Capitol Hill.

For the past 13 years, I have sought to provide zealous and compassionate representation to individuals and businesses filing for bankruptcy.  I have a wealth of experience helping Debtors navigate Chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code.  My goal is to make the process understandable for my clients.  In my practice, I also represent bankruptcy trustees in litigation before the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts in Massachusetts.  I also represent businesses and individuals in commercial litigation and consumer protection matters.

David Caviness was born and raised in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He served four years in the United States Marine Corps after graduating from high school. After the Marines, Dave graduated from Oklahoma State University, with a degree in journalism. Prior to entering law school, he worked as a journalist in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He obtained his law degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas in 1990.. Dave is licensed in the states of Missouri, Kansas and Texas and is a member of the Texas and Missouri Bar Associations. Dave is licensed in the following state courts: Missouri, Kansas and Texas as well as the District of Kansas and the Western District of Missouri. He has over 20 years experience in civil litigation, real estate and bankruptcy matters and has litigated cases in most Missouri counties.

Connie was born in Springfield, Missouri, and was admitted to the Missouri Bar in 1985. Over the last thirty plus years, she has built an impressive background in personal bankruptcy law. Connie was a partner at Smith, Montgomery and Associates, and served as the managing attorney. She practiced bankruptcy law there for over eighteen years, prior to cofounding Springfield Law Group, LLC in 2013. Besides handling cases for her clients, she is often called on by judges to share her knowledge at law seminars. Connie’s time as a trust officer with Great Southern Bank, plus her experience handling over 2,500 bankruptcy cases, makes her uniquely prepared to handle your bankruptcy affairs.. Connie is currently assisting clients that reside in Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Laclede, Oregon, Ozark, Polk, Pulaski, Stone, Taney, Texas, Webster, and Wright counties. These counties include the cities of Springfield, Willard, Ozark, Nixa, Bolivar, Marshfield, Republic, Rogersville, Strafford, Branson, Buffalo, Waynesville, and among many others.

Bankruptcy Practice: I have helped thousands of people in the Southwest Missouri area erase or reduce millions in debt they were unable to pay. Bad things can happen to good people. Job losses, business failures, health bills and domestic matters can happen to anyone. Many times people need to talk to a caring, competent attorney to help them in these situations. I offer a free no-obligation consultation where you and I will review your situation and see what options are available. If bankruptcy is right for you, I will quote you a fee for my service that is reasonable and in writing. I try to keep my fees competitive and not charge for nickel and dime items. I use technology to reduce my costs and pass the savings onto my clients while still providing adequate contact and availability to my clients so they know what is going on in their cases.. Wills and Trust practice: I am an associate with the Courtney Law Firm, serving Southwest Missouri in this area of the law for more than 30 years. Our firm can handle any estate planning issue that you may need. We offer a free consultation to determine the best solution for your legal needs at a fee less than larger firms that do similar type of work.. Business Formation Documents: If you are starting a business and need legal advice call our office. We offer a free consultation and many times can save you headaches and problems down the road with proper drafting of your business documents today.

Attorney Mark Licata was born and raised in Springfield, Missouri. Before founding Licata Bankruptcy Firm PC, Mark earned his law degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. While in school, Mark clerked for a Kansas City bankruptcy firm and completed an internship with the Chief Bankruptcy Judge. He has devoted himself to helping individuals and businesses navigate bankruptcy since his graduation. Mark has individually represented over 5,000 individuals and businesses with their bankruptcy filings and has handled bankruptcy litigation in the 8th Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Court. He has also previously served on the Western District of Missouri’s Attorney Advisory Committee. Mark is proud to continue to help individuals and businesses overcome financial difficulties through his firm and is a proud husband and father to two children.

Attorney Bruce Kugler has an extensive legal background to effectively represent clients in  bankruptcy, personal injury, workers’ compensation, and immigration.  He has practiced law for more than 25 years.. Attorney Kugler attended Valparaiso School of Law in Valparaiso, Indiana where he earned a Juris Doctorate.  During law school, he received Honors in Scholarship and was a member of the Executive Board for Law Review as an Articles Editor.  He as was also a judicial extern for the late Honorable James Parson with the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.  Prior to law school, he received a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Northern Illinois University.. Attorney Kugler was formerly an Assistant Counsel with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (“IEPA”) where he utilized his bankruptcy knowledge and negotiation skills to assist in the recovery of millions of dollars.  Prior to entering private practice, he was a Trial Lawyer with the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) Office of the United States Trustee.   Attorney Kugler has extensive experience in chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy cases.. Attorney Kugler has substantial legal experience representing clients on issues involving bankruptcy, personal injury, workers’ compensation, and immigration.  Although he has substantial litigation experience as a former Trial Attorney with the DOJ, he is also an effective negotiator and communicator.  He is known for his ability to obtain just resolutions for his clients.. Bruce is admitted to the Illinois Bar and the State Bar of Texas.  He is also admitted to practice law before the United States District Courts for the Northern, Central, and Southern Districts of Illinois.  He is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, Chicago Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Seventh Circuit Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the Texas Bar Association.

Attorney Anne Chernick is the Premier Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Attorney. Attorney Anne Chernick has over 30 years of experience as an attorney handling estate matters. She began her career in a major Boston bank where she worked for 10 years as a Vice President and Trust Administrator. She has been in private practice for 20 years and has extensive experience counseling people of all ages and financial situations.. Anne G. Chernick is a 1990 Graduate of Boston University School of Law, where she received an advanced degree, L.L.M. in banking. She received her law degree in 1986 from Western New England Law School and graduated from University of South Florida in 1983.. With the help of a dedicated and highly skilled support staff, the office of Chernick & Chernick provides intelligent and responsible counsel for every client. Call us today and see for yourself what an experienced legal team can do for you.

After graduating from Drury University, I spent the next 8 years as a Springfield Police Officer before attending Law School at University of Missouri, Kansas City. I along with my two partners, began RGG Law in 1995, specializing in bankruptcy, Social Security Disability and civil litagation.