Doug Allen Bernacchi and Associates [BEST CHOICE] 23 years helping debtors

Live A Debt Free Life!

This lawyer is licensed to practice in Indiana and has no record of discipline from the Indiana bar association.*

Firm Overview

Established in 1990 in Michigan City, Indiana. Expanded legal services to several Indiana counties and southwestern Michigan for bankruptcy services.

Servicing clients for 22 years in many areas of law, but primarily bankruptcy and personal injury.

Example cases

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Main Office

Main
Serving all of Michiana
(convenient offices call for location near you in MI IN )

Phone

(574) 210-4688

Fax

(219) 879-9554

Websites

Fees

Free Initial Consultation?

Free telephone consults and internet videos.

Services Offered For Fixed Fees?

Nolo clients are guaranteed best price for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Call (574) 210-4688 for fixed price quote.

Hourly Rates

$175 for non-bankruptcy legal work.

Office Information

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Office Manager

Susan Bernacchi (cell ph. 574-210-4655) or Jennifer Biela

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish, and Polish.

Other Offices

Granger Office
call for address
We can meet you at a public location, too.

How did your firm decide on the primary area of practice(s)?

Because these are areas where value can be added. I don't enjoy billing dollars times hours and not adding value for a client.

What is your firm's point of view regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

I accept clients with various levels of self education or knowledge.

Is your firm willing to review documents prepared by clients?

Case by case, but easier to do things right the first time.

Is your firm willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

Only in rare circumstances.

Doug Bernacchi

Prior to 1990, I attended law school and I worked at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange as an Arbitration board member. Prior to that, I worked in New York for Chase Bank as a regulatory compliance officer.

My experience is what my clients rely on to help them relax. Often perspective is needed to address a crisis effectively and after 20 years, I bring experience and perspective to nearly every situation.

I have been told that I am friendly, so my style is fast, friendly service.

Personal interests:

I enjoy baseball and sports, but most of all I enjoy working. I have four successful children.

License

Bar Number: 15372 46
Indiana , 1990
Bar Number:
Illinois , 1990

Education

Loyola University of Chicago School of Law
JD , 1990
Chicago, IL
Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service
BSFS , 1981
Washington, DC
Notre Dame
MBA , 1983
South Bend

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