Bankruptcy

I prefer to handle all types of bankruptcy cases (Chapters 7 and 13) especially in cases where debt collectors have been harassing consumers. It is particularly rewarding when the weight of financial debt is lifted from my clients and they finally enjoy the fresh start they deserve.

Business Law

I enjoy working with start-up businesses and with existing businesses which are interested in seeking legal advice designed to prevent legal disputes from occurring. A properly drafted employment agreement and/or shareholder buy/sell agreement implemented in the beginning of the business relationship can save tens of thousands of dollars in litigation costs when the business relationship terminates. Of course if it is already too late and litigation becomes necessary this firm will provide aggressive representation throughout the course of the lawsuit.

AZ, Oct 1991
Bar Number: 013901

NJ, Jan 1987
Bar Number: 032051987

Arizona and New Jersey State Courts United States District Court Arizona.

State Bar of Arizona - Bankruptcy Law Section member; Business Law Section member; Probate and Trust Law Section member. Member of American Bar Association, and member of National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.

In order for an attorney to provide true value to his clients he must stay up to date with an ever changing legal landscape. I consistently exceed the required number of continuing education hours and in addition I tend to carry over from one year to the next the maximum carry over amount allowed.

I have set up a blog and endeavor to continually add valuable content to the blog postings.

• Family of four was falling behind on mortgage payments and wished to save the family home. Drafted a workable Chapter 13 plan which enabled the client to "catch up" on the missed payments as part of the bankruptcy plan payments.

• Single mother recently lost her job and was being harassed by debt collectors because, to her, paying for baby formula was a higher priority than staying current on a credit card that was charging her 30% interest. Her Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing stopped the constant telephone calls and gave her a fresh start down the road to financial health.

• During the height of the Arizona housing bubble, an elderly couple was convinced by a slick mortgage broker to take out a home equity loan. The husband became ill and could no longer work. The Social Security check was not enough to pay the mortgage and the monthly living expenses, in addition to the credit card debt. Not knowing what else to do, they contacted our office to discuss their options, including a bankruptcy filing.

• Servicemen stationed at Luke Airforce wished to begin a business venture together. The firm established the LLC on their behalf, ensuring that all of the documents were properly drafted and filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission. A detailed Buy/Sell Agreement was prepared to cover the various contingencies of a member dying, wishing to withdraw from the LLC or if the majority of the members seek to buy out one of the members.

• An existing business had grown and sought to take on an employee. An employment agreement was prepared which included non-disclosure and non-compete provisions. These provisions were included to address the business owner's concern that he was hiring and training his future direct competitor. Given that the business was succeeding, it was also time to draft the business owner's Will, or possibly a Trust.

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Arizona and New Jersey

The majority of the firm's practice focuses on bankruptcy, contract drafting, business law including business formation, family law, real property, and wills and trusts. I also have experience handling a wide variety of civil litigation matters. I intend to service virtually all of my client's legal needs. As I assist you with your business issues, we should be establishing your estate planning requirements. If you hit a financial bump in the road which leads to either divorce or bankruptcy we can help you with either or both of those areas as well.

After having been a licensed attorney for over 20 years I established this firm in 2008 in order to provide my clients, who don't know where else to turn, the professional, cost-effective legal representation that they deserve. Servicing my clients' specific legal needs, with individualized attention, is the touchstone of the firm's existence.

I have worked with some of Arizona's premier law-firms. I have now formed this Arizona law firm, one which is dedicated to providing the quality of work provided by the larger firms while doing so with individualized attention and lower costs.

Marlene.

(623) 234-3538

Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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There is a range of fees for bankruptcy filings depending on the type of filing (Chapter 7 or Chapter 13) and varying based upon the complexity of the issues that accompany the case. In addition to legal fees which range from $1,350 to $2,000 for a Chapter 7 and up to $4,000 for a Chapter 13, there are Court filing fees and Court required Counseling Courses.

$200 to $275 per hour.

We offer a free 30-minute telephone consultation if you mention Nolo when you call.

Retainers in litigation cases range from $2,000 to $10,000 depending on the case.