Bankruptcy

Consumers with financial problems. We handle Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, as well as negotiation with creditors.

SC, Sep 2005
Bar Number: 73937

Michigan, 1993, District Court for Western District of Michigan, 1994, South Carolina, 2005, District Court for District of South Carolina, 2007, and 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, 2009.

South Carolina Bar Association, Michigan Bar Association, South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association, and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.

I attend continuing legal education seminars on topics of bankruptcy law and real estate law. I always exceed the required number of continuing education hours.

I am a contributing author for Bankruptcy Law Network where I do a weekly blog post on different bankruptcy law issues. I also author the Charleston Bankruptcy Blog, which focuses mainly on bankruptcy issues facing South Carolina residents. I have also co-authored two articles entitled "Debt and Divorce" (parts one and two) for The Summerville Journal Scene with attorney Tiffany Provence, our former local Probate Judge.

I have handled over 1,000 bankruptcy cases in my career, but one of the most satisfying cases I ever handled was one in which I represented an elderly man and his wife. They were having financial problems, and the man found it hard to come to grips with the fact that he needed to file bankruptcy. He was over 70 years old and, understandably, wanted to make it through life without having to file bankruptcy. However, his business was failing, and there were really no other meaningful options for him. He continued trying to save the business and to avoid bankruptcy, despite my advice. He eventually had a heart attack. Finally, he took my advice and filed bankruptcy. His debts were discharged, and I could see the weight lift from his shoulders. It was very satisfying to see the bankruptcy system save someone's life by eliminating financial stress.

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South Carolina and Michigan.

I represent clients with a variety of financial problems. I provide both bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy options to clients, depending on the client's unique circumstances. My focus is on tailoring my approach to my client's needs.

I have been in private practice since 1995. Prior to that, I was a law clerk for Judge Harry A. Beach in Allegan, Michigan, for two years.

Tonya Doniphan

(843) 408-4443

Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Yes

I quote a fixed fee for each case. Each case is unique. I offer a discount to clients who find me through my Nolo listing.

$250.

Yes. I offer a free initial consultation. Normally, this lasts for up to an hour. I want to be able to help the client before I begin charging or quote a fixed fee.

No.