Stanley J. Galewski
Galewski Law Group, P.A.
201 E. Kennedy Blvd.
Suite 760
Tampa, FL 33602
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Phone: (813) 222-8210 | Fax: (813) 222-8211
http://www.GALEWSKI.com
Tampa Bankruptcy Attorneys: Galewski Law Group, P.A.
Legal Topic
Real Estate Law
Preferred New Clients
Business or individual consumer clients.
Sub-Topics
Broker & Transaction Litigation
Buying Property
Condemnation
Condominiums & Cooperatives
Construction Contracts
Construction Defects
Construction Financing
Conveyancing
Eminent Domain
Homeowners' Associations
Insurance
Land Contracts
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord-Tenant
Mechanics' Liens
Mold Claims
Mortgages
Property Taxes
Real Estate Loans
Renting & Leasing
Title Insurance
Title Litigation
Legal Topic
Bankruptcy
Preferred New Clients
Business or individual consumer clients.
Sub-Topics
Business Bankruptcy
Chapter 11
Chapter 13
Chapter 7
Collections & Repossessions
Credit Disputes
Credit Repair
Credit Restoration
Creditor Harassment
Debt Relief
Family Farmer Bankruptcy Chapter 12
Foreclosure
Garnishments
Municipality Bankruptcy Chapter 9
Personal Bankruptcy
This firm is a debt relief agency that helps people file for bankruptcy under the bankruptcy code.
Bar Admissions
FL, Oct 2001
Bar Number: 523887
DC
Other Court Admissions
Florida, Washington D.C. Northern, and Middle and Southern Federal Courts in Florida.
Association Memberships
Florida Bar Association, Washington D.C. Bar Association, Hillsborough County Bar Association, Tampa Bankruptcy Bar Association, and Bankruptcy Bar Association of the South Florida.
Continuing Education
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) is completed by attendance at local and national events, constant re-education in the field of focus, and participation in all levels of organization and preparing of CLE presentations for other attorneys.
Papers and Publications
Attorneys at the Galewski Law Group, P.A. have written many of the problem sets used by other attorneys and presenters at various CLE events.
Example Cases
Represented the Chapter 7 trustee in a multi-million dollar condo conversion - in which we reinstated the conversion project and sold the going concern.
Represented various individuals with high net worth in asset protection against otherwise toxic real property.
Education
University of Florida
Juris Doctorate
Gainesville
FL
2001
Honors.
President of ICAM Moot Court Team
Lead Team to International Competition in Vienna, Austria
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts
Tampa
FL
1998
Yes - numerous.
Political Science.
Edison
Accounting
Fort Myers
FL
1995
Honors.
Accounting.
This firm is a debt relief agency that helps people file for bankruptcy under the bankruptcy code.
Number of Attorneys
3
State Licensed In
Florida and Washington D.C.
Firm Focus and History
The Galewski Law Group, P.A. has been serving Tampa Bay for over five years. We started as part of a multi-national law firm and separated to start a new type of practice with a focus on the individual instead of large business. We offer the same great legal representation that big businesses demand but with a personal and committed touch.
We focus on the individual and small business entity in various areas of Litigation and Legal Representation. Each attorney has their own specialties ranging from Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Litigation, Family Law and Divorce, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury.
Previous Employment Summary
Prior employment before Galewski Law Group, P.A. include Buchanan Ingersol, White & Case, the European Union, Department of Integration, The New York Supreme Court, Office of Rick Lazio, U.S. Congressman from NY-R2, the Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida, and the Hillsborough County Public Defender.
This firm is a debt relief agency that helps people file for bankruptcy under the bankruptcy code.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
Often the case presented is the most intimate and important detail in the client's life at the moment and possibly for years to come. The client should take every step to ask questions and educate him or herself of the process. However, they should be cautions of where they get their information and make certain that they are talking to a professional with experience in that particular field of law. If they are no comfortable they should seek other counsel until they are comfortable that they will be treated properly. We strive to inform our clients of what is going on and at the very least we are certain that our clients know what is expected of them.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
This is a daily part of the legal representation. Often clients will bring us documents from other parts of their lives and ask our opinion. This helps us to be certain that our clients truly earns their fresh start and moves in the correct direction.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
We attempt to do this when possible, but the client must understand that we can only do so much without entering the case. Once we are in the case we often are there until a judge states otherwise.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I grew up in corporate New York and decided to be a lawyer when I was seven. It just always seemed to fit. I like the problem solving nature of the position and enjoy fighting for my clients.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I am educated in the best school in the state, best law school in the south. I have previously worked as a hill staffer to a U.S Congressman and have worked drafting legislation and with judges adjudicating that same legislation. Having worked on each side of the legal system has given me a unique perspective into how best to solve my client's problems or how best to fight for them.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
When I was a summer associate I worked for one of the world's largest financial institutions. My job was to evaluate a large company that the client wanted to buy out of bankruptcy. I sank the deal in a week after learning some very bad facts about the debtor company. The client was very happy and I became fascinated with finance, bankruptcy and real estate.
What do you like best about your career?
I truly believe that I help people every day.
Tell us about your law firm:
We are a small firm with three attorneys and staff. We are committed to our clients, our families, our community and the Florida Gators.
What are your strengths and style?
My large firm background and prior experience working with the U.S Congress and various courts gives me a diligent and logical approach to best help and evaluate my clients' situations. This approach reduces the emotional urge to rush in and fight regardless of possible outcomes as many others often do. We look for the most cost effective alternative to obtain the desired results for the client and then execute the plan. Focusing on reasonable goals and providing quality service helps us to be consistent and productive.
Personal Interests:
My family, water sports on Tampa Bay, and the Florida Gators.
This firm is a debt relief agency that helps people file for bankruptcy under the bankruptcy code.
Office Manager/Assistant
Sylvia.
Fax
(813) 222-8211
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
For emergency after hours please call (813) 222-8210.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
Spanish, Polish, Swedish, and German.
This firm is a debt relief agency that helps people file for bankruptcy under the bankruptcy code.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Each type of case is different but in bankruptcy we typically charge $1,299 (inclusive of court costs) for an individual consumer Chapter 7 and $1,074 as the initial fee (inclusive of court costs) for a Chapter 13.
Hourly Rates
Our rates range per attorney but are between $200 and $250 per hour.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes we do.
Typical Retainer
It would depend on the case.
This firm is a debt relief agency that helps people file for bankruptcy under the bankruptcy code.
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