The Law Office of Robert I. Masten, Jr., Esq., LLC

Bankruptcy can help you master your debt.

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

Firm Overview

Consumer Bankruptcy Law - Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Example cases

It's difficult to pick two remarkable examples involving consumer bankruptcy. The process is very similar in every case. What varies is whether or not a particular individual qualifies for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy or if they have to file a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy will allow a debtor to discharge most, if not all of his/her debts. A Chapter 13 allows a debtor to catch up on a mortgage or car note and possibly repay some other debts. I have been fortunate enough to meet many people from different walks of life. Most people buy into the myth that only the poorest of the poor can file a bankruptcy. In fact, I have helped people with little to no income through bankruptcy as well as people with six-figure incomes.

Main Office

Main
Brandywine Executive Center 1521 Concord Pike
Suite 301
Wilmington DE 19803

Phone

(302) 504-8320

Fax

(302) 468-1869

Websites

http://www.rmastenlaw.com

Fees

Free Initial Consultation?

Yes.

Services Offered For Fixed Fees?

We offer flat fees for both Chapter 7 & Chapter 13 Bankruptcies. Call for more information.

Hourly Rates

N/A

Office Information

Office Hours

Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Weekends and evenings by appointment.

Office Manager

Yes. Her name is Aimee Parker.

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Languages Spoken

None.

Is your firm willing to help a client with one discrete part of a case, without taking on the whole case?

No.

What are your policies about dividing work within the firm to make the process most cost-effective for the client?

Our firm uses flat fees for bankruptcies in order to keep fees affordable.

How frequently does your firm use mediation, arbitration, or collaborative law to resolve cases?

Rarely.

Does your firm provide pro bono legal services or otherwise participate in your community?

To the extent possible, yes.

What distinguishes your law firm from others?

While almost all bankruptcy cases are similar, we believe that every client is different and should receive individualized care. At the Law Office of Robert I. Masten, Jr., Esq., LLC, we are committed to giving every client the amount of attention they feel they deserve while providing excellent bankruptcy services. You will not be just another number to this firm.

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

Clients should be well educated on the issues that they face in any bankruptcy and how those issues can be solved. Just because a client engages an attorney does not mean that they should not participate in their case. Lawyer-client interaction and cooperation is key to a successful bankruptcy.

Is your firm willing to review documents prepared by clients?

While bankruptcy is a fairly straight-forward process, it is also a difficult and often times sophisticated process that lay people find difficult to get though by themselves. I do not encourage my clients to prepare their own legal documents. Reviewing and/or revising client drafted documents for the client to use without attorney representation is questionable ethically and is frowned upon by the local legal community. Therefore, the firm will not review, revise, or draft documents for a debtor to use on their own behalf.

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

No.

Robert I Masten Jr

Robert Masten was the managing associate for the Delaware office of a multi-state consumer bankruptcy firm. In May 2011, Robert opted to leave that firm and establish his own local Delaware practice and is committed to helping Delawareans in need of financial relief to discharge their debts.