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Bill Geisse
Legal Helpers, the Law Offices of Macey & Aleman
438 J. Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (877) 245-2098 | Fax: (314) 588-1476
http://www.legalhelpers.com
Experienced Lawyers protecting your rights.
Legal Topic
Bankruptcy
Preferred New Clients
We handle both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases. We do primarily consumer cases but have from time to time handled individuals who own small business or self employed persons.
Sub-Categories
Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 7
- Debt Relief
- Garnishments
- Credit Repair
- Personal Bankruptcy
Bar Admissions
IL, Nov 1996
Bar Number: 6237147
Other Court Admissions
The Northern District of Illinois; the Central District of Illinois; and the Southern District of Illinois.
Association Memberships
State Bar of Illinois.
Continuing Education
I attend seminars and continuing Legal Education requirements specifically tailored to Bankruptcy.
Example Cases
We handle all types of Consumer Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases. From time to time we have handled Bankruptcy cases for self-employed individuals and cases for individuals with small businesses or corporations.
Education
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
Loyola University of Chicago
City:
Chicago
State:
IL
Year:
1996
Honors:
Am Jur award for Corporations
Degree:
M.B.A.
School:
Saint Louis University
City:
St. Louis
State:
MO
Year:
1993
Degree:
B.S.
School:
Saint Louis University
City:
St.Louis
State:
MO
Year:
1991
Focus and Accomplishments:
Business Administration.
Number of Attorneys
3
State Licensed In
Illinois and Missouri
Firm Focus and History
Legal Helpers was founded in 1993 in Chicago Illinois. The St. Louis office was opened in 2002. Our firm specializes in consumer Bankruptcy. We also help clients with Fair Debt Collection Act violations. We also offer help with Worker's Compensation and Personal Injury cases.
Previous Employment Summary
I previously worked in another Consumer Bankruptcy firm for over one year before starting with Legal Helpers in 1998.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
A client needs to make informed decisions. There is a lot of inaccurate information from the Internet, relatives or friends. Always ask your attorney if you have a question. Making important decisions or taking action without the proper information can have serious consequences in a Bankruptcy case. We have our attorneys meet with clients, we don't' have our clerical staff doing the work of an attorney. When a client comes in to our office for the first time they will meet with an attorney not a secretary to get the proper advice and information for their case.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
In Bankruptcy, it's our job to prepare the documents based on information the clients provide to us. In general, a client will not prepare any Bankruptcy documents for their case. A client has to provide some documents such as tax returns and income documents (e.g. pay check stubs).
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
We are a full service Bankruptcy Firm. We handle the case so the client doesn't have to do anything on their own.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I wanted to serve people in need.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
All of my life experiences help me be a better lawyer.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I can usually assure my client that I can provide the relief that they are looking for and I can provide those results very quickly.
What do you like best about your career?
Giving back clients their future free of debt.
Tell us about your law firm:
All of the attorneys and clerical staff speak everyday to clients. We are pleased that we can offer personal attention and have a client speak to their attorney much more often than in other firms. All of the staff here works together to help our clients.
What are your strengths and style?
I am outspoken and honest.
Personal Interests:
Friends, family, and good health.
Office Manager/Assistant
Regina McGrew
Fax
(314) 588-1476
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 am to 6:30 pm
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
Spanish
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Since each person is in a unique financial circumstances we have no set fee. Fees are determined by the complexity and the work required for a case. We provide a written fee quote BEFORE someone hires us.
Hourly Rates
We charge flat fees for a case.
Free Initial Consultation?
The initial consultation is free.
Typical Retainer
We charge a $100 retainer.
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