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Larry Lofgren
Legal Helpers, the Law Offices of Macey & Aleman
600 Stewart Street
Suite 724
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (877) 245-2098 | Fax: (206) 770-0555
http://www.legalhelpers.com
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Legal Topic
Bankruptcy
Preferred New Clients
We prefer to take on consumer bankruptcy and fair debt collection.
Sub-Categories
Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 7
- Collections & Repossessions
- Credit Disputes
- Debt Relief
- Garnishments
- Credit Repair
- Credit Restoration
- Creditor Harassment
- Personal Bankruptcy
Bar Admissions
WA, Nov 2003
Bar Number: 34358
IL, Nov 1992
Bar Number: 6211170
Other Court Admissions
Western and Eastern District of Washington; Eastern and Western District of Wisconsin; Northern and Southern District of Indiana; Northern, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois.
Association Memberships
King County Bar Association.
Continuing Education
I attend courses in continuing legal education and I'm active in the bankruptcy section of the King County Bar Association.
Example Cases
I've been on both the creditor and debtor side of this area of law. I've litigated adversary proceedings in bankruptcy court representing credit card companies. I've also represented creditors in collection suits in Illinois and Washington. I've handled countless chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy cases.
Education
Degree:
J.D.
School:
Southern Illinois University School of Law
City:
Carbondale
State:
IL
Year:
1992
Honors:
American Juris Prudence Award in legal writing and reasoning.
Focus and Accomplishments:
I interned with the State Appellate Defender.
Degree:
Bachelors of Art
School:
University of Illinois
City:
Urbana
State:
IL
Year:
1988
Honors:
Dean's List
Focus and Accomplishments:
Majored in communications, minored in political science and philosophy.
Number of Attorneys
3
State Licensed In
Illinois and Washington
Firm Focus and History
Our firm was established in 1997. We restrict our practice to representing consumer debtors and filing chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy cases or prosecuting violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Our firm focuses on consumer bankruptcy an consumer debt issues.
Previous Employment Summary
I worked at the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois as Intake Director from 1994-1998. After that I worked at Erik A. Martin and Associates concentrating in chapter 13 bankruptcies from 1999-2000. From 2001-2003 I was at Legal Helpers in Chicago concentrating on chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy cases. From 2003-2005 I was Weinstein and Reilly in Seattle concentrating on creditor's rights as well as bankruptcy and state court. From 2006-2007 I worked at the law firm of Larry Lofgren focusing on consumer bankruptcy and consumer debt issues. Presently, I'm managing the Seattle office of Legal Helpers.
Activities and Awards
I lived in Madrid, Spain for a year teaching English. I also take pro bono cases for the King County Bar Association.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I think it's important that people have a basic understanding of the law, but it's highly technical. If any case is difficult at all, it is worth hiring an attorney and it would be very risky to represent yourself. However, I do encourage people to educate themselves about the law in a general way.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I'd prefer to handle the case from beginning to end. I would feel better interview the client and starting from scratch rather than reviewing a document that they prepared.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I won't coach clients in self-representation, but I do coach new attorneys in the King County Bar association involved in pro bono cases when bankruptcy issues come up.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I have always thought of myself as analytical and interested in gaining knowledge. I enjoy analyzing social policy and enjoy a good argument. I've always been very committed to helping people. I love reading and writing, and this profession is heavily dependent on both.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
My work as an intake director of the ACLU has given me an awareness of a broad spectrum of issues that challenge almost every group in society. My travels in Latin America and Spain have made me fluent in Spanish. My work in representing large numbers of bankruptcy clients on both the creditor and debtor side has given me very deep and broad knowledge of bankruptcy issues.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
After concentrating in public interest, I wanted to move to a more traditional law firm and bankruptcy attracted me because I realized that I could help people in serious situations quickly and effectively.
What do you like best about your career?
I like the certainty and finality of the bankruptcy process and the ability to help people quickly and decisively.
Tell us about your law firm:
We're a small, congenial office with young, committed, energetic attorneys all with backgrounds helping individuals through tough times.
What are your strengths and style?
I am understanding and sympathetic. I also communicate well with many types of people. I have an amiable personality, but I am aggressive when I see that my clients' interests are at stake and compromise is not a solution.
Personal Interests:
I enjoy reading, languages, travel, swimming, skiing, music, art, literature, politics, current events, and taking care of my six-year-old son.
Office Manager/Assistant
Rebecca Weis
Fax
(206) 770-0555
Office Hours
Monday through Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sundays sometimes available by appointment
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
Yes, Spanish and Polish.
Additional Offices
Everett, WA
2804 Grand Avenue
Suite 308
Everett, WA 98201
(877) 245-2098
Tacoma, WA
3002 South 47th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(877) 245-2098
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
We charge on a flat-fee basis. The fees depend on the type of bankruptcy and on how complex the case would be.
Hourly Rates
No.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, for approximately a half hour to an hour.
Typical Retainer
Yes, $100.
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