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Daniel R. Gukeisen
Bankruptcy Helpers, Inc.
W. 1st Street
Suite 101
Tempe, AZ 85012
Phone: (602) 265-3822 | Fax: (602) 476-1194
http://www.wantafreshstart.com
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Legal Topic
Bankruptcy
Preferred New Clients
We prefer to handle cases in the realms of bankruptcy and foreclosure on debtor or creditor side.
Sub-Categories
Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 7
- Credit Disputes
- Debt Relief
- Chapter 11
- Business Bankruptcy
- Credit Repair
- Credit Restoration
- Personal Bankruptcy
- Foreclosures
Bar Admissions
AZ, Mar 2002
Bar Number: 021109
Other Court Admissions
State and Federal Courts.
Association Memberships
Arizona State and Federal Bar.
Continuing Education
I always complete the required amount of continuing legal education. My courses are centered on bankruptcy as well as debtor/creditor issues and alternative ways to deal with debt.
Example Cases
We are involved on every level of bankruptcy filing and litigation, both personal and business, chapters 7, 11, and 13.
Education
Degree:
B.S.
School:
University of South Dakota
City:
Vermillion
State:
SD
Year:
1996
Degree:
MBA
School:
University of South Dakota
City:
Vermillion
State:
SD
Year:
1999
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
University of South Dakota
City:
Vermillion
State:
SD
Year:
1999
Honors:
I have received numerous honors over the course of my education.
Number of Attorneys
8
State Licensed In
Arizona.
Firm Focus and History
I was initially licensed in South Dakota in 1996. Since then I have relocated to Arizona and surrounded myself with some of the most qualified bankruptcy attorneys in the state.
We are one of the largest, most experienced, personal and business bankruptcy firms in the state. Our attorneys meet with each client personally during a free initial consultation. Bankruptcy help is never more than a click or a phone call away. We provide superior bankruptcy assistance from experienced bankruptcy attorneys, and we are one of the most affordable bankruptcy firms in the state. Our fees for a basic case start at $1,200.
We can start your filing for little or no money down and we have payment plans for the
fees. We offer night and weekend appointments at various locations throughout the state. We are a high quality bankruptcy law firm that offers an opportunity to consider bankruptcy with a seasoned bankruptcy attorney at a free initial consultation without pressure or commitment. If bankruptcy is right for you, we offer alternative ways to afford bankruptcy as well as provide superior service throughout. We make dealing with your debt through an experienced attorney easy and affordable.
Previous Employment Summary
I have practiced since 1996 and my associates have served as clerks for bankruptcy judges and in various prestigious roles in the legal and business professions.
Activities and Awards
I have been featured on numerous television news shows as well as published in the Arizona Business Journal and other publications regarding my bankruptcy expertise. The firm is well respected and client centered.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
Clients should be well-versed on many legal issues. The spectrum of legal representation is so specialized and diverse in today's market that attempting to prosecute your own case in any area is akin to filing your own taxes. You may get by without professional representation, but securing the right representation will not be prohibitively expensive and it is well worth the money. Know your options, but let a professional take care of the specifics.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Clients would be better served to produce the documents as a foundation for the new pleadings which I will draft. Review of documents not professionally prepared will take as long and cost as much as simply preparing the documents to begin with.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
Representing yourself is an option. Paying an attorney to coach you through the process will be almost as expensive and not protect you from the potential liability involved with the complex bankruptcy laws. Paying for the service is well worth the money and provides peace of mind. You will likely only do this process once in your life. Don't take the chance of stepping in front of irreversible liability.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I grew up in a town of 600 people. There were no doctors in town and only one lawyer. Therefore, if you were going to be somebody, you were going to be a lawyer. This took me through law school, but the practice of law did not prove to be rewarding, except for bankruptcy. I continue to practice law because I see a need for affordable representation when dealing with big creditors that have unlimited resources. The richest one half of one percent of the population owns over half this nation's wealth. People like this do not need the money, yet they derive vast profits from people who can scarcely afford a minimum payment. I think this is wrong and I want to help as many people as I can to be free from creditors' oppression. I continue to practice to protect hard-working people from being bullied by creditors and I help people take advantage of the freedom provided by bankruptcy.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I am a great lawyer because of my perspective on life. I came from a working-class family. My father had a sixth grade education and drove a truck for a living while my mother taught school. I understand, better than most, that work is required for rewards. These rewards are not mine to keep, but to share with the public in the way of service.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
Bankruptcy provides the most direct ability to make a profound impact in a client's life. Working every day to pay debts to creditors that don't need the money is no way to live.
What do you like best about your career?
We only get a limited amount of time on this Earth. If you spend that time working to pay creditors, you will not have the time to take care of your retirement or your children's education. Being a slave to creditors is not in anyone's best interest, and I can change all of that. I can provide liberation that leads to a more satisfying life, and that is as rewarding as anything I have ever done.
Tell us about your law firm:
Kirk Guinn:
Kirk is an associate at Gukeisen Law Group. Kirk began his education at Mesa community college, and then attended Arizona State University. He graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1989 with a Bachelor's Degree. At ASU Kirk was a member of the ROTC and on the Dean's list from 1987 to 1989. Kirk received his law degree from Brigham Young University in 1993 where he was a J. Ruben Clark Scholarship recipient. Kirk began his career in Mesa practicing foreclosure and bankruptcy law. Kirk was admitted to practice in the Federal District Court of Arizona in 2008.
Benjamin Wright:
Ben is an associate at the Gukeisen Law Group. He attended the University of Wisconsin for both his undergraduate and legal studies. Ben received his Juris Doctorate in 2007 and was admitted to practice in Wisconsin that same year.
Jonathan Elgart:
Jonathan is an associate at the Gukeisen Law Group. He attended Carnegie Mellon University graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in history in 1991. After graduation
Jonathan attended Boston College Law School, receiving his Juris Doctorate in 1998. Jonathan was a member of the Washington State Bar Association from 1999-2007 and was admitted to practice in Arizona in 2007. He has several years of bankruptcy experience, clerking for the Honorable Sarah Sharer Curley in the United States Bankruptcy Court of Arizona. Jonathan was admitted to practice in the Federal District Court of Arizona in 2008.
William Fife:
William is an associate at the Gukeisen Law Group. He graduated cum laude in Justice Studies from Arizona State University in 2001 and received his Juris Doctorate from there in 2005. William began his legal career in 2006 practicing estate and bankruptcy law. He was sworn into the Federal District Court of Arizona in 2008.
Kathy Johnson:
Kathy is an associate at the Gukeisen Law Group working out of Tucson, Arizona. She graduated from Pima Community College in 1982. Kathy attended Thomas Jefferson University School of Law and received her Juris Doctorate in 1992. She is admitted to practice law in both Arizona and California. She was sworn into the Federal District Court of California in 1992 and the Federal District Court of Arizona in 2007. Kathy also has her Arizona and California real estate broker's and mortgage broker's licenses.
What are your strengths and style?
I have an easy-going attitude. I am very easy to talk with and I will not waste your time with legal mumbo-jumbo that you do not need to learn. I will give you straight talk about your case and the potential downfalls.
Personal Interests:
I run most mornings. I like to hike and travel with my wife and my dog. My father is still alive and living in South Dakota at 77, so family takes up most of my free time, if I can find it.
Office Manager/Assistant
Kim.
Fax
(602) 476-1194
Office Hours
Monday through Saturday
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sundays available by appointment.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
Yes, Spanish.
Additional Offices
Glendale, AZ
6006 N. 83rd Ave.
Suite 108
Glendale, AZ 85303
(602) GOT-DEBT
Tempe, AZ
430 W. 1st Street, # 101
Tempe, AZ 85281
(602) 324-7297
Tucson, AZ
2 E. Congress Street
Suite 900
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 371-6188
Phoenix, AZ
1 East Camelback
Suite 550
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 265-3822
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Standard bankruptcy starts at $1,200 and is always a flat fee.
Hourly Rates
If needed, $250/hour.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes. The first consultation is free and a vast majority retain on their first visit.
Typical Retainer
You can start the process for $100 down.
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