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Bret Nason
Bromley & Nason
55 E Main St.
Karrmann Professional Building
Platteville, WI 53818
Phone: (608) 348-4466 | Fax: (877) 693-9165
http://www.bromleynason.com
Bankruptcy Attorneys Serving SW & SE Wisconsin
Legal Topic
Bankruptcy
Preferred New Clients
Information coming soon.
Sub-Categories
Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 7
- Credit Disputes
- Debt Relief
- Garnishments
- Credit Repair
- Credit Restoration
- Creditor Harassment
- Family Farmer Bankruptcy Chapter 12
- Personal Bankruptcy
- Foreclosures
Bar Admissions
WI, Oct 2008
Bar Number: 1070830
Other Court Admissions
Wisconsin, U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Wisconsin, U.S. District Court - Western District of Wisconsin.
Association Memberships
State Bar of Wisconsin, American Bankruptcy Institute.
Continuing Education
I attend bar-sponsored seminars on bankruptcy and attend the annual Bankruptcy Section meeting.
Example Cases
All of my completed cases to date have resulted in my clients receiving a discharge of indebtedness. No client has lost property and no client has been denied a discharge. Of course, this does not mean that every client will get the same outcome. But we discuss possible outcomes with our clients so no one is blindsided.
Education
Degree:
B.A.
School:
Luther College
City:
Decorah
State:
IA
Year:
1987
Focus and Accomplishments:
Music Major
Degree:
J.D.
School:
William Mitchell College of Law
City:
St. Paul
State:
MN
Year:
2008
Number of Attorneys
2
State Licensed In
Wisconsin
Firm Focus and History
Mark Bromley began practicing in 1978. After working in a small firm for 24 years, he began his own firm in 2002. I joined the firm in 2008. We each work out of a one-person office, so there are no associates or paralegals to get between clients and their lawyer.
We work exclusively in bankruptcy and debt management, and almost always as debtor's counsel. We believe this focus on one area of law allows us to provide the best possible service to our clients. Most of our clients live within an hour of our Platteville or Whitewater offices.
Previous Employment Summary
I was a vocal music teacher in a Wisconsin public school system for 18 years. Staff reductions resulted in the elimination of my position and I was laid off in 2005. I started law school in the fall of 2005 and graduated in May 2008.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
Clients are encouraged to educate themselves as much as they can before making an appointment to see us. We're happy to provide whatever information our clients need to make informed decisions, but a familiarity with the process helps everything go smoother. Our firm's website has the answers to many commonly asked questions regarding bankruptcy and bankruptcy alternatives.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
We discourage clients from preparing their own documents. Because our flat-fee structure includes most needed documents, there is no need for a client to prepare something on his/her own.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
This is also discouraged. While individuals are certainly free to represent themselves in Bankruptcy Court, it is a complex system, with many requirements that can trip up a novice. The time we would spend helping someone file pro se could easily equal or exceed the amount of time we would spend representing the client.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
When I was laid-off after teaching music for 18 years, I had to decide whether to seek another teaching job or to try something new. I had worked for Mark Bromley for about five years in my spare time and enjoyed it. After talking with my wife, I decided to apply to law school.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
Many clients have said they appreciate that I explain the bankruptcy system in a way they can understand. I believe my teaching experience is apparent in my client meetings. I realize that different people have different learning styles, and I am able to explain concepts in different ways to ensure that my clients are making informed decisions.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
While working for Mark, bankruptcy was my first exposure to law. I explored different areas while in law school, but always came back to helping debtors with their financial problems.
What do you like best about your career?
Many clients come to me after weeks or months of struggling with their financial problems. The stress created by these problems frequently causes my clients to have trouble sleeping and/or causes problems in their personal relationships. It makes my day when clients tell me I helped lift a giant weight from their shoulders.
Tell us about your law firm:
I work in a one-person office, so all of my clients deal directly with me. I rent an office from another law firm and that firm's front-office staff welcomes clients for me.
What are your strengths and style?
Many clients have thanked me for helping make a difficult situation more bearable. Initial interviews are usually much less stressful than clients anticipate because they can tell I take a personal interest in their problems. I don't just run clients through as quickly as possible; I take the time to tailor my services to my clients' needs. I also reply to client questions or concerns very quickly, usually within a day. Personal attention to each client is one of my strengths as an attorney.
I have also been told by clients who have "shopped around" for legal services that they chose to hire me because I was personable and they felt comfortable talking with me. As one client said, "we just felt like we clicked with you."
Personal Interests:
I enjoy the NFL, college hockey, and baseball. There are a few TV shows my wife Lisa and I watch on a regular basis, and I'm an avid fan of "The Daily Show" and "The Colbert Report" on Comedy Central. Lisa and I enjoy traveling, but we weren't able to do much while I was in law school.
Fax
(877) 693-9165
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone calls are typically returned on the same day.
Emergency After Hours
No
Additional Offices
Whitewater, WI
W5838 Greening Rd.
Whitewater, WI 53190
(262) 495-8530
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
We typically charge a flat fee for bankruptcy filings and an hourly rate for debt settlements, and we also will set up a payment plan for clients who cannot come up with the full fee in advance. Usual fees are $1,500 for a Chapter 7 filing and $3,000 for a Chapter 13 filing. These flat fees include the filing fee and expenses.
Hourly Rates
$200/hour for debt settlement work.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes. Initial consultations (typically one hour) are free.
Typical Retainer
$300.
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