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Robert O'Brien
DeBruyckere Roth & Associates PLLC
231 Sutton Street
South Entrance
Suite 1B
North Andover, MA 01845
Phone: (978) 686-4600 | Fax: (978) 686-4603
http://www.dralawoffices.com
Comprehensive Representation
Legal Topic
Bankruptcy
Preferred New Clients
In Massachusetts and New Hampshire: individual or joint, business or personal, Chapter 7, 11, 12, 13, or 15 bankruptcy cases.
Sub-Categories
Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 7
- Collections & Repossessions
- Credit Disputes
- Debt Relief
- Garnishments
- Chapter 11
- Business Bankruptcy
- Credit Repair
- Credit Restoration
- Creditor Harassment
- Personal Bankruptcy
- Foreclosures
Bar Admissions
NE, Sep 1984
Bar Number: 17856
IA, Jun 1984
Bar Number: 8362
NH,
Bar Number: 15358
MA, Jul 2002
Bar Number: 653806
Other Court Admissions
Supreme Courts of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Nebraska, and Iowa. United States District Courts of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Colorado, Eastern District of Michigan, Northern District of Illinois (pending), and Eastern District of Michigan (pending).
Association Memberships
New Hampshire Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association, Nebraska Bar Association, Iowa Bar Association, and American Bar Association.
Continuing Education
The continuing education courses that I choose to attend make me better suited to handle all of the issues presented by my clients.
Example Cases
I successfully concluded an adversarial proceeding that saved the debtor's home from foreclosure when all the others told the debtor that it was hopeless.
Education
Degree:
J.D.
School:
Creighton University School of Law
City:
Omaha
State:
NE
Year:
1984
Focus and Accomplishments:
Successfully completed 3/3 pre-law business program.
Degree:
B.S.B.A.
School:
Creighton University College of Business
City:
Omaha
State:
NE
Year:
1982
Number of Attorneys
5
State Licensed In
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Nebraska, and Iowa.
Firm Focus and History
Our goal is to maintain a small, full service firm that is committed to providing legal services that are personally responsive to our clients and their needs. Aggressively representing clients' interests is the cornerstone of our philosophy.
DeBruyckere, Roth & Associates, PPC was founded in 2007 by Daniel DeBruyckere and Elizabeth Roth in Salem, New Hampshire. Since that time, we have established offices in Dracut and North Andover, Massachusetts. Our attorneys have more than 30 years combined experience.
Previous Employment Summary
I established and operated a national network of sixty attorneys for a well-known national collections law firm. The litigation department met and exceeded all goals. I served as an Assistant City Attorney with the primary responsibility for defending the city, its officials, officers, and agents in lawsuits. I handled at least a dozen law suits from start to jury verdict, all with reasonably successful results.
Activities and Awards
Since 1984, I have handled many clients and their cases through volunteer lawyer programs and other pro bono opportunities in the private practice of law.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I am always happy to assist a client who is interested in learning more about legal issues.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
This is decided on a case by case basis.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
These services are not available in this firm.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I wanted to help people within a law setting.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
All of my life experiences help me to be a better lawyer.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
As aforementioned, I enjoy this area of law and being able to assist people.
What do you like best about your career?
I enjoy helping my clients get a fresh start and realize that there can be a rewarding and successful life after starting over.
Tell us about your law firm:
A co-operative staff with a high work ethic makes the practice of law enjoyable.
What are your strengths and style?
I provide aggressive advocacy to get results when necessary, while never forgetting that it is important to communicate on a different level with a client who is going through the kind of personal turmoil that financial stress causes.
Personal Interests:
I enjoy spending my time off with my wife and five children. My hobbies are photography and Taekwondo.
Office Manager/Assistant
Mary Griffin
Fax
(978) 686-4603
Office Hours
Seven days a week.
6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
By appointment at any of our three locations, or at your home or office.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Additional Offices
Salem, NH
202 Main Street
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 894-4141
Dracut, MA
1595 Lakeview Avenue
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 957-7111
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
No.
Hourly Rates
$295.
Free Initial Consultation?
We offer a free initial consultation by telephone for one half-hour.
Typical Retainer
No.
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