Bankruptcy

I practice only in the bankruptcy area. A preferred new client would be someone who finds themselves in a difficult financial position, are under a lot of stress, and probably aren't sleeping too well. Someone who needs sound expert advice concerning their financial plight.

• Chapter 13
• Chapter 7
• Collections & Repossessions
• Credit Disputes
• Debt Relief
• Garnishments
• Chapter 11
• Business Bankruptcy
• Credit Repair
• Credit Restoration
• Creditor Harassment
• Family Farmer Bankruptcy Chapter 12
• Personal Bankruptcy
• Foreclosures

MA, Jun 2000
Bar Number: 646307

Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Federal District Court of Massachusetts.

Boston Bar Association, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees.

Massachusetts has no continuing education requirement for attorneys. However, the local bar associations do a marvelous job of keeping my fellow attorneys and me informed via many conferences and seminars which I make every effort to attend. The law constantly changes and a good attorney must remain current with the changes.

Most bankruptcy cases are the same procedurally. Each case has a "341" meeting, commonly called the meeting of creditors [none usually attend]. The meeting takes place approximately one month after filing the case, where the paperwork filed is reviewed and questions are asked of the client by the United States Bankruptcy Trustee. The client up to this point is still usually very nervous even after I educate them about the process. The best part of this for me is to see the stress fall away from the client at the completion of the 341 meeting.

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I started my career as a school teacher and coach from which I bring that same attitude to my law practice. Specifically, the more I educate you about what it is we will do together, the better and easier it will be for the both of us. These are times that are very stressful for you. This knowledge and my expertise will help you relieve that stress and overcome the hurdles you are now facing. Call, I'll make you feel better.

The sole focus of my firm is helping folks who may be able to avail themselves of the United States Bankruptcy Code. As Congress has mandated we are a Federally Designated "Debt Relief Agency."

The Law Office of Wm. E. Campbell had it's beginnings as Campbell Bonenfant & Associates which is located in downtown Medford, MA where I still maintain a presence. As said previously in other sections of this profile, the only area of law we practice is Bankruptcy.

From 1981 until I passed the Massachusetts bar exam in 2000, I was a Certified Financial Planner©. I was the proprietor of a financial planning and investment advisory firm by the name of Piper Equities, Ltd. The knowledge and experience from this profession has been and continues to be extremely valuable. It has assisted my numerous clients in analyzing their financial position and to make informed decisions about bankruptcy. As mentioned previously, I was a high school teacher and football coach. From 1972 to 1982, I was a stock broker for a major New York Stock Exchange firm at which time I moved out on my own to start Piper Equities, Ltd.

(781) 599-9401

Normal business hours plus evening and weekend appointments available.

Yes

Spanish.

Medford, MA
45 Riverside Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 599-9400

For a Chapter 7 case the fee begins at $2,000 plus the Court's filing fee of $299. Mention Nolo Press and receive a 15% discount on my fee. Chapter 13 fees are set under Court Guidelines. A typical initial retainer for a Chapter 13 is $2,000 plus the Court's fee of $274; any balance will be added to the Chapter 13 plan and paid over the life of the bankruptcy through the plan. A Chapter 13 will last from three to five years and is much more complex. A Chapter 11 is a whole different matter and we will discuss fees during the initial consultation.

Again, mention you found us through Nolo Press and we will reduce our initial fee by 15%.

$275.

Yes, as long as needed for the client to make a decision.

Usually 50% of the initial fee. We reserve the right to refuse to accept a prospective client.