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William E. Carter
Law Office of William E. Carter
107 East Main Street
Meriden, CT 06450
Phone: (203) 599-0121 | Fax: (203) 889-4831
http://www.carterlawllc.com
I Stand Up For You Against Banks & Credit Card Lenders!
Legal Topic
Bankruptcy
Preferred New Clients
Consumers needing protection from banks, credit card companies, and bill collectors.
Sub-Categories
Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 7
- Debt Relief
- Creditor Harassment
- Personal Bankruptcy
- Foreclosures
Bar Admissions
CT, May 2008
Bar Number: 428453
Other Court Admissions
All levels of State Courts and the Federal Court for the District of Connecticut.
Association Memberships
American Bar Association, Connecticut Bar Association, and National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.
Continuing Education
I regularly attend continuing education classes focused on consumer finance, ethics, bankruptcy, and foreclosure defense.
Papers and Publications
I have been featured on a number of financial e-zines and internet blogs.
Example Cases
• Recently helped a family save their home and farm land even though they contacted me after a judgment had been entered in favor of their bank.
• Restored home ownership for a client whose bank had already taken title to her house by helping her work out a loan modification with the lender. Lender returned title to my client and withdrew their court action.
Education
Degree:
Bachelor of Science
School:
St. Leo University
City:
Tampa
State:
FL
Year:
2002
Focus and Accomplishments:
Computer Information Systems
Degree:
Master of Business Administration
School:
Regis University
City:
Denver
State:
CO
Year:
2004
Honors:
High Honors
Focus and Accomplishments:
Business
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
Quinnipiac University School of Law
City:
Hamden
State:
CT
Year:
2007
Honors:
Moot Court Honor Society, Mock Trial Honor Society, and Outstanding Community Service Recognition.
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
Connecticut
Firm Focus and History
We focus on defending families and individuals against collection agencies, bill collectors, banks, and credit card companies. Our goal is to help you achieve a financial fresh start.
Attorney Carter founded his own law firm in 2008 when it became evident that consumers needed additional help protecting their homes and other property from big businesses that were preying on consumers.
Previous Employment Summary
Attorney Carter has over 30 years of work history focused on helping individuals and families. He has worked in emergency services, banking, tax and financial services, federal government, and the insurance industry.
Activities and Awards
• Recently recognized by the Connecticut Fair Housing Alliance for outstanding work in the area of home foreclosure defense.
• National Moot Court award for outstanding oral advocacy in the area of Federal Income Tax.
• Numerous law school awards for trial techniques, community service, and appellate advocacy.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
Clients who have taken the time to educate themselves about their legal options are in a position to make better decisions and better understand the value of my services.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Clients who elect to use my services do not typically need to prepare legal documents. Unfortunately, I am not able to assist self-represented parties in bankruptcy due to court requirements that I perform the appropriate level of due diligence to fully understand the clients financial position.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I am not currently positioned to offer this type of assistance.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I decided to become a lawyer after working many years in big business and seeing that there was a tremendous need for someone willing to stand up for hard working consumers who have fallen on tough financial times.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
As a parent and as someone who has a lifelong history of working to provide for my family, I understand the financial challenges faced by today's working families. I have always been most satisfied in the roles that provide me the opportunity to help others.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
Consumer finance law provides me with the best opportunity to help families on an individual basis and to see the positive results of my efforts.
What do you like best about your career?
The biggest reward for me is seeing my clients going about their lives after helping to achieve a positive outcome for them and their families. Nothing is more rewarding than being invited to the home of one of my clients, especially when the home is the same one that was about to be taken from them by the bank a few months earlier.
Tell us about your law firm:
I am a solo practitioner and have a two person law firm. My assistant Dottie understands my commitment to our clients and treats all clients with the dignity and respect they deserve.
What are your strengths and style?
I like working with people. I take a hands-on approach to my representation and meet personally with each of my clients.
Personal Interests:
I like spending time with my wife and children, coaching their sports teams and watching them grow. I also work to have a positive impact in our community as we all benefit as each individual benefits.
Office Manager/Assistant
Dottie
Fax
(203) 889-4831
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
We have access to an interpreter when necessary.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Each client's circumstances are unique and fees are based on these circumstances.
Hourly Rates
Bankruptcy filings are a flat fee based on the client's individual circumstances. My hourly rate for other services is typically $200.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, I provide a free consultation of varying time length to help a client understand where my services can provide value.
Typical Retainer
This is based on a client's individual circumstances.
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