Bankruptcy

We represent people and businesses in Houston bankruptcy cases under Chapter 7, 11, and 13 as well as most every type of bankruptcy, tax, and financially based legal problem.

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

TX, Jan 2001
Bar Number: 24028873

• United States Tax Court
• Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
• Texas Eastern Bankruptcy Court
• Texas Eastern District Court
• Texas Northern Bankruptcy Court
• Texas Northern District Court
• Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court
• Texas Western Bankruptcy Court
• Texas Western District Court

Houston Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, State Bar of Texas - Bankruptcy Section, and Pro-Bono College of the State Bar of Texas.

I've been attending continuing legal education classes in Texas and throughout the United States since being licensed. My interests have included a variety of bankruptcy topics which are relevant both to personal and business bankruptcy cases. From objections to discharge actions in Chapter 7 liquidations, to treatment of tax liabilities in Chapter 13 and 11 reorganizations, I most always exceed the annual number of required hours.

Having handled thousands of bankruptcy matters, it's difficult to provide any one example case. From individuals needing to stop foreclosure or simply get rid of credit card debt, to apartment complexes, real estate developers, and businesses needing to reorganize, I represent varied interests in bankruptcy under Chapters 7, 11, and 13.

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At The Law Offices of RJ Atkinson, we help people and businesses in Houston file for bankruptcy under Chapters 7, 11, and 13. We help people get relief from credit card debt, foreclosure, repossession, IRS tax problems, lawsuits, and past due child support. If bankruptcy is not an option, we also offer debt settlement and debt negotiation, tax core mediation such as offers in compromise, workouts for foreclosure and lawsuit defense.

The Law Offices of RJ Atkinson was established in 2001. Since its inception, we have helped thousands in Texas eliminate millions of dollars in debt through bankruptcy and we may be able to help you.

I have been practicing on my own since being licensed in 2001 and have never worked at another law firm as an attorney. Before going to law school I worked for a law firm as an administrator, a large company as a purchasing agent, and I owned a small retail store.

Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00am to 1:30pm by appointment.

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Spanish, German, French, and Italian.

Since the one thing that is in common with almost all bankruptcy debtors is a lack of available money, we are sensitive to the situations of potential clients. As such, we offer a flat fee of $700 for most personal Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases. That means the attorney's fee is $700 plus an additional $299 court filing fee which totals $999.

As for Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases we accept most cases for no money down on attorney's fees and file the case for just the $274 filing fee. The fee is fixed by the Bankruptcy Court for Chapter 13 cases.

Outside the scope of our Attorney Fee Contract, we have hourly rates which apply. Depending on which attorney is working on what case, our hourly fees for attorneys range from $100 to $375.

I offer a free initial consultation for the period of time necessary to assess the facts in a potential case and render the available options we can assist with. Sometimes it takes 10 minutes and sometimes an hour.

In order to retain our services, a potential client must provide at least $100.