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Bruce C. Truesdale
Bruce C. Truesdale, P.C.
147 Union Avenue
Suite 1E
Middlesex, NJ 08846
Phone: (732) 302-9600 | Fax: (732) 302-9066
http://www.btruelaw.com
The Responsive Bankruptcy Attorney
Legal Topic
Bankruptcy
Preferred New Clients
Consumer bankruptcy clients and cases.
Sub-Categories
Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 7
- Collections & Repossessions
- Credit Disputes
- Debt Relief
- Garnishments
- Business Bankruptcy
- Credit Repair
- Creditor Harassment
- Personal Bankruptcy
- Foreclosures
Bar Admissions
NJ, Dec 1989
Bar Number: BT0928
PA, Dec 1989
Bar Number: 56615
Other Court Admissions
New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Association Memberships
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA), Bankruptcy Inn of Court, and Appointee to the Lawyers Advisory Committee for the District of New Jersey to the Board of Judges.
Continuing Education
I attend continuing legal education seminars in the practice area of Bankruptcy Law and ethics throughout the year. I annually accumulate in excess of the 12 hours per year required by the state of Pennsylvania.
Papers and Publications
I prepared a step by step guide to the application of the bankruptcy ?means test? provided to attendees to the Annual Bankruptcy Bench/Bar Conference honoring Judge Gindin.
Example Cases
My bankruptcy practice is limited to Chapter 7 Consumer and Business cases and Chapter 13 Consumer re organizational cases.
Education
Degree:
Bachelor of Science
School:
Rider University
City:
Lawrenceville
State:
NJ
Year:
1977
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
Rutgers School of Law
City:
Camden
State:
NJ
Year:
1989
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Firm Focus and History
The law offices of Bruce C. Truesdale focus on the practice of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Consumer Bankruptcy Law.
I have focused on the practice of Consumer Bankrupty Law for many years. Bruce C. Truesdale, P.C., was founded in 2000.
Previous Employment Summary
I previously was associated with the firm of Montaro, Summers, Manuel, Owens and Gregario in the practice of insurance defense litigation before forming Truesdale and David, P.C. and later Bruce C. Truesdale, P.C.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I believe that clients become better consumers of legal services if they understood more clearly the legal issues confronting them. For this reason, our website is largely informational in nature!
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Generally my clients have no need to prepare these their own legal documents. However, I have reviewed legal documents prepared by clients who have wished to represent themselves in legal matters outside of bankruptcy.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I have coached clients representing themselves in legal matters outside of bankruptcy.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I decided to become a debtor’s consumer bankruptcy attorney because consumer debtors have no support groups, no lobbyists, no resources, and no one to turn to but consumer bankruptcy attorneys. Unlike credit card companies, mortgage companies and banks who have money, resources and lobbyists to use to their advantage.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
Coming from a solid middle class background and attending public and state colleges allows me to relate closely to the problems and stresses that my clients experience.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I chose to practice consumer bankruptcy because I wanted to work closely with real people, solving real problems that could only be resolved through the application of the bankruptcy laws. I wanted to represent individuals, real people, not large companies.
What do you like best about your career?
One of the most enjoyable aspects of my bankruptcy practice is seeing the stress just fall from the shoulders of my clients when we file their bankruptcy case and the visible relief they experience when their case is completed.
Tell us about your law firm:
I am a solo practitioner so all of my clients will be dealing directly with me. My long time assistant Sarah is very attentive to my clients’ needs. My secretary Madelynne is very caring and sympathetic to the plight of my clients as they often speak to her first.
What are your strengths and style?
Contributing to my strengths and ability to tailor my bankruptcy practice is the fact that I have worked in all three bankruptcy courts in New Jersey and before all nine New Jersey bankruptcy Judges. Also, as a member of the Lawyers Advisory Committee to the Board of Judges, I become aware of changes in the climate of the New Jersey bankruptcy practice and have the ability to contribute before the changes take effect.
Personal Interests:
My interests include music and flying.
Office Manager/Assistant
Sarah
Fax
(732) 302-9066
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Our standard fee for a non-business, consumer Chapter 7 case is $1,595. Our fee for a non-business consumer Chapter 13 case is $3,500. Clients who mention Nolo receive a $100 discount.
Hourly Rates
$220.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, our initial consultation is free.
Typical Retainer
My typical Chapter 7 fee is $1,595 and my typical Chapter 13 fee is $3,500. I do charge additional for some Chapter 7 cases where the debtor is self-employed or runs a business.
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