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Robert Stanley Williams
Williams & Williams Inc.
2441 G Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: (661) 323-7933 | Fax: (661) 323-9855
Your Certified Bankruptcy Specialist
Legal Topic
Wills, Trusts & Estates
Preferred New Clients
My entire practice is devoted to bankruptcy and probate.
Sub-Categories
Taxes
- Estate Taxes & Gift Taxes
- Income Taxes
- IRS Disputes
- Negotiating IRS Payments & Settlements
- Power of Attorney
- Property Taxes
- Sales Taxes & Use Taxes
- Drafting Trusts
- Drafting Wills
- Estate Administration
- Estate Planning
- Living Trusts
- Living Wills
- Probate
Legal Topic
Bankruptcy
Preferred New Clients
My entire practice is devoted to bankruptcy and probate.
Sub-Categories
Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 7
- Collections & Repossessions
- Credit Disputes
- Debt Relief
- Garnishments
- Personal Bankruptcy
- Foreclosures
Bar Admissions
CA, Dec 1976
Bar Number: 73172
Specialty Certifications
Certified Specialist, Bankruptcy Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
Other Court Admissions
California, Eastern District Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District California, 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
Association Memberships
Kern County Bar Association, State Bar of California
Continuing Education
I attend more than the required hours in bankruptcy, and I speak at seminars to maintain my status as a specialist in bankruptcy law.
Example Cases
In most of my cases, my client will come to me with a house in foreclosure, unsecured debt with credit cards, and owing money to the IRS. By filing for bankruptcy, we save the family home, provide a payment plan for taxes and discharge the rest of the debt. The family is then able to keep their house, are in good standing with the IRS and no longer have any other debt.
Education
Degree:
J.D.
School:
Santa Clara University School of Law
City:
Santa Clara
State:
CA
Year:
1976
Degree:
B.S.
School:
California State University, Bakersfield
City:
Bakersfield
State:
CA
Year:
1973
Focus and Accomplishments:
Business/Public Administration
Number of Attorneys
2
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
Originally, the firm was my father's. I started at the firm in 1977. The focus is and always has been on bankruptcy law and probate; we help people with their financial problems.
Previous Employment Summary
I have been with firm since passing the bar exam.
Activities and Awards
I have done pro bono work for the bankruptcy court and also I do fee arbitration for the Kern County Bar Association.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
It's helpful for the client to have a general idea as to how bankruptcy works, but most often, having an attorney will make the process go smoothly and save money for the client in the long run. We will help anyone, regardless of whether they have educated themselves or not.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
We do not encourage this; we would have to re-type them anyway.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
No
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
My father is an attorney and so is my grandfather; I also enjoy helping people.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I think having a business degree helps me along with just being knowledgeable about the world.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
When I joined my father's firm, he was doing a lot of bankruptcy and probate work. I tried other areas of law, but I didn't find them as enjoyable.
What do you like best about your career?
I like assisting people and helping with their problems. I feel a lot of satisfaction when clients come back and are so pleased that they are straightened out financially.
Tell us about your law firm:
The other partner in the firm is my brother-in-law, and we have staff who help with everything around the office.
What are your strengths and style?
I am a certified specialist, which means that I qualify to help people with all of their financial problems. I also have nearly 30 years of experience.
I am conservative, and a hard and efficient worker.
Personal Interests:
Family and sports.
Office Manager/Assistant
Dolores
Fax
(661) 323-9855
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 - 12:00; 1:00 - 5:00
Saturdays by appointment
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
Spanish (Staff)
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
We have a standard fee for routine Chapter 7 bankruptcy; please call for details.
Hourly Rates
We usually operate on a flat-fee basis.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes
Typical Retainer
$700
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