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David J. Harris

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 40% Bankruptcy / Debt
    29 years, 1,000 cases
  • 15% Contracts / Agreements
    29 years, 1,000 cases
  • 15% Tax
    29 years, 300 cases
  • 15% Wills / Living Wills
    29 years
  • 15% Estate Planning
    28 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($125-$250/hour), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

  • Law Office of David J. Harris
    69 Public Square
    Suite 700
    Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
    Office: 570-823-9400
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Although I once worked for large and medium sized law firms, I am now a sole practitioner who maintains an office in downtown Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania,... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Forclosure help”

Posted by: joe, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Mr Harris is a trustworthy person; helped me with my Refinancing of my mortagge when the company wouldn't budge. I was NOT a victim of the economic... more
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5 star rating

“A caring lawyer”

Posted by: a Chapter 13 client, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Atty Harris helped us thru a difficult time. He answered our questions & kept us informed on how our matter was going to be settled. He had time for... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

7 endorsements


Brian Joseph Tyler

I've known Attorney David Harris for over twenty years, having first met him while I was working for the local Chapter 13 Trustee. Our professional... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Brian Tyler , Camp Hill (PA), Almost 2 years ago
Thomas Francis Ford

I have been referring my business clients to David for tax and bankruptcy representation for over ten years. In all of that time not once has a... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Thomas Ford , Stroudsburg (PA), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

27 years since David J. Harris was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Pennsylvania Active 1987 05/08/2012
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Owner at Law Office Of David J. Harris 1991–present
Associate at Rosenn, Jenkins & Greenwald, LLP 1986–1991
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
New York University School of Law Taxation LL.M 1985
University of Miami School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1983
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers Martindale-Hubbell 1994
Cum Laude University of Miami 1983
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys 2005-present
Member Middle District Bankruptcy Bar Association 1998-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 8
Answers: 21 Legal Answers
1 Best Answer - chosen by asker
0 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
16 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Strategic Uses Of Tax Returns To Prepare A Bankruptcy Petition and Schedules 16th Annual Bankruptcy Insitute 2011
The Basics of Chapter 13 Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy Law 2010
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