David J. Harris

David J. Harris

10.0

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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

“Makes you feel well-represented in a difficult time”

Posted by: a Chapter 7 client, 3 months ago.

Client Review: I hired Attorney Harris for personal bankruptcy. While I feel some of what he required may have been overkill, it certainly gave me peace of mind... more
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5 star rating

“I fully trust David Harris in all matters of law”

Posted by: Nick, 3 months ago.

Client Review: David Harris is highly respected by myself and all that i came in contact with in the legal system. He's hard working, responsive, highly... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

9 endorsements


Evan Matthew Oshan

I endorse this lawyer. A winner!

Endorsement from lawyer: Evan Oshan , Seattle, (WA), 4 months ago
Christian K. Lassen II

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Christian Lassen , Philadelphia (PA), 8 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

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

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Pennsylvania Active 1987 05/14/2013
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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
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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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