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Mervin B. Waage

Mervin B. Waage

10.0

Superb

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

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 3 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 100% Bankruptcy / Debt
    35 years, 16,000 cases (1 example)

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash

Contact Information
  • Address registered with state bar
    8350 S Stemmons
    Hickory Creek, TX 75065
    Office: 940-497-●●●● - show
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About Me

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About me: Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specilization in Business and Consumer Bankruptcy; Bankruptcy Trustee for seven years; Vice President of Consumer... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 3 reviews
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5 star rating

Posted by: anonymous, 2008-10-27 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Mr. Waage is one if not the best bankruptcy lawyer in the North Texas area. He cares for his clients and he does not judge them. I will defintely... more
5 star rating

“A truly amazing bankruptcy attorney”

Posted by: anonymous, 2007-07-16 over 2 years ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I have known Merv Waage for a good number of years. He is Board Certified in bankruptcy, but he is more than that. He is knowledgeable and fluid in... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

6 endorsements

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Duane L. Coker

I have practiced in Denton for 11 years and, during that time, have referred a number of my family law and divorce clients to Mr. Waage. They all... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Duane Coker , Denton (TX), 2 months ago
Leigh Hilton

Merv is always very cooperative and nice to work with.

Endorsement from lawyer: Leigh Hilton , Denton (TX), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 35 years since Mervin B. Waage was first licensed to practice law in TX.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Owner at Merv Waage Bankruptcy Attorney 1977–present
Chapter 7 Trustee at U.S. Department of Justice 1978–1984
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Southern Methodist University 1974
Southwestern Seminary Theology Master of Divinity 1969
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Fellow Certificate N/A 2007
Who's Who in American Law Marquis Who's Who in American Law 2006
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Denton County Bar Association 1974–present
Member State Bar of Texas 1974–present
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Portfolio

Publications
Article Publication Date
Bankruptcy Filings Spike as Law Change Looms N/A 2005
Ethical Considerations for Bankruptcy Attorneys Texas Bar - First International Bankruptcy Seminar 2004
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Cases
Title:
In Re: Hooper Oil Company, Inc.
Practice Area:
Bankruptcy / Debt
Outcome:
Successfully Administered
Description:
I served as Trustee of this multimillion dollar estate. Among other things, I liquidated the assests and distributed the proceeds to creditors....

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Perspectives on the Recent 2005 Bankruptcy Law Charter Communications T.V. Channel 25 2007
Most Asked Questions when Considering Bankruptcy Featured Bankruptcy Expert on Radio 2005
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