$ 350-350 per hour
About Walter
Biography
Walter Oney is a 1978 summa cum laude graduate of Suffolk University Law School. Along with a distinguished career in law, he has also excelled in the field of software development. After a hiatus working in the computer industry, Oney returned to law practice in 2003 in order to help ordinary people deal with the problems caused by excessive debt.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
75%
22 years | 230 cases
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
25%
21 years | 20 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 47 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Walter C Oney Jr
92 State St. 2d floor, Boston, MA, 02109
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Walter C Oney Jr's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2012
Sister's bankruptcy & my credit
I was not a client for this lawyer. He answered a question for me on Avvo.com Felt good about his quick response and answer to my email. Very practical. Thank you.
Posted by Lauren | February 15, 2012 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Peace of mind
Walter has represented other people in my family, and handled my Chapter 13 case almost 3 years ago. He's smart, thorough, trustworthy, and gives it to you straight...which I really appreciate. Because of Walter's approach, the bankruptcy was not intimidating or scary for me, and it has drastically i...
Posted by Linda | February 10, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Walter Oney - One of the Best!
He is extremely knowledgable. Although I hired him years ago, he is now the only lawyer that I use. I have recommended him to a number of other people some of whom were actually desperate for help with critical legal matters. All have consistently been pleased. He is responsive and fearless in hi...
Walter C Oney Jr's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Mr. Oney. I have read many of his comments and suggestions over the years here on Avvo but it wasn't until today that I had the opportunity to listen to him provide valuable information and suggestions to fellow bankruptcy attorneys. He is an asset to the bankruptcy bar and Avvo and I highly recommend him."
"I absolutely endorse this lawyer, with no hesitation! Walter is one of the most respected and trusted Bankruptcy attorneys in our Worcester and Boston area and I am proud to know him as part of our Worcester County Bankruptcy Bar Association Attorneys."
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"Mr. Oney is an outstanding attorney who provides exemplary advice on Avvo. I would recommend everyone and anyone to him for representation. Even though I have been practicing fo 24 years, as a judge, magistrate, prosecutors, and in private practice, I learn valuable new information from him every day. A superb attorney."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Walter has the level of knowledge and experience that lead other lawyers to value his advice, which he doesn't hesitate to share when asked. He takes the heavy and tough cases, and slugs them out, with several impressive results."
"Walter Oney is a very accomplished attorney who gives excellent advice in his Avvo posts, and in at least one consumer debt forum I have seen. He can provide high-quality representation and protection to debtors needing help."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Oney challenges the “status quo” of the law and tirelessly works for consumer debtors to carve out new applications of the law to better serve not only his clients but all consumers in Massachusetts."
"Though I don't know Attorney Oney personally, his depth of knowledge in the bankruptcy area is very impressive. Almost every time that I read one of his answers to an Avvo post, I agree completely with the accuracy and have nothing further to add. His website shows that he concentrates his practice on bankruptcy and consumer law issues. Having a limited focus is important to developing an expertise in any area of the law, especially one as complicated as bankruptcy. He is a member of the National Assocation of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and of the National Association of Consumer Advocates. If you are looking for a bankruptcy attorney and Attorney Oney is in your area, your first call should be to him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Walter Oney is definitely not a mindless bankruptcy form filler attorney. He is the real deal and takes the time to fully understand the ins and outs of the cases he takes on. Walter has an encyclopedic knowledge of bankruptcy law and will run through walls of fire for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I do not personally know Mr. Oney, but I find his candor and directness refreshing. He gives sound advice without pulling any punches."
"Walter C Oney Jr tells it like it is. I appreciate his candor and direct way of explaining things to people in a way that anyone can understand. I am honored to endorse him."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Walter and I are both members of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA). Walter is a serious student of the Bankruptcy Code and often the colleague I ask for help when trying to parce the Code or the Rules. In addition to his excellence as a practitioner of the law, it is his generosity with his colleagues that makes him stand-out in our profession. So, too, Walter is a zealous advocate in Court for the rights of his clients. I have referred clients to him without a doubt that they will be well served."
"On his web site, Walter has this statement: "Nobody messes with my clients." That says it all, as far as I'm concerned, and I've told Walter that I'm going to "plagiarize" that statement for MY web site! Walter is insightful and innovative in his approach to representing bankruptcy clients, and anyone who convinces him to represent them need not worry about the quality of that representation. Walter has my whole-hearted endorsement!"
"You will not find a more thorough or aggressive lawyer than Attorney Oney. He works and re-works each case to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients, and never accepts "because that's how it's done" where a better result can be accomplished. I often consult with him on the complicated nooks and crannies of bankruptcy law."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Pro Bono Publico, U.S. Bankruptcy Court
2010
Equal Justice VLS Bankruptcy Award for pro-bono representation, Massachusetts Justice Project
2006
Denis Maguire Pro Bono Award, Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Attorney, Oney Law Office
1979 - 1981
Associate Attorney, Nutter McClennen & Fish
1978 - 1979
Law Clerk to Hon. Francis J. Quirico, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Associations
2004 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
2004 - Present
Boston Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law Section
2003 - Present
Massachusetts Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Michaud v. Colonial Cooperative Bank
Judgment ($40K) for Debtor
In re Drapeau
Court accepted debtor's arguments that 6th Cir. Seafort and 9th Cir. BAP Parks cases were wrong, ruled in favor of the debtors
In re Cormier
Court ruled that below-median debtors could end plan at any time after 36 months and therefore did not have to pay unsecured creditors any additional money
Jane Doe v. The Educational Resources Institute, et al.
Loans discharged after 5 years of litigation and trial with expert witness
Jane Doe v. HSBC
$25K default judgment for violating bankruptcy stay and state and federal Electronic Funds Transfer laws
Education
1978
Suffolk University Law School
J.D. summa cum laude
1968
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
S.B., S.M.
Speaking Engagements
2015
Webinar
New Bankruptcy Forms
2015
New Bankruptcy Forms
New Bankruptcy Forms
2015
New Bankruptcy Forms
New Bankruptcy Forms
2015
New Bankruptcy Forms
New Bankruptcy Forms
2015
New Bankruptcy Forms
New Bankruptcy Forms
2015
Bankruptcy Basics
Bankruptcy Basics
2013
Court-sponsored training for new bankruptcy lawyers
Bankruptcy Basics
2012
Monthly meeting
Lien avoidance motions
2012
Massachusetts Chapter 13 Practice
Chapter 13
2011
Court-sponsored training for new bankruptcy lawyers
Bankruptcy Basics
2011
CLE event
The New Homestead Statute
2010
CLE dinner meeting
Means Testing
2009
Seminar for lawyers
Representing Low-Income Consumers in Debt Collection Cases
2009
Court-sponsored training for new bankruptcy lawyers
Bankruptcy Basics
2006
Court-sponsored training for volunteer lawyers
Reaffirmation Clinic Training Session
2006
CLE Event
Handling Pro-Bono Bankruptcy Cases
2005
CLE event
Pre-filing Concerns
Publications
2005
Boston Bar Association Bankruptcy Section Newsletter
District Court Sets High Bar for Proving Notice in Discharge Violation Cases
2004
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Homestead in Massachusetts - Termination with Extreme Prejudice
Languages
German
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I keep lump sum pension check when I am in a Chapter 13?
08 Dec 2015
Q&A
Do I have to include my current child support payment in my Chapter 13 repayment plan or can I just include the arrears?
08 Dec 2015
Q&A
Do trustees in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy really investigate (and how vigorously) how much a debtor keeps in his bank accounts?
07 Oct 2013