Mark Steven Buckley CFP

Mark Steven Buckley CFP

also known as Attorney Mark Buckley CFP

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 34 years

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Lawyer at Providence, RI
Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt, Wills & Living Wills ... +2 more

1536 Westminster Street, Providence, RI

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 50%

Debt-relief through Chapter 7 bankruptcy representation. Destroying credit card bills, medical debt, unpaid personal loans, utility bills, car repossessions, and mortgage foreclosure debts.

35 years

50%
Bankruptcy and Debt 14%

Consumer bankruptcy attorney/ Chapter 7

35 years | 3,000 cases

14%
Debt Settlement 12%

Negotiating debt through payment plans or lump-sum settlements and avoiding bankruptcy.

35 years

12%
Trusts 12%

Revocable living trusts and RI estate tax avoidance

12%
Wills and Living Wills 12%

Wills, General Durable Powers of Attorney for Finance and Health, Living Wills

35 years | 300 cases

12%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 22 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Rhode Island for 34 years

State: Rhode Island

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Attorney Mark Buckley, CFP

1536 Westminster Street, Providence, RI, 02909

Attorney Mark Buckley, CFP

511 Green Bush Road, Warwick, RI, 02818-2034

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Mark Steven Buckley CFP's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

66 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Debt Collection

Posted by Carolyn | March 31, 2018 | Debt Collection

One of a kind!!!

I called Atty Buckley regarding conflicting letters from a collection agency that refused to validate the 15 year old debt they claimed to purchase. Mr. Buckley answered the call himself and did not hesitate to inform me of the laws in this area and told me exactly what I needed to do to address thi...s situation. If the situation required an attorney, I would have hired him on the spot. Many thanks for your random act of kindness and honesty.

Posted by Jonathan Martinez | September 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Excellent advice and service

I hired Mr. Buckley to negotiate a settlement with a debt collector. He was fair, straightforward, no nonsense, and very responsive to my phone calls and emails. I hope I don't need an attorney to deal with debt collectors in the future, but if I do, I'm hiring Mark Buckley.

Posted by Shannon | December 13, 2010 | Debt Collection

Very Smart & Excellent Lawyer!

Attorney Mark Buckley helped me tremendously with my bankruptcy. At the time that I hired him, I had a levy on my bank account & a motion to garnish my wages from one of my credit card companies that refused to work with my debt relief. Mark explained all my options in a very down-to-earth manner, ...and was able to very quickly file my bankruptcy in time for my court hearing so the debt collector would release the levy completely and get my money from my bank account back. He only had less than a week to file the motion for this to happen, and he jumped through a lot of hoops to get me there. He kept in good communication with me throughout the whole process & if I sent him an email or left him a voicemail, he got back to me within a few hours. Also, his fees were reasonable and comparable to other lawyers in the area. Overall, I highly recommend Mark Buckley as an attorney- he is very knowledged in his field, very easy to speak with & uses simple terms to explain the process, as well as having a very pleasant personality. During this time, I had quite a bit of anxiety about my filing of bankruptcy and he put my mind at ease knowing my case was in good hands, and that I wasn't just a number, I was a person & he cared about helping me with this awful situation. And in the end, after the 90 days, my bankruptcy was disposed, and I'm now able to move forward from all of my credit card debt that had haunted me for years. I highly recommend Attorney Mark Buckley to anyone going through bankruptcy- I couldn't have made it through these tough times without him.

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Mark Steven Buckley CFP's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Judge

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is an excellent attorney. He has many years of experience in the area of Bankruptcy Law. I would highly recommend him."

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Cara Gallucci

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse Mark. I have known Mark for 35 (wow!) years and were classmates in junior high, high school, and law school. Mark is dedicated to his clients and their needs. Mark can provide the guidance they need for their bankruptcy and financial planning needs, as well as direct them to the proper type of attorney for any needs outside of his area of expertise. Mark is a true counselor for his clients!"

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Lawrence Signore

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark was extremely persistent on a personal injury matter we worked together. It was because of Mark's old fashioned keeping after the insurance company were able to obtain a fair settlement for the client. His attention to detail carried the day."

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John Simonian

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Mark Buckley is honest, thorough and diligent in obtaining the best result for his clients. He keeps up to date on changes in the law and makes sure he has done the work the way it should be done. He has the respect of his colleagues and bankruptcy trustees in Rhode Island."

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Donald Woodbine

Unknown lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is a pleasure to endorse Attorney Buckley. His has extensive experience as an attorney and is an ideal advocate."

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Russell DeMott

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Other

"I know Mark through his writing at Bankruptcy Law Network, where we were both contributing authors. He's an experienced bankruptcy lawyer who, as a bonus, is also a certified financial planner. I would not hesitate to recommend Mark to anyone experiencing financial problems."

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Michael Judge

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Cara Gallucci

Personal injury lawyer

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Lawrence Signore

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2022

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Client's Choice, Avvo

2021

Top 3 Bankruptcy Lawyers in Providence, Three Best Rated

2021

Client Champion Award - Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Top Rated Lawyer, Avvo

2020

Top Rated Lawyer, Avvo

2020

Platinum Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

Best Bankruptcy Lawyer in Providence, Rhode Island, Three Best Rated

2019

Client Champion Award - Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Silver Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell®

2019

Top Attorney, Avvo

2018

Top Rated Lawyer, Avvo

2018

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Silver Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Attorney Mark S. Buckley, CFP, Private practice

2006 - 2008

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER, Merrill Lynch, Fenner and Pierce

1990 - 1990

Rule 40 Intern, Rhode Island Department Of Attorney General

Associations

2003 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2003 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

Rhode Island Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

debtor prevailed

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Education

1991

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Bob Jones University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2019

Citizens Bank Education Series

Rhode Island Estate Planning: 7 Steps

2007

Women's Business Expo

Protecting Your Credit

Publications

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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