Harold W. Shepley

Harold W. Shepley

2.3
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 30 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Somerset, PA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Family

209 West Patriot Street, Somerset, PA

About Harold

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 80%

Debt Negotiation and Bankruptcy Chapters 7, 11, and 13

80%
Family 20%

Divorce and Custody

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 30 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1995

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Location

Harold Shepley & Associates

209 West Patriot Street, Somerset, PA, 15501

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Harold W. Shepley's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.3 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (1)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by Jacob | August 1, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fantastic Service!

I am confused by the previous review on this site as my situation was very similar and attorney Shepley was very knowledgeable and helped me file without issue. Of course my workers comp was exempt as is in accordance with the law, however, as my spouse makes a fairly large income this needed to be i...ncluded because we shared the same household. This was a shock to me that I hadn’t expected, but it made sense so I chose to take his advice. I’m glad I did! Three years recovered and debt free now! Don’t listen to these other jokers reviews, this firm is the REAL deal.

Harold Shepley

Replied last August 8, 2019

Thank you for the 5-star review and letting us serve you. Congratulations on being debt free!!

Posted by Roger | July 30, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

All about the money

I called to file a chapter 7 Harold Shepley tried to tell me I had to file under chapter 13. These guys are worse than you're creditors. Workers compensation awards and payments ARE exempt as INCOME in a chapter 7 case. Don't let this guy tell you differently. They want a larger fee.

Harold Shepley

Replied last July 31, 2019

We have been handling debt issues for over 15 years. Our team of experienced attorneys have filed thousands of cases and we have helped tens of thousands of clients. This gives us the knowledge and experience to handle any debt issues that a client brings to us. Our goal is to help people get out of debt in the least amount of time while paying the least amount of money. Unfortunately, some clients contact us with preconceived notions of what they want to do and become angry and frustrated when they are advised otherwise.

Posted by Tina | February 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

WARNING DO NOT HIRE

Attorney Jeffrey Ross of Harold Shepley & Associates. I paid over $2,300 to have him represent me in my divorce and didn't get represented or divorced. After paying all that money all he wanted to do was drop me most of 2017. He finally dropped me 1 month before the final court date without telling m...e the new hearing date (which he had known for months and was asked about when it would be only to say it wouldn't be until after the 1st of the year}. I found out about it when I received court papers in the mail saying I didn't appear and the judge would render a decision and I would have 30 day to appeal it. Say yourself time and money and hire someone that knows about handling divorces. I am now in the process of hiring a new attorney that will take on the butchering job that Jeff Ross did. His misconduct of handling my divorce is unethical. So much for a Law Firm with good Christian values!! Beware to those even considering that Law Firm!

Harold Shepley

Replied last June 27, 2018

It is unethical and is not our internal policy to discuss specific details of cases in a public forum such as this. We are aware of the grievances and have met with the client three times in an attempt to discuss them and find a resolution to satisfy the client. Despite our efforts, we were unable to meet the client’s demands and the client has chosen to present the client’s brief version of events in this forum. We take all of our clients, their cases, and their needs seriously. When disputes occur, we make all efforts to resolve them amicably, civilly, and quickly. We strive to provide the best service and experience that we are able to for our clients. We stand behind the manner in which we handled the case and client in question and are confident that the facts of the case support our position.

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Managing Partner, Harold Shepley & Associates

Education

N/A

Capital Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Washington and Jefferson College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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