Tracy Lynn Updike

Tracy represented me in my Chapter 13 Bankruptcy back in 2016. I was 28 and going through a very tough time. I was in the middle of a messy divorce, trying to get my life back together and on top of that my (now) wife and I had just lost our daughter to a heart defect. Tracy walked me through the en...tire process with ease. She explained everything and ensured me that everything would be ok. I trusted her and she was absolutely right. Anytime I had a question about the case or just in general, she would reply within minutes NO MATTER WHAT TIME OF DAY. I think her ability as a lawyer as well as her compassion for her clients make her an above average choice in representation. More recently my wife and I are in the process of building a home (summer 2021). I am running into issues when it comes to underwriting. I had a foreclosure within my bankruptcy and I had to prove such facts. Long story short, Tracy is one of the reasons that my wife and I's mortgage ultimately got pushed forward in the review process. I haven't paid Tracy a cent in years, but she sill stuck up for me. She forwarded many documents to my broker showing that my information was correct. Again, the communication with her was in the evening and even on the weekends. She is so helpful! I couldn't have picked a better lawyer to help me through one of the toughest times in my life.

I spoke to many different people. Mostly Debt Consolidation Companies. Which I knew I would never be able to afford any of those payments. I then thought Bankruptcy may be the best way to go. But everyone talks negatively about actually going through with a Bankruptcy. Tracy was very personable, I di...d not feel judge by her at all (Which is something I wanted). The fears I did have Tracy explained everything in detail to me that I understood. To know it is possible one day to have a good credit score again. She always answered my emails back within 24 hours. I would defiantly recommend her to others.

Bankruptcy is frightening. Tracy made it bearable. She was straight forward, easy to interact with, and did an outstanding job. She has a friendly demeanor, vast knowledge of the law, and a genuine desire to do well for her clients. Tracy laid it all out for us right from the start. She let us kno...w what we needed and gave us time to gather the information. Her examination of our records was thorough and we were astounded at how much time and energy she devoted to us in the free consultation. Afterwards, we had a secure feeling of where we were and what we wanted to do. Throughout the process, Tracy kept us informed. She also handled our multiple questions with prompt and helpful responses. She maintained a casual and highly competent manner. Not once did we ever feel judged or mislead by her. Having a pleasant personality, superior communication skills, and outstanding competence makes Tracy a top-notch attorney! Filing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is gut-wrenching. Tracy took a lot of the uneasiness out of the experience. We’re thankful for her excellent work and happily recommend her services.

As my title states, I cannot express in words how much Tracy was a blessing to us! After three attorneys in our case gave bad advice or did nothing, Tracy picked up all the pieces in a very difficult and time consuming case and went to battle for us! And boy did she battle! Tracy kept us informed ...through the entire process and took the time to answer all of our questions. She gave her honest opinion at every turn on which direction we should take. She even gave us pep talks along the way when we needed them! I would highly recommend Tracy to anyone who is facing the difficult decision of bankruptcy. If you want an attorney who is honest, hardworking, knowledgeable and will guide you through the journey step by step, Tracy is definitely the attorney for you! Thank you Tracy for all your hard work and dedication to our case!

I'd start off by saying that I'm not a fan of most attorneys. I've been fleeced over custody battles, and the like----which helped lead me straight into a bankruptcy. I talked with a handful of attorneys before meeting Tracy...and not one of them passed the "smell test." Enter Tracy Updike. W...hen I sat down with Tracy, it was obvious that she knew what she was doing, and genuinely cared about me and my situation (the caring was very important to me). A bankruptcy is a life-changing event, and one that nobody can feel good about. I was so stressed out financially and emotionally, but not so much AFTER our initial consult. As time went on, I knew I had made the right decision. To say that Tracy is diligent, would be an understatement. How many attorneys do YOU know that reply to emails, pretty much 24 hours a day? Tracy is one of them, and I don't know how she does it. Tracy doesn't just say what you want to hear...she will be brutally honest, if necessary. And most importantly, she DOES what she SAYS. I still consult her as needed, and never hesitate to refer her to those I care about. She also handled some financial issues for my mother, and quite well, may I add. My mother thinks very highly of her as well and likened Tracy to "a breath of fresh air." Bottom line, I can't say enough positive things about her...other than if I owned a law firm, I'd do everything in my power to steal her from whomever is lucky enough to have her onboard. THIS is the kind of attorney you want in your corner. I wouldn't even consider hiring someone else in the Harrisburg area, as it pertains to bankruptcy law. True story: One of my neighbors hired another attorney/firm to handle his chapter 7. I (strongly) recommended Tracy, he chose to save less than $100 by going with somebody else. To this day, he regrets that decision. EVERYTHING was messed up in his paperwork...things not declared that should have been, he wasn't returning emails and/or phone calls promptly. Don't make the same mistake as he did. You want this done correctly, and I would think you want your questions and concerns addressed promptly. Intelligent, punctual, caring, respectful, diligent, honest, passionate. Just a few words I would use to describe Tracy. Good luck!