Robert Sergio Brandt

Meeting with Mr. Robert Brandt was the best thing that happened to me in the most difficult time of my life. I was in a deep financial trouble. Everything was on the line. There was no easy way out. Other attorneys suggested a 5 years plan, paying thousands of dollars to the creditors. Mr. Brandt rev...iewed my financial situation and suggested that I qualify for chapter 7 plan. Eventually, I got the discharge and paid ($0) zero dollars to the creditors. I am so lucky that I met him. He and his team including LaWanda were very helpful from initial consultation to the closure. Again, thank you so so much for all of your the help. God bless you and wish you all the joy in the world.

At the height of the real estate market I borrowed on my home in S. Florida to buy the house next door with an intention of flipping it and making a huge profit. Unfortunately, I purchased the second property at the height of the market and utilized adjustable rate mortgages (ARM). I went from being ...an "almost" millionaire (on paper) to being "under" several hundreds of thousands of dollars very quickly after the market collapsed. I also work for the federal government, routinely work with lawyers and judges, and have a security clearance.When I went "under" and could no longer pay my mortgages or bills due to the rate increases in the ARMs, I found myself facing bankruptcy. During all of this I was transferred to Northern Virginia, and with no other recourse, started researching bankruptcy attorneys.One of those that I found was Robert Brandt. I was impressed that Robert didn't require me to complete a bunch of paperwork before meeting with him.I was more impressed that I would meet with him and not "a partner" or paralegal that worked for him. (Later, I learned later how important this was to be). I cannot begin to tell you how impressed I was with his professionalism and his ability to put me at ease (bankruptcy is not easy). He listened to my spiel on why I was facing bankruptcy, scribbled down a bunch of notes - and this was classic - leaned back in his chair and stated that I couldn't file a Chapter 13 (too much debt) or a Chapter 7 (too much income).I think he saw the look on my face and quickly stated that he would go over everything again - not to worry - and would soon get back to me. I heard from Robert within a day. He stated he had a couple ideas and wanted to go over things with me again. He put a plan together, which required me to do some work but thought I could file a Chapter 7 if everything fell into place. Due to my debt, a Chapter 13 would not be possible. The short story is...his plan worked. I filed a Chapter 7, which was approved and am now able to move on with my life - having learned a lesson, of course. More importantly, the back story - I had to move quickly to get a Deed-in-Lieu (DiL) approved on my primary home. Although, Robert was not my primary attorney handling the DiL, he was much more active in facilitating the necessary paperwork. When my "real estate" attorney would not immediately answer or return my calls, Robert would. Once the DiL was approved, Robert sought the proper order from a bankruptcy judge that allowed my bankruptcy to go continue. Bottom line: while pursuing my bankruptcy, Robert foresaw every curve ball that could come my way and developed a positive response. He was phenomenal. When the day came for me and my wife to go to bankruptcy court, my wife (never a traffic ticket in her life) was a wreck. I wasn't able to put her at ease, Robert did. During our bankruptcy proceedings - while we waited - Robert sat next to us and made sure we were doing okay. And maybe most importantly, I noted that Robert had a very good rapport with the folks that sat on the other side of table from us...the Trustees. I believe Robert is very highly regarded within the Northern Virginia judicial system...truly important. Every time I called Robert I either spoke directly to him or he called me back within the work day. Robert is super intelligent, personable - and as important - has a small firm. He's also honestly empathetic (ask my wife). I've dealt with attorneys during most of my adult employment and can honestly say that he is one of the best.My bankruptcy was far from routine, probably one of the most difficult he's had, and he never wavered.