Dana Sheppard Power

Dana Sheppard Power

4.9
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 34 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Norfolk, VA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

500 E Plume St Ste 801, Norfolk, VA

About Dana

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 34%

Dana S. Power's practice focuses on the representation of individual and business debtors in bankruptcy proceedings, debt settlement negotiations and financial workouts. She has focused on bankruptcy matters for over 17 years. Earlier in her career, Ms. Power represented lenders in collections, foreclosure and bankruptcy matters and managed the bankruptcy department for one of the largest foreclosure law firms in the state.

28 years

34%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 34 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1991

Associate

No misconduct found

Location

Harbour Law, PLC

500 E Plume St Ste 801, Norfolk, VA, 23510

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Dana Sheppard Power's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

65 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 40 reviews | Bankruptcy & Debt

Posted by Tanika | November 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Thank You!

Thank you for caring. You listened to my concerns and helped me with them by providing professional advice regarding my Bankruptcy.

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2018 | Bankruptcy & Debt

neglectful and disrespectful

She agreed to take our bankruptcy case, with additional fees for a complicated twist to our case. She assured us that it wouldn't be an issue, it just takes a little longer. After two months she started delegating responsibilities to me. After three months she started dodging calls. Five months af...ter giving her the retainer, I started contacting the office frequently, since we still hadn't been filed. At six months I messaged, demanding SHE return my call and give me answers as to why we were STILL not filed, since her paralegals were also avoiding calls and/or failing to return calls. The next day she emailed to terminate the agreement. She kept $300 from the retainer for "filing fees," and I was returned most, but not all, of my paperpwork. It was extremely inappropriate, as well, for her to state to my father-in-law (who paid for the service for us) that her reasonings included my "attitude." I'm not sure what she expected after sitting on the case for 6 months. The complicated twist that were were charged an extra grand for, by the way, took our new attorney less than a week to overcome, and he only charged an extra $300 to overcome said hurdle. If you're looking for an experienced and professional bankruptcy attorney, keep looking.

Posted by sally | October 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Who you gonna call? Ms Powers

Ms Power was very specific on all details that were pertinent to my case. She explained the bankruptcy process up front. When I called or emailed with questions and concerns, Ms Powers answered the same day .I felt confident through out the 3 months procedure. Ms Powers helped me get my financial lif...e back on track.

Posted by fatimah | October 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Great Job!

Dana was great from the start. I was very surprised when she contacted me herself to make an appointment. I had left a message and she called me back not her secretary. She made this experience very comfortable for me. She explained EVERY little detail very well. I learned a lot during every visi...t with her. She walked me through the whole process from beginning to the end. She gave me the ends and outs of bankruptcy procedures. I was very nervous and scared about filing for bankruptcy but she took all my worries away. I've already recommended someone to her and they have already completed there process as well. I will recommend her again and again.

Posted by Franklin | October 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Bankruptcy Stuff

Dana was thorough, quick, and detailed enough to get our financial situation correct with the right recommendation about a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing. I'd recommend her services as a lawyer, but I'd rather not have to use her services again given. I hope that's understandable. She was prompt with... all her meetings and always prepared for the issue at hand. Any questions we had were answered, roughly, in 24 to 28 hours with accurate information by herself or her paralegal. Again, I would highly recommend hiring as a lawyer for your filings.

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Dana Sheppard Power's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lindsey Kelly

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Dana and I have been on both the same side and the opposite side of bankruptcy matters over the years. She is professional, knowledgeable, competent, and easy to work with. I would recommend her to any individual who needs assistance with a bankruptcy matter."

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Jeremiah Denton

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Dana Power. She is organized, a great communicator, and an effective advocate. I would recommend her to friends and family."

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Arthur Serratelli

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. If you have a problem under the bankruptcy law, Dana will have the solution. Many of my business clients mention Dana by name and respect her professional judgment. She is intelligent and hard working. Dana is very very very good. A+"

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Steven Brown

Debt collection lawyer

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Melissa Goode

Foreclosure lawyer

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Robert Morecock

Criminal defense lawyer

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Payton Cromwell

Estate planning lawyer

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Cindra Dowd

Employment and labor lawyer

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Jeremiah Denton

Personal injury lawyer

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Arthur Serratelli

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1991

Award for Teacher Excellence, University of Georgia

Work Experience

2015 - 2018

Attorney, Harbour Law, PLC

2011 - 2015

Attorney, Wilson & McIntyre, PLLC

2009 - 2009

Attorney, Glasser & Glasser

1993 - 1994

Professor, Tidewater Community College

1992 - 1998

Attorney, Shapiro & Burson

1989 - 1991

Teaching Assistant, University of Georgia

Associations

2016 - Present

Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association

Board Member and Co-Chair Person Annual TBBA Seminar

2008 - Present

Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

2011 - 2012

Local Bankruptcy Rule Committee

Member

1992 - 2015

Norfolk Portsmouth Bankruptcy Bar Association

Member

Education

1991

University of Georgia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

University of Virginia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Continuing Legal Education

Title Issues in Bankruptcy

Publications

2012

Title Issues in Bankruptcy Continuing Legal Education

Languages

English

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