Dana Sheppard Power

Nobody wants to go bankrupt, its a terrifying situation. Ms. Power set me at ease almost from the minute we met. She is so extremely knowledgeable about the process that she was able to tell me specifically what would happen and when, almost to the exact date. Plus, she's fast and extremely afford...able. I felt immediately that I was in good hands, that she had my best interests in mind, and that everything would be Ok. And it was.

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.

I was searching for an attorney to take on my bankruptcy case. Didn't have much money at the time. Mrs. Powers gave me a free 45 minute consultation. She was quick on her feet and in her thoughts with strong intent on understanding my situation. She provided clarity and knowledge of what was to happ...en next and if this was or wasn't a good idea for me to file. I could tell that she was serious about the law and her practice. I was able to pay her a small retainer fee up front to get my case started. And she did within 24 hours. I was so please in the very early steps of her handling my case, that I decided to make a one time payment to pay her fees in full because I knew that she was going to take care of me. And take care of me was exactly what Mrs. Power's and her team did expeditiously. I promise you, she is directed and very up-front, don't be afraid or offended. I've been around and she is one of the best, professionally and financially.

I begin this process in Virginia when I had a job was doing great and wasn't sure it was right for me. However I wanted a home and wanted to live comfortable. From the first meeting I hired her, Ms. Powers made me feel so happy and relaxed and I was convinced of a fresh start. Then it happened everyt...hing fell apart all of a sudden I was getting a divorce, had lost my job, lost my car and about to lose my home. It came to a point when I lost everything and decided to relocate to Arkansas, before I moved I knew I wanted to finish this with Ms. Powers. I refused to start with anyone else. I talked with her and since I had paid my retainer fee I could continue. Finally I moved, got a job and paid it off. Within a month I had my meeting, telephonic, and got it all done. When i started my credit score was in the high 400's , it now in the high 500's. I don't have any more collection agency s calling, or tracking me down. I have a car in my name, 2 credit cards, although they are secured its still a good feeling. Most of my previous debt was from hospitals, doctors and household bills. I don't let those people in my life therefore I WONT go there again. I feel like I can and will have a home, its amazing to know how much credit means. I wish i had been taught a long time ago how to value my credit I have a second chance and Its all because of Ms. Powers. Thank you so much. I recommend her to anyone. It's a great feeling to have the ability to begin again and not feel like the bottom of the barrel is where you will always be. I was on my way out, i though of suicide just because of the low low feeling i had. Life has a way of knocking you down and all the way out, of the protection of God. Ms. Powers saved my life, she gave me a reason to start over and live, striving for something because I too could be renewed not just by God, but by my life. Don't let anything stop you from living your dream God is there on the spiritual side and Ms. Powers is there within this earthy realm.

I was on my way to work and needed to stop for gas however this is where my journey begins. Three of my bank cards were declined and to say I was perplexed is a true understatement! Soon to find out a lawyer representing a company had garnished all of my bank accounts which were now completely in the... red thousands of dollars. The level of stress and anxiety that overwhelmed me was indescribable. I immediately took to the internet and started to send out consultation appointments with lawyers online. Within minutes my phone was ringing and it was not a representative from the law office, it was Ms. Powers herself! She was genuinely compassionate and empathetic regarding my situation. She was an absolute professional who explained the process to me and informed me what I would need to do to start even if I did not retain her. We met later that day and a feeling of peace and calmness came over me and I knew that everything would be alright. Ms. Powers gave me an extraordinary fee for her services and I immediately retained her. During the bankruptcy process she was with me the entire time from the inception until the discharge keeping me up to date and being completely honest throughout. Talk about pouring salt in the wound the morning of the garnishment my income tax refund had been deposited into my bank account and that to was now gone! Ms. Powers promised to do everything she could to get that back for me and true to her word at the meeting of the creditors she presented that the refund was granted due to a child tax credit and the money was returned to me! She is the ONLY attorney you should consider when going through bankruptcy! A month later a teenager on his cell phone runs a stop sign and crashes in to me, so I immediately call Ms. Powers, and being the absolute professional she is she doesn't immediately take my case instead she recommends two of her colleagues that specialize in injury law and says she can act as a consult/co attorney if my vehicle was part of my bankruptcy case! Talk about the WOW factor, from that first phone call until now I know Ms. Powers has ALWAYS had my best interest at heart!