T. Eileen Dolaghan

T. Eileen Dolaghan

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 25 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Jacksonville, FL
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy ... +2 more

118 W Adams St Suite #900, Jacksonville, FL

About T.

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 50%

Chapter 7 & Chapter 13 Bankruptcy for consumers and businesses. Depending upon the value of your home and the amount of debt you owe bankruptcy may be used to stip off junior liens (2nd & 3rd) mortgages. Possible discharge of IRS tax liability and/or reduction in amount owed.

26 years | 4,200 cases

50%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 20%

Consumers and businesses.

20%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 20%

Consumers and businesses.

20%
Estate Planning 5%

Simple wills, trusts, living wills.

5%
Real Estate 5%

Loan modification, foreclosure defense, tax liability, real estate transactions.

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 25 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2000

Member in Good Standing

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Location

Dolaghan Law, P.A.

118 W Adams St Suite #900, Jacksonville, FL, 32202

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T. Eileen Dolaghan's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Christopher | August 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

She helped me through a truly dark moment in my life.

There are moments in one's life when you feel like the world is against you and life has thrown you every type of curve ball you can handle. That is the point I was at when a creditor who was relentless on their pursuit, and fervently dismissing all my efforts to resolve a debt I owed forced me into ...filing bankruptcy. After a failed business venture my business partner and I both exhausted all reasonable, humanly possible efforts to avoid having to file bankruptcy. I was given Eileen's information from a friend of mine and I must say it was the best decision! Eileen went over and beyond to guide both of us through the process of filing. It can be a daunting task especially when it is something you were doing your best to avoid. She was professional and also treated us as if we were her own family. The care and support she showed, gave us hope that we would be able to get through this. Once filed successfully our lone creditor decided they couldn't live with having the debt simply "discharged", so to avoid on going and quite frankly unnecessary litigation with the help of Eileen, we offered a debt settlement offer. She diligently fought for our case and worked an agreement out with our creditors attorney. We were able to successfully reach an agreement, and eventually got our bankruptcy case dismissed. Eileen you were beyond just an attorney, you were a guiding light in a time of darkness and hopelessness. Your prayers, comforting words, and guidance made a world of difference! I can't thank you enough for everything! Blessings to you Eileen! :-)

Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Brilliantly executed strategy

We hired Dolaghan Law to help us navigate a complex, time-sensitive Chapter 13. Eileen and her staff were highly responsive, she quickly developed a strategy that met all of our goals, and communication throughout the process was excellent. Bankruptcy can be extremely stressful, and I'm pleased to sa...y the only surprise was how quick and easy the process was. I would not hesitate to recommend her to friends and family with similar needs.

Posted by Alfonso | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Excellent Lawyer!

Few visits, good discount, professional answers, handling of the case and excellent results in a short time frame. I am satisfied with the results, I highly recommend lawyer Dolaghan and her paralegal Terez expertise to deal with your bankruptcy case.

Posted by yari | September 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

The best Bankruptcy Lawyer!

Contemplating bankrupcty is never easy. I felt like a failure but will say after everything it was the best decision I have made so far. I first meet with Eileen in April 2015 to look into doing a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. She explained everything in details. I honestly ft in love with Eileen because of... the fact she is very down to earth i felt i could talk to her and not feel like she was judging because of this situation. Her staff was the best. She also brings her doggie to work everyday, that made my decision easier to do as I am an Animal Lover myself. Also she didnt have me sign a contract like a previous lawyer did on the consultation. That did leave a bad taste in my mouth. However after talking to her she explained she doesnt make any contracts with her clients and that if needed you could set up a payment plan with her. I didn't end up doing the Bankruptcy until Jan 2016 when i received notification from my job that I would have a garnishment started for $250 which left me with $300 per paycheck to live on. Once I received that email from my job I contacted Eileen immediately. She was able to do an Emergency Bankruptcy case to stop the garnishment immediately. Due to payroll timing in my job the money came out but within 1 week the money was returned to me. I was able to get half of her fees paid up front and made two payments in a month so by Feb 2016 she was able to continue my case w. The court. Now keep in mind that the court date was pushed a few times by the court system so we were finished byJun 2016. Everything was cleared I went from having a credit score of around 560 to 640 within a month after. Now 3 months later my credit score is around 680. I was able to open a banj account an got a credit card first time in five years. Once again this has been a great decion for me. Hopefully i wilm be able t oget a home soon. Rhank you so much ilean for making this process easy and painless.

Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Simply Outstanding

I just received a C7 discharge order. Eileen did a truly outstanding job throughout the nearly 3 years it took to plan and execute a complex strategy. Her knowledge and performance were truly impressive and achieved exactly the objective I wanted. Despite a couple of bumps and curve balls, I ended ...up even better off than expected and even now I am still in my home awaiting final developments; a considerable bonus in the bargain. My case was highly complex with sometimes conflicting goals. She navigated me through it perfectly and kept me calm when I was inclined toward moments of panic. In an age when quality often falls short of advertisement Eileen is an outstanding exception. She provided me with reliable and valuable counsel prior to the actual filings we made and flawlessly managed them once we engaged. In all, a client could not be in better hands.

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T. Eileen Dolaghan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Debbie Clark

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly recommend Eileen Dolaghan as one of the most knowledgeable and caring attorneys in the bankruptcy field. I endorse Eileen without reservation."

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Lauren Kingry

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eileen is very professional and efficient. Eileen is super knowledgeable in her practice and has helped me in multiple situations. Eileen is a pleasure to deal with. I endorse this lawyer."

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John Mccorvey

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"It has been my pleasure to work with Eileen Dolaghan both as a mortgage modification mediator, and as opposing counsel. Rarely do you find a lawyer so dedicated to serving her clients, with such keen proficiency in her area of practice, and ready willingness to be a zealous advocate when needed. Eileen's professional qualifications and personal characteristics make her an exceptional attorney."

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Christian Winicki

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eileen is effective at discussing debtor rights, concerns of creditors, and general bankruptcy topics. She is one of the first attorneys that I would turn to for debtor and bankruptcy related matters. Keep up the good work, Eileen. Sincerely, Christian K. Winicki, Attorney At Law"

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Jason Burgess

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Dolaghan seems to always goes the extra mile for her clients. She is always on the forefront of what is going on in the bankruptcy arena. I feel confident in referring her any bankruptcy matter."

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Lucy Hebron

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Other

"For anyone facing financial difficulty in the Jacksonville area, I would heartily recommend seeking out the help of Ms. Dolaghan. Eileen is a compassionate, caring and dedicated professional who takes great care of her clients. As a fellow bankruptcy attorney, she has all of these needed qualities to ably guide clients through the murky waters of bankruptcy and bring their cases to successful conclusions!"

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Gina Schlegel

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eileen Dolaghan is an excellent attorney. She believes in giving her clients one on one attention. She is always giving of her time and advice to fellow attorneys. She is a genuine pleasure to work with."

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Nancy Draughon

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer because she is smart and knowledgeable, warm and compassionate. All qualities for a very good bankruptcy attorney."

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Benjamin Crumley

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Eileen is a very competent attorney. She also cares about her clients."

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Dan Armstrong

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2016

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Jacksonville's top lawyers, Jackonsville 904 magazine

Work Experience

2005 - 2012

Partner, King & Dolaghan, P.A.

2000 - 2005

Attorney, Pinkston & Pinkston, P.A.

1989 - 2000

Teacher, Duval County Public Schools

Associations

Florida Bar

Member

Jacksonville Bankruptcy Bar Association

Member

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

Education

1999

Florida Coastal School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Jacksonville University

MA - Masters

1987

University of Florida

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

NEFAR January meeting

Real Estate Options in Bankruptcy

2011

SCORE- advising the small business owner

Bankruptcy 101

Languages

English

Activity

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