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POSSIBILITY OF PREVENTING A JUDGMENT FROM BEING ENTERED AGAINST YOU BY FILING A BANKRUPTCY
If a collection lawsuit has been filed against you. If you do not act timely, you may be in jeopardy of a judgment for money damages being entered against you. After entry of a judgment, your wages, money and property may thereafter be taken without further warning from the Court. Consultation with an attorney early in the litigation process may give you the greatest opportunity to protect your wages, money and property. Contact our office for a FREE initial personal consultation for information about how you may be able to prevent a judgment from being entered and protect your legal rights.
Sacks & Sacks, P.A., is a law firm committed to representing the individual consumer against the unfair and insensitive collection tactics of banks, credit card companies, collection agencies, financial lenders and mortgage companies. If you are being harassed by creditors or are overwhelmed with debt, Sacks & Sacks, P.A., may be able to help free you of financial burden .
If a collection lawsuit has been filed against you and you may be at risk of losing your wages, money or property. We would like to inform you of the benefits of filing for bankruptcy protection. Despite what you may have heard regarding the new bankruptcy law, a Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy may be the best solution to your current financial problems.
Did you know that by filing a Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy case , you may be able to:
1. Stop this collection lawsuit before a judgment is entered against you.
2. Prevent the garnishment of wages or bank accounts even after a judgment has been entered against you?
3. Recover wages or bank account funds even after a garnishment so long as you file bankruptcy while the finds are still being held by your employer/bank, or so long as they are exempt property of your bankruptcy estate?
4. Keep all of your real and personal property in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy and possibly in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy depending on: how long you have owned your home; the value of your personal property; and the bankruptcy exemptions that apply.
Please contact our office at, for an appointment if you are interested in learning more about filing for a Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy protection or if you simply with to learn more about the litigation process for the lawsuit that has been filed against you. Our office is conveniently located at: 1646 Emerson Street, Suite B, Jacksonville, FL 32207, just minutes from downtown.
Do not allow the Credit Card Companies or Collection Agencies to bully you through the litigation and take your money! Empower yourself by knowing your legal rights! Call our office today for a FREE initial personal consultation before it is too late!
Sincerely,
Melanie J. Sacks, Esquire
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Posted by Carol | January 14, 2026 | Hired Attorney
I was very nervous about declaring bankrupcy but Melanie and her staff were so helpful and considerate that I was immediately put at ease. I had problems loading the info they needed so Elizabeth Lopez told me to bring everything to her and she set everything up for us and never made me feel like a b...
Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Service,Helpful. If you need a good Lawyer get Melanie Sacks she is a good lawyer
Posted by Eddie Green | January 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Her and her crew was very professional for me and my wife asked every question we had.
Posted by Michele | January 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney
They were great very communicative and kept me up todate in everything going on. Would highly recommend
Posted by Allen | January 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Someone I worked with recommended Sacks & Sacks. One of the best decisions of my life. Liz & Sherry went above & beyond in helping me with the Bankruptcy. I will be forever grateful. I would highly recommend Sacks & Sacks to anyone.
"I enthusiastically endorse Melanie Sacks as one of the best Consumer Bankruptcy attorneys that I know! Melanie is superbly skilled and knowledgeable in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 practice. I know Melanie is up to date in all new and relevant case law because she regularly copies me on important cases as they are published that impact our practice. I have first hand knowledge of Melanie's development over the years from a new, novice bankruptcy practitioner into the experienced, respected, passionate, consumer advocate that she is today. It used to be that Melanie would ask me questions about Consumer Bankruptcy policy and procedure. . . now I ask her!"
"I have worked with Melanie on a client matter and found her to be direct and straightforward in the information and analysis she provided. I also used her as a consulting resource for information to assist me with matters with bankruptcy implications and appreciate her willingness to help."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Sacks is a caring, compassionate and diligent attorney. I can certainly recommend her without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have know and worked with Melanie over the past 15 yrs....she is highly skilled in her areas of practice and very professional when dealing the members of the Bar..I always recommend my clients see her for their questions regarding bankruptcy...."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Melanie for 2 years. She was always there to help me and to this day I call her for advice and guidance. She is a fantastic, caring lawyer and an asset to the profession."
"I endorse this lawyer. We have been opposing counsel on many cases over the past several years. She is a strong opponent. Always well versed and very prepared."
"I have handled cases in the Florida Workers’ Compensation arena with Ms. Sacks as opposing counsel for many years. With my knowledge of her proficiency in this area of law, and her skilled handling of Bankruptcy cases, I endorse her work."
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America’s Most Honored Professionals, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
Top Rated Lawyer, Avvo
2020
Top 3 Bankruptcy Lawyers in Jacksonville, Florida, Three Best Rated
2019
America’s Most Honored Professionals top 5%, National Registry
2019
Top Rated Lawyer, Avvo
2018
20th Anniversary, Martindale-Hubbell®
2017
Very High Rating in Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
BV Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
America's Most Honored Professionals, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
15th Anniversary, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
Book Award - Alternative Dispute Resolutions, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
1997
Book award Lawyering Before Trial, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
1996
Book award - Criminal Law, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
2007 - Present
Owner/Operator, Sacks & Sacks, P.A.
2006 - 2006
Attorney, Glary & Sacks, P.A.
2001 - 2004
Attorney, Glary & Israel, P.A.
2001 - 2006
Attorney, Harrell & Harrell, P.A.
1998 - 2001
Attorney, McCullough & Glary, P.A.
2017 - Present
The National Advocates for BankruptcyExecutive Committee
2008 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMEMBER
2008 - Present
JACKSONVILLE BANKRUPTCY BAR ASSOCIATIONMEMBER
2008 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstituteMEMBER
1998 - Present
Florida BarMEMBER
1998 - Present
Jacksonville Bar AssociationMEMBER
Member - Executive committee
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Discharged and closed
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No Presumption
Discharge of debts and closed
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
2011
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