Allen Preston Turnage

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Allen Preston Turnage

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 33 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Tallahassee, FL
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy ... +4 more

2344 Centerville Road, Suite 101, PO Box 15219, Tallahassee, FL

About Allen

Biography

Bankruptcy is a Difficult Decision. I Can Help. Call 850-270-0650!

Chapter 11 will usually allow your small business to restructure its debt and keep operating.

Chapter 13 may help you save your home from foreclosure and restructure your other debts.

I carefully explain all of your alternatives and help you choose what option will work best for you.

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 35%

35%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 25%

Liquidation to eliminate unsecured debts and surrender properties that have no equity or cannot be paid due to changes in income or the marketplace.

33 years

25%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 15%

Reorganization for individuals and couples, including mortgage modifications and debt restructuring.

33 years

15%
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 10%

Includes individuals with large amounts of debt or complicated financial structure as well as small corporations and LLC's.

33 years

10%
Credit Repair 5%

5%
Debt Collection 5%

5%
Debt Settlement 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2014
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 32 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1993

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 33 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1992

Inactive Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Allen P. Turnage

2344 Centerville Road, Suite 101, PO Box 15219, Tallahassee, FL, 32317

bankruptcytallahassee.com/

Allen Preston Turnage's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Theresa | April 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Excellent Attorney

Allen Turnage and his entire team helped us through the Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Thank God in Jesus name for all the dedication and effort as well as time walking us through this process. We recently had to reach out to Mr Turnage about some information and he as well as Nolan we're helpful. I s...hould have posted this back in 2017. The Parsons Family

Posted by Kenneth burns | May 31, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Customer

Mr Turnage and his legal team did a great job in helping me with my financial situation. From start to finish they made the process simple and non stressful. Always replayed to my emails and phone calls never left me wondering what was going on. I would recommend Allan Turnage to anyone in need of f...inancial help. Thanks again !!

Posted by Charles | March 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Experience is vital

Allen walked my wife and I through a chapter seven bankruptcy, He and his staff made it seem easy because of their vast experience.

Allen Turnage

Replied last March 12, 2019

I'm glad we made it go well, it is tough to make that first call and we try to do our best. Good luck with your fresh start!

Posted by Norm and Joy | July 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

The right choice

My wife and I tried all available option to avoid bankruptcy - from hiring a company to negotiate our debt, to attempting to negotiate directly with our creditors – all to no avail. We found ourselves with now other option but to file Chapter 7. We did our research and chose the Law Office of Allen T...urnage. I have to say that the Allen Turnage made this difficult experience the best it could have possibly been. Allen and his team were always available, professional, and thorough. Most importantly, they we genuinely empathetic to our situation, and just plain human – and Mr. Turnage was literally at our side throughout the entire process. Although filing bankruptcy was one of the most difficult decisions we’ve had to make in our lives, choosing Allen Turnage to guide us through it was one of the best decisions we’ve made. We highly recommend the Law Office of Allen Turnage, P.A.

Allen Turnage

Replied last July 11, 2018

Thanks guys! This is always a tough decision but we try to make the process as painless as it can be. Good luck! AT

Posted by Max | May 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Relief!

We all depend on the expertise and knowledge of trade professionals in areas of life that we know very little about, but are forced to deal with. We chose Allen due to a friend's referral. That referral turned out to be our pot-o-gold. I believe Allen did not agree, but I thought I could work through... a CH13, but after two years, I asked Allen to file our CH7. Excellent work and instincts Allen.

Allen Turnage

Replied last May 10, 2018

Thanks Max! Thank you for your kind words. I am happy this worked well for you and that you are pleased with the result. Enjoy your Fresh Start!

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Allen Preston Turnage's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Hughes

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Allen Turnage is without question one of the finest bankruptcy lawyers in North Florida. My association with Allen goes back 25 years. His dedication to his clients and willingness to work hard to find the right solution for each client is refreshing. I can highly recommend Allen to anyone seeking debt relief."

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Richard Granvold

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Why? His answers are accurate and detailed and a client should want and deserve such quality from their attorney. Furthermore, he has argued cases to support his clients win or lose and that shows he is willing to take those steps..especially in bankruptcy where there are many "grey areas" of the law! You should meet him and then decide that you also feel in good hands. Thus, I endorse Mr. Turnage."

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Kathryn Hathaway

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Allen Turnage for nearly 15 years and have found him to be ethical, knowledgeable and an excellent advocate for his clients."

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James Shields

Unknown lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible."

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Jerry Rumph

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Allen on a number of occasions and have referred clients to him. He develops excellent strategies for his clients, and his advocacy is based on a thorough understanding of the law and his cases."

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Shelley Elder

Unknown lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. From all social media resources it is clear that he is very knowledgeable in his practice areas. I would send my clients to him."

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Kim DSouza

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He demonstrates exceptional practical knowledge as to how to assist his client."

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William Crawford

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Allen is one of the most experienced and efficient bankruptcy attorneys in North Florida. I have often sought his opinion on issues that have arisen in my own cases over the years."

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John O'Brien

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Robert Hughes

Probate lawyer

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Richard Granvold

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Kathryn Hathaway

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer

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Conor McLaughlin

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Garvin Bowden

Real estate lawyer

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Mary Colon

Real estate lawyer

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Kimberly King

Real estate lawyer

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Belinda France

Estate planning lawyer

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Jerry Rumph

Debt collection lawyer

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Shelley Elder

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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William Crawford

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Consumer Bankruptcy, American Board of Certification

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

1998

Board Certified, Consumer Bankruptcy Law since, American Board of Certification

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Attorney/owner, Law Office of Allen P. Turnage, P.A.

1993 - 1998

Associate, Kelley, Lovett & Blakey

Associations

2008 - 2009

Northern District of Florida Bankruptcy Bar Association

Former President

Sample of Legal Cases

In re: Prestwood, 451 BR 180 (USBC NDFL 2011)

Adverse to Debtor; voluntarily dismissed while considering appeal.

In re: Miller, 418 BR 406 (USBC NDFL 2009)

Win for the good guys!

In re: Frazier 339 BR 516 (USBC NDFL 2006)

Debtor favorable

Whitney v. Dunston 2006 Banr LEXIS (USBC NDFL 2006)

Debts discharged, but mortgage enforced.

In re: Booth, 2005 Bankr LEXIS 2769 (USBC NDFL 2005)

Credit counseling is required of all Debtors even when spurious.

In re: O'Steen 2005 Bankr LEXIS 2803 (USBC NDFL 2005)

Claim disallowed.

In re: Hill 261 BR 495 (USBC NDFL 2001)

Disparate treatment to co-signed claims allowed.

In re: Hollinger, 245 BR 691 (USBC NDFL 2000)

Anticipated the "Till" case correctly; adjusted interest rates under Chapter 13 Plans.

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Education

1992

Georgia State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Auburn University

B.S.

Speaking Engagements

2015

Northwest Florida AME Church Conference

Financial Management

Publications

2010

Best Practices for Filing Chapter 13 (Inside the Minds) Living with BAPCPA

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Allen earned significant contribution points in 2014.

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