I was very reluctant to hire a bankruptcy attorney, for a few reasons. First, there's a service in the internet that takes you through the whole process for free (although you do the filing yourself). Second, too many "attorneys" out there. Well, the best decision I've made lately was to hire Stephen. He's very knowledgeable and supportive, and (very important!) ALWAYS replies back in a timely manner. And his fee ended up being more than fair for the peace of mind I had through the whole process. Well, I got discharged! Thanks Stephen!
Excellent service, great advice, and the best ethical integrity!
I engaged Mr. Orchard's services initially because I received a court document naming me as a defendant in a foreclosure action. Having no idea that I was attached to the property, I needed a local attorney's help, as I live in a different state.
Mr. Orchard patiently explained the legal meaning of the documents to me (actually more than once). Further, in assessing the implications of the documents and their impact on me, I had to share very personal and emotional family issues of estrangement and family wounds.
Previously, I hired a PI to assist with the family issues, but he turned out to be a scammer. I hired a different atty years before for the family issue, who provided bum advice, blew through the retainer, and said that was all he could do. I contacted the sheriff's office, who said there was nothing they could do. I was ready to surrender.
Long story short, Mr. Orchard was able to assist in discovering the familial information I was seeking and absolutely needed (and failed to obtain), and continued to work patiently with me to educate and coach me on the legal recourse I had with respect to the foreclosure. Additionally, I found him to be extremely fair and reasonable regarding the retainer I paid and the manner in which it was used.
His services began in April, 2021, and effectively ended in August 2022. Throughout this time, Steve communicated with me regularly, kept me informed regarding actions taken and actions needed, and represented me in an honest and dependable manner. In fact, I trusted him completely, and felt he always acted in my best interest.
In reality, he went out of his way to ensure I received the surplus funds I deserved from the foreclosure. Plus, he did all of this work over a 16-month period ON A CONTIGENCY BASIS! He even consulted with other attorneys that specialized in a completely different area of law (that was a factor in the claim) in order to ensure he was advising me correctly.
I would not hesitate to hire Mr. Orchard again, and you shouldn't either. If you are looking for an attorney that sees you instead of your money, I highly recommend Mr. Orchard. I found him and his lawfirm to provide excellent service, sound and helpful advice, and to have the best ethical integrity of any lawyer I've engaged!
Bankruptcy is a legal process recognized in the U.S. Constitution for the protection of individuals and businesses who are unable to pay their debts and face financial ruin.
The Law Office of Stephen Orchard specializes in:
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Additional legal focus is in:
Real Estate
Foreclosure
You may have heard that Chapter 7 requires you to sell or “liquidate” all of your non-exempt assets. Then use that money to pay your creditors before any debts are discharged. However, Florida bankruptcy law allows you to exempt much of your assets from sale. Bankruptcy attorney Stephen Orchard can guide you through the Florida bankruptcy exemptions.
"Under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code is frequently referred to as a "reorganization" bankruptcy. Usually, the debtor remains “in possession;” has the powers and duties of a trustee; may continue to operate its business"
Chapter 13 is commonly known as a debt adjustment or wage earner’s plan, and for good reason. Rather than simply wipe out your debts, a Chapter 13 adjusts your debts – discharging some and lowering others. The Law Offices of Stephen Orchard are always here to assist in navigating your best options.
Our firm will represent the buyer or seller in real estate transactions from negotiations to closing. In addition to representation in foreclosure and foreclosure defense matters, or other litigation which arises in the course of a real estate transaction or real property ownership.
Our office is here for you throughout the course of your representation, and we always make ourselves available to you whenever you need us. Call today
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Three words: peace of mind!
I was very reluctant to hire a bankruptcy attorney, for a few reasons. First, there's a service in the internet that takes you through the whole process for free (although you do the filing yourself). Second, too many "attorneys" out there. Well, the best decision I've made lately was to hire Stephen. He's very knowledgeable and supportive, and (very important!) ALWAYS replies back in a timely manner. And his fee ended up being more than fair for the peace of mind I had through the whole process. Well, I got discharged! Thanks Stephen!
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Posted by Judy | August 13, 2022
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Excellent service, great advice, and the best ethical integrity!
I engaged Mr. Orchard's services initially because I received a court document naming me as a defendant in a foreclosure action. Having no idea that I was attached to the property, I needed a local attorney's help, as I live in a different state.
Mr. Orchard patiently explained the legal meaning of the documents to me (actually more than once). Further, in assessing the implications of the documents and their impact on me, I had to share very personal and emotional family issues of estrangement and family wounds.
Previously, I hired a PI to assist with the family issues, but he turned out to be a scammer. I hired a different atty years before for the family issue, who provided bum advice, blew through the retainer, and said that was all he could do. I contacted the sheriff's office, who said there was nothing they could do. I was ready to surrender.
Long story short, Mr. Orchard was able to assist in discovering the familial information I was seeking and absolutely needed (and failed to obtain), and continued to work patiently with me to educate and coach me on the legal recourse I had with respect to the foreclosure. Additionally, I found him to be extremely fair and reasonable regarding the retainer I paid and the manner in which it was used.
His services began in April, 2021, and effectively ended in August 2022. Throughout this time, Steve communicated with me regularly, kept me informed regarding actions taken and actions needed, and represented me in an honest and dependable manner. In fact, I trusted him completely, and felt he always acted in my best interest.
In reality, he went out of his way to ensure I received the surplus funds I deserved from the foreclosure. Plus, he did all of this work over a 16-month period ON A CONTIGENCY BASIS! He even consulted with other attorneys that specialized in a completely different area of law (that was a factor in the claim) in order to ensure he was advising me correctly.
I would not hesitate to hire Mr. Orchard again, and you shouldn't either. If you are looking for an attorney that sees you instead of your money, I highly recommend Mr. Orchard. I found him and his lawfirm to provide excellent service, sound and helpful advice, and to have the best ethical integrity of any lawyer I've engaged!
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Posted by Ken | July 30, 2021
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Effective, efficient and a pleasure to work with.
Stephen is professional,knowledgeable, friendly and returns all calls and e-mails promptly. He's obviously very dedicated to his practice. You couldn't find a better attorney to work with.
Posted by Judy | May 4, 2021
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Bankrupcy Attorney
In my experience, not only was Stephen Orchard well-qualified, ethical and knowledgeable as an attorney, but he was also very understanding, available, patient and kind. He led me through the bankruptcy steps and answered all my questions promptly so I always knew what to expect next and was prepared.
Stephen made the process as painless as possible as he guided me to a successful conclusion of my case. I have and will continue to recommend him to others in need of his expertise.
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Posted by Pedro | February 15, 2021
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Excellent Lawyer and Human being
Stephen is not just an excellent lawyer, he is a person who will walk you through each step of your bankruptcy and explain anything that troubles your mind. He is a bright, respectful and very professional. Would highly recommend him to anyone thinking of or going through a bankruptcy.
Posted by Muzaffar | December 4, 2020
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Excellent
I have received excellent & professional services from
Mr. Stephen Orchard & his firm.
Posted by Mariadela | November 27, 2020
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Extremely professional
Me. Orchard was extremely correct and professional as well as very approachable at all times. I will recommend him and his firm to anyone interested. I really appreciate everything he did for me and my case.
Posted by Derrick | September 23, 2020
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Cant go wrong with this gentleman
it was easy to reach him all the time, he made it easy to understand my case, it made a great deal for me in a such hard corona time. very professional and friendly at the same time.
You will be in good hands considering his services.
Posted by Frank | September 14, 2020
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GREAT ATTORNEY AND OUTSTANDING PERSON
Stephen was extremely knowledgeable of the subject matter. More importantly, he took a personal interest in understanding my fears and anxieties. Mr. Orchard took every steps necessary to assure me that in the end my situation would be resolved and that I would be able to continue on with my life. I would strongly recommend anyone who is in need of an attorney to contact Stephen. He is the best that the profession has to offer.
Frank 9/2020
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Posted by Marilyn | August 17, 2020
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Excellent Attorney
Attorney Orchard is an excellent Attorney. He is very professional and is very knowledgeable about bankruptcy law.
He explained the process to my Husband & I extensively so we were certain that we understood how the process works. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs assistance in this area of law.
Posted by Kris | April 30, 2020
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Excellent attorney professional First Class Service Mr.Orchard Is a dedicated trusted Attorney
Excellent attorney, very professional, will explain step by step if your not familiar with process. Highly recommended to anyone needing a honest, fair, and trusted attorney, Mr.Orchard is first class and will not let you down. A true hearted and dedicated Law office. Thankyou for everything, Kris
Posted by Bruce | December 23, 2019
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Tru Grit
Stephen's bedside manner and compassionate persona helped me to retain my dignity and honor and not feel like a looser just because I made some mistakes. He also offered some personal advise and tangible assistance if needed Thank you Stephen. You truly are a good person.
Posted by Shawn | November 6, 2019
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Couldn't ask for more
After doing extensive research online and interviewing a number of attorneys in the Palm Beach area, I decided to hire Mr. Orchard to handle my mother's bankruptcy case.
Stephen is knowledgeable, personable, and readily available (even on weekends). He made my mother's bankruptcy a smooth process with clear communication, realistic expectations, and preparedness.
Don't look any further for representation!
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Posted by Quentin | October 10, 2019
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The best lawyer
Mr. Stephen Orchard is professional lawyer. He was very helpful and friendly. He take care my case very well. I’m very happy.
Very highly recommended!!!!!!
Posted by Matthew | September 20, 2019
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A class act!
Filing bankruptcy was my last option and fortunately my best option by way of finding the right attorney. Having an insurmountable debt is a life of anxiety and limited choices so I knew I had to do something to turn my life around.
I interviewed several different options for attorneys and when I met Mr. Orchard he was truly a professional that humbly displayed his expertise and knowledge of my case during our initial consultation. He gave me a clear roadmap of what to expect and what I needed to do to fix my situation. To me a true professional is someone that understands the field they are in, can articulate their knowledge to their client and listens to anticipate the needs of the case and he was great in helping with all of that. Obviously, I hired him!
I would recommend the Law Offices of Stephen Orchard in Boca to anyone that is considering any services his office offers. Based on my personal experience, I was taken care of with accuracy, care and thoughtfulness. I want to Thank You so much for making this process as easy as possible so that I can now have a fresh start!
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Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2018
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Great Expertise
I’m very pleased with the service I received from Mr. Stephen P. Orchard. During our very first visit, I felt confident in his ability to understand my situation as well as the manner in which he explained my options. During this process, I had many questions and soon came to appreciate his expertise and legal knowledge about my case. It was clear that his goal was to serve my best interests and provide a a timely conclusion of the filing and court appearances. I highly recommend Mr. Orchard to anyone in search of an ethical, professional attorney who cares about his clients.
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Posted by Nicole | October 25, 2018
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Very pleased
i am very pleased with the results for my case. Mr. Orchard was thorough and prepared me throughout the entire process. Highly recommended.
Posted by Bibi | September 27, 2018
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Excellent Attorney
Stephen was extremely helpful with my case. Bankruptcy wasn't an easy decision for me, but he was empathetic to my situation and I felt I was in good trusting hands and he will lead me in the right direction which is why I hired him. If you're looking for an attorney that will understand your situation and not make you feel judged this is the attorney for you.
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Posted by David | August 17, 2018
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Great experience
Stephen was very clear on explaining the entire process to me. He handled everything in a very timely manner. Also his fees were very reasonable. All in all it was a pleasure to have him represent me.
Posted by Mike | June 1, 2018
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Professionalism and Integrity
Stephen Orchard did an extremely thorough job of advising me of my options during the most financially stressful period of my life last fall. He did so with much needed compassion, to go along with his innate professionalism. His handling of the legal aspects of getting a "fresh start" for me, as his client, was flawless, and he delivered the hoped for result on a timely basis. All of this was despite the fact that, at 87 + years old, I suffered a disabling injury shortly after retaining him. I am pleased to write this positive recommendation for Stephen Orchard. He certainly earned it.
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Chapter 11 bankruptcy Attorney | Oct 27
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Steve is a very bright, personable attorney. I have referred several clients to him and he has done an excellent job for them. Steve will do whatever it takes to satisfy his clients and I am very confident in his abilities. He is pragmatic and very competent. I highly recommend Steve."
Real estate Attorney | Feb 11
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse Stephen for the professional and good work that he performs in real estate and in bankruptcy. I have worked and consulted with Stephen, on various matters. He is diligent, knowledgeable, and a professional."
Real estate Attorney | Dec 28
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I and my firm have worked with Steve on a couple of real estate transactions. I have found him to be knowledgeable, pragmatic, personable and easy to work with. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."
Real estate Attorney | Feb 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Stephen has a great reputation in the legal community and I would not hesitate to refer any of my clients to him for real estate or bankruptcy issues. I endorse this lawyer."
Real estate Attorney | Jan 19
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I highly recommend Stephen! He has assisted several of my clients and is always efficient and knowledgeable. If I have a question with regard to real estate, Stephen is my go to attorney."
General practice Attorney | Dec 21
Relationship: Friend
"I've worked with Mr. Orchard several times over the past few years assisting me with clients in my MA practice with property matters in FL. He is extremely knowledgeable and his work has always been thorough and timely."
Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney | Nov 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I have confidently recommended Mr. Orchard several times to clients and friends with regards to bankruptcy issues, and on more than one occasion I have gotten positive feed back from the referral. Mr. Orchard's knowledge of Bankruptcy is second to none, and the time and effort he puts into each clients case is unmatched."
"In my experience, Steve is a knowledgeable and ethical attorney who works hard and cares for his clients. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend a client to him."