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Brett A. Elam

1.6
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 23 years

Litigation Lawyer at Delray Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Litigation, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

127 Ne 2nd Ave, Delray Beach, FL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023
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About Brett

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 25%

Representing debtors, secured creditors, and unsecured creditors in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process.

24 years

25%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 25%

Representing individual debtors, secured creditors, and unsecured creditors in the Chapter 13 bankruptcy process.

24 years

25%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 25%

Representing individual and corporate debtors, secured creditors, and unsecured creditors in the Chapter 7 bankruptcy process.

24 years

25%
Litigation 25%

Representing plaintiffs and defendants in business disputes and real estate disputes. Further, representing Trustees, plaintiffs and defendants in adversary proceedings in the bankruptcy context.

24 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 23 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2002

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Location

Law Offices of Brett A. Elam

127 Ne 2nd Ave, Delray Beach, FL, 334443703

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Brett A. Elam's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

1.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews

Posted by Anthony Simpson | November 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Limited Liability Company (LLC)

He ran from me. He hid from me and wouldn’t return my calls.

I was thrown into ownership of a LLC that was assigned over to Jeff Stingel and William Ritger after they threw the LLC onto voluntary bankruptcy. Brett Elam refused to see me and actually ran from me.

Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Brett Elam Under Suspension By The Florida Bar

The reviews are correct and also see his horrible reviews on other websites. My experience with Mr. Elam was the same, no returns calls, no shows for appointments, doesn't follow through or follow up on court filings, every excuse in the book as to why he's not doing his job, completely screwed up my... case, etc. Hopefully his license will NEVER be reinstated. However; he's left behind a trail of victim's who have no recourse.

Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Business

client

The worst lawyer ever. He failed to advise me properly on my personal responsibility resulting from a business. He doesnt even respond to court requests. He simply ignores them so they result in summary judgement against you, then he can represent you in bankruptcy too ! He never returns phone ca...lls and has even been a no show on scheduled appointments. He prays on people who are in trouble. He is a low life.

Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

DOES NOT RETURN CALLS FOR TIME SENSITIVE MATERIAL

Was Our Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Attorney for our Business - Has not returned our calls for two months now. Very unprofessional. Do not Hire him... we do not want this to happen to you...

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Stay away!!!

I hired Mr. Elam because he seemed honest and believable. After taking the money however, he was never available when I called and did absolutely nothing to move my case forward. I was forced to hire a different attorney to clean up his mess.

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Disbarment issued in FL, 2023

updated on 10/18/2023

This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Florida Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.

Disbarment issued in FL, 2019

updated on 05/02/2019

This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Florida Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.

Suspension with Conditions issued in FL, 2018

updated on 05/08/2018

This means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Education

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St. Thomas University School of Law

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