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About G.
Practice areas
- Bankruptcy and debt: 25%
Lawyer, Bankruptcy, Attorney, Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Service, Chapter 13, Chapter 7
19 years
- Consumer protection: 25%
I sue debt collectors who harass consumers under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Sometimes we can help people avoid bankruptcy by filing suits against their debt collectors.
12 years
- Chapter 13 bankruptcy: 25%
- Chapter 7 bankruptcy: 25%
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| FL | Member in Good Standing | 1998 | 01/29/2017 |
| Legal answers | 13 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top 100 Lawyers | The National Advocates | 2016 |
| WFLA Bankruptcy Expert | WFLA, News Channel 8 | 2016 |
| Board Certification in Consumer Bankruptcy | American Board of Certification | 2003 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | The Golden Law Group | 2002 - Present |
| Staff Attorney | Terry E. Smith, Chapter 13 Trustee | 2001 - 2002 |
| Associate | Debt Relief Legal Centers | 2000 - 2001 |
| Associate | Joel B. Fein, P.A. | 1998 - 2000 |
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| National Association of Consumer Advocates | Member | 2012 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Better Business Bureau | Small Business | 2011 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | Member | 2008 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association | Member | 2001 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brandon Bar Association | Member | 1998 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hillsborough County Bar Association | Member | 2002 - 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Telephone Consumer Protection Act | Settled before trial | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
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| Self Published Book | Bankruptcy In Florida:Your Freedom, Your Future | 2015 |
| Tampa Tribune | Lawyers Take Aim at Debt Collectors | 2007 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas M. Cooley Law School | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1997 |
| University of Maine | Accounting | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1994 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association Monthly Luncheon | Fair Debt Collection | 2009 |
Reviews
(9) 5.0 starsAttorney endorsements
(8)
Michael McGinn, Family Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Don Golden for many years. He is an outstanding member of the legal community in the Tampa Bay Area. If you need an attorney to assist you with a bankruptcy or consumer protection issue definitely give him a call.
Charles Laputka, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney
Relationship: Other
I know Attorney Golden through a professional business group. Don is a very knowledgeable and professional attorney. Anyone in need of bankruptcy services in his area should meet with him ASAP!
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Contact
808 Oakfield Drive
Suite A
Brandon, FL, 33511-5970
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