Christie Dee Arkovich

Christie Dee Arkovich

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt, Foreclosure ... +2 more

1520 W Cleveland St, Tampa, FL

About Christie

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 30%

Obtain a fresh start in only 90 days. This is often the quickest fix for unmanageable debt. Get rid of deficiency mortgage claims and credit card debt. You also don't have to surrender your home or car in a Chapter 7.

30%
Bankruptcy and Debt 25%

Christie's team offers unusual solutions to debt related problems such as suing debt collectors under TCPA, FDCPA and FCCPA. Credit card defenses are available for claims by debt buyers who sue without docs and after the statute of limitations has run. Techniques exist to reduce your student loan debt to an affordable payment.

25%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 15%

A Chapter 13 plan allows our clients to pay what is affordable based upon their present income and discharge the rest of the debt. Stops interest, late fees, over limit fees and other charges. Strip liens, cram down investment properties.

15%
Debt Collection 10%

The key to settling or dismissing debt is aggressively pursuing collection violations under the TCPA, FDCPA and FCCPA.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 33 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1992

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Christie Dee Arkovich

1520 W Cleveland St, Tampa, FL, 336061807

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Christie Dee Arkovich's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

154 Client Reviews

Showing 66 - 70 of 154 reviews

Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Great!

She was great! Let me know realistic expectations. She was able to get my payments down to a reasonable amount, and knock off a good amount of my total balance. She also got my interest reduced so my payments will actually be paying down the balance instead of going into the abyss. The fact that she ...used to work for them and knows all of their tricks made me more confident during the process. Great communication also. Would recommend.

Posted by anonymous | October 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Years of stress and debt dismissed

Christie and her team did a great job at delivering on what they promised. They worked hard and efficiently to help me dismiss 22k worth of student debt within 3 months! Things like owning a house and having a family seem like a real possibility because I now how the funds for them. Thanks Christ...ie!

Posted by Dale | September 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Over whelmed with student loan debt & garnishment

One of the best pieces of help my attorney did was synthesizing down the best avenue for me to take to resolve my student loan debt. I thought I would have to go through a bankruptcy procedure but Christie Arkovich saw a better way that was much more streamlined, less expensive, and by far a more spe...edy process. In less than two months my garnishment stopped and my college debt was completely resolved. No more debt. If anyone is having problems with student debt, by all means, contact Christie Dee Arkovich. She has the knowledge and experience to really handle these issues. Her staff are also very competent and pleasant to work with. Again, my student loans were completely resolved in under two months and I no longer have a garnishment. What a relief. Christie and her staff are easy to contact, whether by phone or e-mail, and they are quick to respond back. Anyone having student loan problems, I strongly recommend calling Christie Dee Arkovich as your "go to" attorney. She is a problem resolver. Dale T

Posted by Christine | September 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Professional and thorough

I’ve never hired a lawyer, so just finding one was tasking. Not knowing what to expect can make people feel uneasy or nervous, but I know that I made the right choice. Everyone was professional and friendly. I had my consultation and hired my lawyer. Every step of the way they guided me answered a...ll my questions and helped ease my mind. The law office of Christie Arkovich is five star and then some. Thank you For your assistance.

Posted by M & G | September 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Exceeded our very best expectations

We were facing a seemingly insurmountable financial crises due to overwhelming student loans. After struggling for years, we were introduced to Christie. She was able to negotiate a settlement with the lender that exceeded our best expectations. I don't know what we would have done had we not found... her. We highly recommend her firm.

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Christie Dee Arkovich's Lawyer Endorsements

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Janelle Weber

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Christie is known far and wide as an authority in bankruptcy, student loans, and consumer matters. She is active in the local legal community and is committed to staying up to date on new developments in her field. She is caring and committed to achieving the best results for her clients."

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Gus Centrone

Unknown lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Christie is a talented, compassionate, and very well-respected bankruptcy and foreclosure defense attorney."

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Betty Jones

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Christie and I met on a case involving roommates who were fighting of assets they accumulated together. Together we worked an amicable solution for the parties. I also know of Christie's remarkable accomplishments as one of the best bankruptcy and consumer attorney in the Tampa Bay area and I refer all of my clients to her for those issues. Christie is a dedicated attorney who works hard for her clients and pays attention to every detail about the case."

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Chip Parker

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I went to law school with Christie Arkovich 20 years ago, and we regularly work together to develop emerging strategies in bankruptcy and foreclosure litigation. She is, without a doubt, one of the smartest lawyers I know."

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Alison Emery

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am pleased to endorse Christie Arkovich, who is a dedicated and experienced consumer attorney. Her membership and involvement with organizations including the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and the National Association of Consumer Advocates evidences her commitment to be the best possible advocate for her clients. The Tampa legal community is fortunate to have her."

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Virginia Fortunato

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christie is an experienced and dedicated attorney. She is an active member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. She is a graduate of Max Gardner's Bankruptcy Boot Camp and uses that knowledge to attack mortgage companies on behalf of her clients."

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Timothy Owens

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Christie is a very dedicated advocate for her clients. She is consistently on the cutting edge of legal research and theory and this is an invaluable asset to her clients as well as her fellow attorneys. It is good to see another attorney that truly believe in what she does and care so much about our profession and her clients."

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Robert Stambaugh

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy Owens

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Virginia Fortunato

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Alison Emery

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Graduate, Max Gardner Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Bootcamp

Work Experience

1995 - Present

President, Christie D. Arkovich, P.A.

1995 - 1995

Associate Attorney, Ross & Burton, P.A.

1994 - 1995

Associate Attorney, Nixon & Ross, P.A.

1993 - 1994

Associate Attorney, Stanford Solomon, P.A.

Associations

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association

National Employment Lawyers Association

Hillsborough County Bar Assoc. Employment Law Section

Former Co-chair

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Lysiuk

Full discharge of private student loans

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Education

1992

Stetson University College of Law

J.D. Cum laude

1989

Stetson University

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2017

Univ of Tampa

Mastering Your Student Loans

2017

ABI Annual Conference

FDCPA and Student Loans

2016

Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association

Practical Solutions for Student Loans

2009

NELA Conference

Impact of Bankruptcy on Employment

2007

NELA Conference

Bankruptcy Effects in Employment Law

2007

NELA Conference

Choosing Your Arena: State vs. Federal

Publications

2017

TBBBA Cramdown Student Loan Sidebar - column

2016

TBBBA Cramdown ITT Student Loan Remedies

2011

Aspotore book pulication Modifing Mortgages

Languages

English

Activity

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