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 11 - 14 of 14 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Will | August 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Consolidated Federal Loans and Lowered Monthly Payments

Christie is very professional and worked hard to resolve my issue as quickly as possible. Kat and Tracy finished my case while Christie stepped in whenever needed. This is a great staff who cares about their clients. They consolidated my Federal loans and got me the best monthly payment option possi...ble. I look forward to continuing to work with Christie on other student loan matters.

Posted by Mark | July 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Christie is a Life Saver and the Best Lawyer You Will EVER Find! Highly Recommended!

I can't even begin to express my gratitude for what Christie has done for me. Student loan debt can be an absolute nightmare and I finally came to grips with finding a resolution after years of struggles. I had high student loan debt -- both federal and private and her knowledge and expertise m...akes her the BEST student loan lawyer in the USA. From the minute I met Christie she made me feel at ease, she is honest and to the point. She is very intelligent and extremely knowledgable in all areas of student loans. I felt very comfortable hiring Christie as she broke everything down for me, and was very fair on how much everything would cost. I had a very complex case with multi lenders (federal, private loans/professional student loans) but Christie and her team were able to help me restore my life. One of the worst parts, is having creditors call numerous times throughout the day -- Christie was able to stop calls immediately. Just when I thought my life was financially over, Christie was able to fight loan companies for me and get immediate resolutions in my favor. She eliminated a huge chunk of my loans in no time giving me financial freedom. I am to the point where I can comfortably live, saving money each month for the first time in a long time. If you need help with your student loan debt or any debt I wouldn't look anywhere else, you will simply be wasting your time. We all do searches to find the best lawyer with our issues, but please save yourself time and look no further! I had other lawyers recommend Christie to me because student loan debt is over their heads and such a complex area. Thank you for everything you have done for me Christie (and thanks to your amazing staff as well).

Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure

Job Well Done--For Nearly 8 Years

During the 2008 economic meltdown, I retained Ms Arkovich to defend my wife and me against a wrongful foreclosure action. It took 7 years of her efforts to get the case to hearing, after which the judge ruled in our favor, dismissed the case without prejudice, and ordered our attorney fees to be pai...d by the loser bank, in 2015. Following the appeal of the Bartram case and renewed threats of foreclosure against us, and at our request, Ms. Arkovich applied for a non-recourse loan modification for us. This took another 9 months, but she achieved total success. Her repeated legal efforts, for nearly 8 years now, have enabled me to keep my wife in our home, to recover financially--and to sleep well again, knowing that our mortgage payments are now affordable, that our home will indeed remain "ours", and that our 8-year-long ordeal of foreclosure hell is now closed for good and behind us forever. I give her highest ratings for: Intelligence, Legal Experience, Courtroom Presence, Professionalism, Ethics, Accessibility, Responsiveness, Empathy and Understanding of a client's plight and needs. I recommend her without reservation to anyone seeking a defense attorney with these traits, which were consistently proven to me during nearly 8 years as her client.

Posted by Natalie | April 30, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt

An Attorney who cares

When I met Christie, my finances were completely upside down, I had creditors calling me constantly, and life was one big stressful situation. I did some research to find a bankruptcy attorney, and thankfully, came across Christie Arkovich. Her website was very informative and her bio was very impres...sive. Reading all of that made me feel at ease knowing that I found the right attorney. When I met her, she was so caring, understanding, and wanted to help me. I was being harassed by creditors and it was nonstop. I wanted to file bankruptcy, but couldn't afford it either. She worked with me because she knew that the constant harassment that I was receiving was wrong as well as being financially upside down. She helped me fight against creditors and came out victoriously. I had no idea that it was an option to fight back. I wish more people knew that you have rights too. You don't have to be a victim of the constant calls, harassment, and the feeling of never getting out of a financial hole. If you feel that you're being harassed, make a call log and keep track of everything. I highly suggest fighting back because the benefits, the piece of mind, and the feeling of having the weight lifting off your shoulders is worth it. She will guide you in the right direction and will give you options and ways to help you and do what is best for you. She is someone who cares about her clients, puts them first, and who will help you completely from start to finish. You can always contact her and she will always make sure to get right back to you, and will even call you personally. Her staff has been very nice, understanding, and very easy to talk to as well. I highly recommend her because she has been a life saver. I will always be thankful for her help and support.

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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

Foreclosure lawyer

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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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