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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Glad I moved forward with Chapter 7!

I can only say good things about Frank T. Papa, the Attorney at this law office who represented me, as well as the office staff I worked with. A few years ago, things were mostly going my way, I had a good paying job, had purchased a late model vehicle and was starting to make big plans. In t...he middle of 2016, I got laid off, ended up with a full time job and a part time job just to survive, and very late 2016 became a care taker of my elderly father as well when his wife passed away. Several months into 2017 I found myself with a job that paid hundreds less than I needed to break even and was busy enough with the job, my father, and looking for a better paying job weekends as well. That’s when I tapped into credit cards as a dead last resort, and between cash advances and basic bills and groceries and paying one card with another, started to go further and further in debt from around the middle of 2017 to around the middle of 2018 and approached 20K by the time I filed for bankruptcy. When not sending out resumes, I was looking into credit card refinance programs, and most of those programs actually turned me down with my plummeting credit score, even though they had sent me mail. I had done my research on debt consolidation/negotiation and realized that those were mostly scams, not always effective, and plus you just end up owing the IRS if you go this route. Based on my situation of not owning property, not making a lot of money and having no real money or assets to speak of and no inheritance or nice things coming my way – chapter 7: full discharge of debt made perfect sense! I knew I had to take this route after meeting with Frank in August, even though I waited until October – but wished I had just done it in August! Timing is very important in bankruptcy, and it’s important to do it BEFORE you start making a decent living again, otherwise you may not be able to do it! The Attorneys art this firm are very knowledgeable about the process and the ins and outs of the way things happen or can happen if you have, say, a car note with a small credit union vs a large bank. I am so glad I went with a nolo.com selected firm and not with what legalzoom had to say. Chapter 7 is something you can do only once every 8 years, and it can be a very handy silver bullet in a tough situation like the one I was in. And don’t worry about the stigma: a million Americans filed for bankruptcy last year! I have found myself gradually admitting to more people I know what I went through, and so far everyone has been quite understanding. Even when I first reached out I was mailed a parcel in the mail a few days later with tons and tons of information about Bankruptcy which I found extremely informative. There are hundreds if not thousands of other law firms in Tampa Bay, but when it comes to bankruptcy, this is the firm I am going to recommend to anyone in financial trouble right here in the Tampa Bay area. --Benjamin from Syracuse

Posted by Terry | February 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Review

I hired Robert Geller for my bankruptcy 7. He was very knowledgeable, courteous and professional throughout the process. It was very stressful for me at first but Mr. Geller assured me that as long as I filled out all the paperwork that the bankruptcy would go smoothly and it did. His staff was very ...helpful and sweet. They were very attentive to me with all of my questions and always returned my calls and emails in a timely manner. I was impressed with his concern and care for my situation, so I highly recommend Mr. Geller for any of your bankruptcy needs.

Posted by Robert | October 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Great Experience and Helpful

I went to Robert Geller to get help. I lost my job and took another job that paid me alot less. I was falling deeper and deeper into financial trouble. Robert Geller met with me. We talked about my situation and he came up with a game plan. He assured me that everything will work out. So I went... and filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. All those calls ended. I was able to focus on work and getting thru my financial situation. Not only did Robert Geller helped me thru the bankruptcy process but he paid for me to join a program to help my credit score to get back to 720. My financial life is looking good and WHOLE NEW FRESH START!! I would recommend Robert Geller to anyone that is facing the issues as I was.

Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Have peace of mind again

This summer, I feel so much more at peace than I did this time last year or all of last year for that matter. What a relief this has been to have a new beginning and financial recovery. Mr. Geller and Mr. Papa helped me be successful in my ch. 7 discharge. Now I have this fresh start toward a bett...er financial future. I am making changes and am at peace with my finances now. They answered all my questions and phone calls when I was worried and they and their staff took a lot of time with me and my case. They put my mind at ease. I just received my discharge last month and and it feels like a ton of bricks is off my shoulders. Mr. Geller and Mr. Papa will put your mind at ease, stop harassing calls, and be there every step of the way through your case. Don't live with worry and fear of phone calls or getting a judgment. I am so relieved I no longer do and now I am on my way to a better credit score and eventually buying a home. Mr. Geller will fight for you and defend your rights under bankruptcy law.

Posted by William | November 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney

The best bankruptcy lawyer you will find in the Tampa / St. Petersburg area!

Mr. Geller is by far the best bankruptcy lawyer you will find in the area. I had a difficult bankruptcy situation that required expert guidance and personal care. Before hiring Mr. Geller, I read reviews of hundreds of bankruptcy lawyers in the area. I also interviewed several as well. When I met... Mr. Geller I knew he was the one to help me through this difficult issue. Mr. Geller is a straight talking individual who laid out the situation for me and explained every detail involved. The one thing that impressed me the most was that on my first visit he told me "You can do this and we will see you through it". That gave me the confidence to work through this issue. Throughout the entire process, Mr. Geller and his staff treated me with respect and kindness. He and his staff explained and helped me through each and every item that needed to be completed to achieve a successful Chapter-7 discharge. If you are looking for expert legal advice and exceptional personal care in your bankruptcy then Mr. Geller is the one you want to hire.

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