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Stephen Scott Allums
also known as S. Scott Allums
About Stephen
Biography
I started my bankruptcy and consumer protection firm in 2001. We have extensive experience helping businesses, individuals, and families seeking debt relief. We also help you put an end to abusive collection phone calls.
The majority of my practice focuses on:
- Bankruptcy Law
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
- Debtors Court
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)
- Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
- Abusive Collection Phone Calls
- Debt Collectors illegally contacting your family members, neighbors or friends
- Defending Collection Law Suits
- Judgments
- Avoiding Liens in Bankruptcy
- Tax Debt
- Student Loans
- Stopping Foreclosures
- Stopping Repossessions
- Stopping Garnishments
My office also offers legal assistance with:
- Personal Injury
- Social Security Disability
- Adoption
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Probate
We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for Bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy Code. No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers. Attorney Advertising. This website is designed for general information only. The information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
20%
25 years
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
20%
25 years
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
20%
25 years
Debt Collection
20%
25 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Alabama for 24 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Allums Welsch, PC
506 18th St N, Bessemer, AL, 35020-4818
Allums Welsch, PC
1490 Northbank Parkway, Suite 216, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35406
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Stephen Scott Allums's Reviews
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Posted by Ray | March 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Scott Allums
I was in a very difficult financial situation and as a last resort decided to speak to an attorney. An acquaintance overheard what I was going through and recommended Scott Allums. After the initial consultation, I hired Mr. Allums. I am very happy with both He and his staff. They were professional a...
Posted by Terry | December 7, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very pleased with this office
I was a nervous wreck to the point of making myself physically sick over my finances. Scott and Jean quickly set my mind at ease and they handled my case in a very friendly and professional manor. I mow have a plan that is manageable and its wonderful to be able to sleep. Thank You very much and God ...
Stephen Scott Allums's Lawyer Endorsements
"I know Scott because he is a trusted colleague. Scott is an outstanding attorney and is especially skilled in matters involving bankruptcy litigation. He advocates strongly for his clients and I endorse him without hesitation."
"I endorse Scott. He is a terrific lawyer and works hard to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients."
"I whole-heartedly endorse Scott Allums. He is always professional, knowledgeable, prepared, punctual, courteous, honest, ethical; and performs outstanding service to his clients!"
"I endorse Scott Allums whole-heartedly. I"ve worked with him as co-counsel on various consumer related cases over the past few years. He's an excellent attorney and a good a and honest person who cares for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Scott has always been helpful when I have had a question in this area that our firm does not practice as well as being kind towards clients I have referred. I plan to continue sending bankruptcy clients his way."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Scott for many years. If any of my friends or family need advice about bankruptcy, he is the one I always refer them too. He knows what he is doing and clients are comfortable with his advice."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Managing Partner, Allums Welsch, PC
Associations
2020 - Present
Tuscaloosa County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Birmingham Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2001 - Present
Alabama State BarMember
2001 - Present
Bessemer Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2017
Bessemer Bar AssociationPresident
2014 - 2015
Bessemer Bar AssociationTreasurer
Education
2001
Birmingham School of Law (Birmingham, AL)
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
University of Alabama
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2020
Tuscaloosa Bankruptcy Bar CLE
Mortgage Modifications, Eligibility & Loss Mitigation
2020
2019
The Attorneys, TV appearance on channel WVTM 13
Bankruptcy
2019
Bankruptcy CLE, Northern District of Alabama-Western Division
Understanding Mortgage Escrow Analysis Calculations
2019
Alabama Bankruptcy Assistant Project CLE
Bankruptcy: Attorney Due Diligence and When to File
2019
2019 Bankruptcy Law Update
Helpful Hints from the Alabama Chapter 7 an 13 Trustees
2018
Bankruptcy Law Update
Issues Regarding Mortgage Claims
2018
Bankruptcy Law Update
Chapter 13 Plan/Confirmation “One year out and what have we learned.”
2017
WUVA Law Call
Dealing with Debt
2015
WUVA Law Call
Bankruptcy
2014
WVUA Law Call
Bankruptcy
2014
Domestic Relations CLE
The Four Things Every Divorce lawyer Needs to Know about Bankruptcy
2012
23rd Annual Bankruptcy Law CLE
Ethics: Views from the Bench, the Bar and the Bankruptcy Administrator's Office
Languages
English