Margaret Burns Fugate

Margaret Burns Fugate

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 47 years

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Lawyer at Johnson City, TN
Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Debt Settlement

111 W. Fairview Ave., Ste 2, Johnson City, TN

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 47 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1979

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Anderson & Fugate

111 W. Fairview Ave., Ste 2, Johnson City, TN, 37604

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Margaret Burns Fugate's Reviews

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80 Client Reviews

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Posted by Beth | April 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

You will not find a better advocate than Ms. Fugate

I cannot recommend Ms. Fugate highly enough. I had a complex legal matter and was at a loss as to how to deal with it. I contacted Ms. Fugate's office and spoke with her wonderful paralegal, Gale, who took my information and scheduled a phone consultation for the next day (I am bedbound and could not... come in to the office). By the time Ms. Fugate and I spoke the next day, she had already thoroughly researched my issue and had the answers I needed. Based on that impressive conversation, I immediately retained her and Ms. Fugate had my issue officially resolved in my favor within one week. Ms. Fugate is extremely professional, conscientious, diligent, and supremely knowledgeable. If you need an attorney for a complex isse, you will not find a better one.

Margaret Fugate

Replied last April 03, 2023

Beth, I am so pleased that your matter was able to be resolved as quickly as possible and to your satisfaction. Your case presented a unique legal issue that was clearly in your favor once the facts were established. Thank you for sharing your experience.

Posted by Judy | June 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

JudyS

Mrs. Fugate is one of the most professional, caring and competent attorneys in the business and her staff was most pleasant and helpful. After 50 years' service in Administration, the last 30 as an Executive Assistant, making a better than average salary, I found myself in a totally different environ...ment. My husband had Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia for 10 years and passed; my son had Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma (which is now in remission due to God's grace and mercy); and I had 3 major surgeries within 14 months...all of which had enormous co-pays. As a widow with the exhorbitant debt, I panicked and saw an advertisement for bankruptcy on line. Unfortunately, I retained that firm and was so disappointed as there was no one person who handled my petition, and if I had a question there was a delay as the "right hand had no idea what the left hand had done." They even handed me over to another attorney 100 miles away......who recently moved to Florida, requiring that I retain an attorney locally....as I should have done initially. FORTUNATELY, after looking on line for a local bankruptcy attorney, I found MARGARET FUGATE. Having dealt with the former attorneys as a "number," I am at last, treated as a valued human being who needs help, not as one looking for a handout. Mrs. Fugate and/or her staff have responded promptly and concisely either by phone or email. I am most appreciative to have found an attorney who really cares about her clients and sincerely endeavors to have the clients best interest at heart. Thank you for allowing me me to recommend Mrs. Fugate for bankruptcy represetation.

Posted by Kayla | May 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Great Lawyer

Margaret and her team helped my husband and I file and get our past debts off our backs so we could begin rebuilding our credit. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy bankruptcy lawyer.

Posted by Steve | April 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Bankruptcy

I found bankruptcy to be rather involved and rather complicated. Ms Fugate and her staff walked me through the process. I would not advise anyone to attempt to do this on their own. Bankruptcy is a sensitive, personal issue. It's emotional, and what one considering bankruptcy may think important real...ly isn't. It's like separating the wheat from the shaft, or in bankruptcy, separating what's important from what's not. I found bankruptcy a process needing a person experienced with that process in court. Of course that person needs a great staff, so thank you Gayle for your support and Gale for calling me by name when I showed up unexpected.

Posted by Chuck | September 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney

EXCELLENT LAWYER!

Margaret is the consummate Professional. Very Knowledgeable in all aspects of Law with a Caring and Compassionate demeanor. She researched our problems and questions and provided an unbiased factual answer. During the 7 years our case lasted, Margaret was never too busy to answer our many calls... and email questions. Margaret always returned calls and email's quickly. I can not Recommend Margaret enough!!! I have dealt with many Attorney's in the last 40 years and she is definitely the best i have had the Pleasure of working with. If you want an Attorney who actually cares about her clients, Margaret is the Best there is!!!!

Margaret Fugate

Replied last September 13, 2016

Thank you for review. My staff and I appreciate the feedback we receive from our clients to assist us in providing the best possible service.

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Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. she is the mentor to many bankruptcy attorneys in the area. Her credentials and experience speak for themselves. I would strongly recommend to anyone needing bankruptcy help."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Mid-South Super Lawyers Bankruptcy, SuperLawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Corporate Counsel, Super Lawyers

2009

Mid-South Super Lawyers Bankruptcy, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Mid-South Super Lawyers Bankruptcy, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1980 - 2018

Owner, Anderson and Fugate

Associations

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

Washington County Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2013

Tennessee Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law Section

Chairman

1982 - 1985

Federal Bar Association, Northeast Chapter

President

Education

1979

University of Tennessee College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

East Tennessee State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

N/A

University of Tennessee

Speaking Engagements

2019

Washington County Bar Association monthly meeting

The Intersection of Bankruptcy Law with a General Practitioner

Languages

English

Activity

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