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The Bankruptcy Legal Services is a woman owned and operated law firm with one attorney, Portia Douglas. In 1985, she graduated from Notre Dame Law School with the goal of helping people. Since 1987, she has been practicing exclusively consumer and small business bankruptcy law, taking a personal interest in helping clients receive a financial fresh start. Portia gives personal & non-judgmental bankruptcy service to each client. At your first consultation , the bankruptcy process will be explained in detail. Portia takes the time to determine the needs of each individual case; in 2017, she successfully won a rare bankruptcy judgment, discharging a client's federal student loans. Portia realizes that each case is as unique as each client.
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Acquired: 1986
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70 East 91st Street #108., Indianapolis, IN, 46240
17 Client Reviews
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Posted by Julie | August 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Credit Repair
Excellent lawyer and a great person
Portia represented me and my husband back in 2013. She educated us about our situation, and gave us comfort by taking control. She did a excellent job in our unique situation. It’s priceless to me. Five years later with excellent credit score of 801 we perchased a home but hade to do FHA loan. We w...
Posted by anonymous | August 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Competent, thorough and no-nonsense professional
Portia took the time to thoroughly work through our complicated chapter 7 bankruptcy case. She investigated every possible angle and walked us through every scenario we might encounter with the process. Ultimately she helped us achieve a successful chapter 7 discharge and keep all of our assets. W...
Posted by Lenny | May 10, 2018
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Portia is a excellent person and super professional. The best I really recommend her
Posted by Brian | December 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Great result!
After first talking to an attorney downtown, and they immediately stated I should go Ch. 13. The info given was confusing and inadequate! I then called Portia in Carmel area after reading good reviews, and am very happy with the results. She immediately reviewed my case and data before offering CH...
Posted by Alec | November 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
A privilege to have Portia Douglas as my attorney
After debating whether or not to file personal bankruptcy, and interviewing several attorneys and firms, I chose Portia Douglas and it was without a doubt the best decision I could have made. Portia and her paralegal worked around my schedule and met with me at my convenience. They were always ver...
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2023
TOP RATED LAWYER, Avvo
2019
TOP THREE BANKRUPTCY LAWYERS IN INDIANAPOLIS, Three Best Rated
2018
One of the top 3 Bankruptcy lawyers in Indianapolis, ThreeBest Rated
2004 - Present
Owner and Attorney, The Bankruptcy Legal Services of Portia Douglas
1996 - 1999
Mortgage Collection Attorney, Unterberg and Associates
1992 - 1995
Bankruptcy Attorney, United Auto Workers' Legal Services Plan
1990 - 1992
Managing Attorney, Hyatt Legal Services
1988 - 1990
Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Law Office of Lynn Chase
1986 - 1988
Attorney, Marnocha And Associates
1986 - Present
United States District Court for Northern and Southern District of IndianaAttorney and Counselor of said District Court
Discharge of Federal Student Loans (Judgment for Plaintiff (Chapter 7 Debtor) on 11/16/2017)
1985
Juris Doctorate
1982
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1977
High School
English