Burke Smith

Burke Smith

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 33 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Omaha, NE
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Tax

10730 Pacific St. #100, Omaha, NE

About Burke

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 75%

Representing individuals and couples in chapter 7 & 13 bankruptcy as well as suing creditors who violate debtors rights after their discharge. I also represent people who are abused or harassed by debt collectors who violate the FDCPA.

34 years | 928 cases

75%
Tax 25%

Representing people who have owe taxes to the IRS. I help people pay the lowest amount of money allowed by law on their delinquent tax obligations, working directly with the Internal Revenue Service so they don't have to.

18 years

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Nebraska for 33 years

State: Nebraska

Acquired: 1992

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Burke Smith Law

10730 Pacific St. #100, Omaha, NE, 68114

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23 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Debt Collection

Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Happy customer

He is the greatest...he brought my smile back .. After collections, calls, possible garnishment, I was overwhelmed. He walked me through the process and is still very helpful by email . He is a blessing ...I would recommend him for sure

Posted by Candice | December 02, 2014 | Debt Collection

Peace and reassurance of my financial health

Burke & Dana your office is AMAZING. I initially thought that bankruptcy would not work for me and after the first call to your office I was reassured the process was not as bad as what I thought. Your team answer my questions right away and now I feel at peace with my overall financial health and ...well being. I can now answer my phone without cringing in thinking that it's another collector stating they are planning to garnish my wages. With the current plan in place I can now rest easy. I would recommend your services to the world. Thanks again for assisting me through this entire process.

Posted by Ryan Deets | July 04, 2014 | Debt Collection

Client says best in Omaha, NE by far

Mr. Smith is amazing. He definitely knows his stuff. I came in to his office in quite the pickle. He treated me as a person and not as a customer in need of a sales pitch. This guy is very professional and straight to the point. You can be honest with him, he is a good guy for sure. Every time i was ...in doubt, and was worried about something as far as my debt was concerned or how this process will work, he would always make me feel like everything was OK. Now i had my doubts don't get me wrong. However he walked me through the whole process and has been their for me since then. Every time scamming debt collectors called me, he's been their for me. Even after we closed the deal on my bankruptcy. He is an amazing guy and the risk and trust I put into a guy I new nothing about was well worth it. I would trust this guy with anything his services have to offer. Bankruptcy's can be expensive sure. But he is a person just like most of us with a problem, and understands that, well if were coming to him we must be in some financial trouble. So he does accept payments. Just don't blow smoke with the guy is all I have to say. Remember when you hire him, he's working for you, not the debt collectors. He is here for us. He will work with you in anyway he possibly can as long as you are willing to do your part. Highly recommended for sure.

Posted by Darrin | March 07, 2014 | Debt Collection

Very Satisfied During A Difficult Time

After the loss of my job I found myself falling further into debt without any relief in sight. I relocated to Omaha from Texas after my job loss for a new start. The problem was my new job wasn't paying enough to handle my debt. After a friendly phone conversation with Mr. Smith, I decided to seek hi...s advice. He was very informative and helpful while helping me come to the decision to file for bankruptcy. During this process he noticed some violations in a threat letter sent to me from a debt collector and he brought this to my attention with accurate detail. After my bankruptcy was final he helped me pursue a lawsuit against this particular company and a settlement was reached very promptly after doing so. The settlement amount actually reimbursed me for my bankruptcy fees. Due to his attention to detail and kind consultation I would highly recommend Mr. Smith. In fact, my partner and I were so impressed he is currently representing her. Thanks again Burke!

Posted by Jayne | December 17, 2013 | Debt Collection

Relief from stress and anxiety due to financial situation.

Nearly 1-1/2 years ago, my life was completely upside down. I contacted Burke Smith in hopes of finding an answer to the negative financial situation I was in. Burke went through all my options and assured me that he would walk me through each and every step no matter which avenue I chose. After... much consideration, I chose to go ahead with Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Burke provided the forms I needed to complete and went over them with me to make sure they were full and complete. He also let me make payments to him in several installments while I worked on gathering all the documents needed to file chapter 7 bankruptcy. His fee was very fair and competitive for this area. When I had questions, he was always there to answer them and always called back within 24-hours of any phone message I left. The bankruptcy process in the courtroom could not have been better. Burke sat with me as we waited for our turn and we were literally in front of the trustee for less than 3 minutes. Over the last year and a half, Burke has called me to make sure that I have not continued to receive letters from creditors after the filing process. There were a few instances like that and he took action immediately to have that stopped. If you are stressed out because of financial hardship due to medical bills or any other reason, I would highly recommend contacting Burke Smith for help. I'm so glad I did. Life is what you make of it and a clean slate gives you a chance to achieve goals that otherwise would seem entirely out of reach. If your credit is holding you back from buying a home of your own or keeping you from sleeping peacefully, I want you to know there is light at the end of the tunnel and relief within reach. You have a lot of choices and paths you can go down but choosing Burke Smith to be my attorney was one of the best choices I've made and I wouldn't change a thing. As the new year is just around the corner, I think of where I was just 2 years ago and where I am today financially. I'm very grateful for a second chance to get it right and although Burke Smith was my attorney, I now consider him a friend.

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Patrick Helwig

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Burke is an extremely knowledgeable, thoughtful, and experienced consumer attorney. Having had the pleasure of getting to know Burke over the last several years, as well as working through cases together, I very highly recommend him for any legal matter. Burke is an extremely intelligent and passionate lawyer who is willing to work hard to fight for your consumer rights!"

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Peter Barry

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Burke is the kindest, smartest lawyer I know. He consistently outperforms other lawyers in every facet of his practice. I rely on him for advice, counsel, and insight on all thing bankruptcy and debt. He and I have enjoyed a great legal working relationship on cases, and an even better friendship. Omaha is well-served to have him as their own!"

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Ryan Murphy

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Other

"Attorney Smith is an aggressive attorney that understands your concerns and goals. This lends to good outcomes for his clients. You need an attorney that is not afraid to take on your Bankruptcy and Debt issues in order to save you money and time. Wtih Attorney Smith on your side, you cannot go wrong regarding your money."

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Matthew Williamson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"We've been working together on tax and bankruptcy issues for a few months and I have to say that I am very impressed by Attorney Smith. Just one recent example... he called me on a case that was a combination tax/bankruptcy matter wanting to verify some ideas on finding the best way to help his client. Many attorneys would just have skipped helping the client because it was a complicated matter, but Attorney Smith researched it and wanted to verify that his conclusion was the best and most effective use of the client's resources - his client was in bankruptcy so had limited money (I wrote a manual on tax dispute resolution that he had in his private library) - he had come up with the right solution, which many attorneys would have skipped over. What impressed me was his caring for his client, his understanding of a complicated area of the law and the willingness to put his ego aside and verify he was doing the right thing by his client. In summary - I endorse him."

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Jeremiah Luebbe

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Burke is a smart lawyer that knows his bankruptcy and debt collection law very well. Will go the extra mile for his clients."

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Patrick Helwig

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Maria Amaya

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Ryan Murphy

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Samuel Turco

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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William Reinbrecht

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Matthew Williamson

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Jeremiah Luebbe

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Burke Smith Law

2009 - 2011

Attorney, Skrupa Law Office

2005 - 2009

Attorney, Reliant Transportation, LLC

Associations

2011 - Present

National Association of Consumer Advocates

2010 - Present

National Association of Bankruptcy Attorneys

Sample of Legal Cases

Sandra S. Mitchell v. Brumbaugh & Quandahl, P.C., LLO and West Asset Management, Inc.

Judgment for my client and against West Asset Management and Brumbaugh & Quandahl

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Education

1992

University of Nebraska College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2011

Consumer Bankruptcy 101: Practice, Petition and the Plan Bankruptcy Basics, CLE for attorneys

Publications

Languages

English

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