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Oswald Claude Sparks
also known as O.C. Rusty Sparks
About Oswald
Biography
I enjoy helping others avoid the harrassment and pressure that debt collectors use to collect debts. Bankruptcy is an option that can give relief where it is needed the most. Peace of mind and the ability to either repay debts based upon a person's ability to pay, or wiping out debts in total, are tremendous tools.
No one enjoys filing for bankruptcy. However, the biggest mistake that people make is waiting too long to investigate their options. The sooner a person who is struggling with debt faces the facts and discovers their options, the more options that have and the more time they have to put strategies in place.
I am glad that I can serve the needs of the people in my community in this respect.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
50%
24 years
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
30%
24 years
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
20%
24 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-250 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Arkansas for 42 years
State: Arkansas
Acquired: 1983
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Location
Law Offices of Oswald Claude Sparks
620 W. Third Street, Suite 100, Little Rock, AR, 72201
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Posted by Barbara | November 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Thank you, Rusty
Rusty and his staff were very helpful in leading us through the process of filing for bankruptcy. They were especially patient with us since we are novices in using technology.
Oswald Claude Sparks's Lawyer Endorsements
"Rusty is an excellent attorney. He has the respect of both his fellow attorneys and the Judges he practices before. When other attorneys have questions about the law, they call Rusty. He is not only well versed in the law but he cares deeply about his clients. You won't find a better attorney than Rusty Sparks."
"Rusty is an outstanding attorney and an outstanding person. I have known him for many years and find his character and knowledge to be first class."
"Rusty Sparks is an excellent bankruptcy attorney. He is an advocate for consumers with the Trustees and the Attorney bar. He is a leader in the field."
"I have known Rusty for many years and believe him to be a competent bankruptcy attorney."
"Rusty is an extremely knowledgable, highly accomplished and very well respected consumer bankruptcy attorney. I have known him for several years and as a fellow bankruptcy attorney in Central Arkansas I consider him to be one of the very best. If I ever have a question about an aspect of bankruptcy law that I am unclear about, he is one of the first people I turn to."
Jeremy Bueker
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Joel Hargis
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Lyndsey Dilks
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Stephen Parker
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
John Flynn
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Owner/Bankruptcy Attorney, O.C. "Rusty" Sparks, P.A., Inc.
2002 - 2012
Partner, CLARK, BYARLAY & SPARKS
2000 - 2002
Partner, SHERWOOD, MERRITT & SPARKS
1997 - 2000
Senior Litigation Attorney, Aegon, USA
1990 - 1997
Asst. General Counsel, PFL Life/Nat. Old Line Life Ins. Co.
1988 - 1990
Staff Attorney, Arkansas Department of Insurance
1987 - 1988
Paralegal Program Director, South Central Career College
1985 - 1987
Admin Mgr/Regulatory Compliance Mgr, Merrill Lynch Capital Markets
1982 - 1985
Operation Mgr/Admin Mgr, Prudential-Bache Securities
Associations
2002 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember & State Chairman
2002 - Present
Debtor/Creditor Bar of Central ArkansasMember
2000 - Present
Arkansas Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Pulaski County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Joyce Bradley Babin v. Robert Earl Washburn
Affirmed (2-1 split) in favor of the Debtor
David D. Coop v. Craig Matthew Frederickson
Reversed and Remanded
eCAST Settlement Corp v. Robert Earl Washburn
Affirmed (2-1 spli) in favor of Defendant
Education
1982
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Leflar Law Center
Juris Doctorate
1978
University of Central Arkansas
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2012
Ch 7 & 13 Bankruptcy: Line-by-Line Workshop
Ch 13: Filling in the Required Forms Line by Line & Structuring thew Ch 13 Plan
2012
16th Annual Debtor/Creditor Law Institute
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: Issues to Stimulate Your Ethical Awareness
2011
Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy Law
Introduction to Bankruptcy Code and Rules; Conducting the Intital Interview; Automatice Stay Litigation in a Nutshell
2010
Consumer Bankruptcy: The Basics of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13
Step by Step Procedures and Tips from the Pros
2009
Consumer Bankruptcy: The Basics of Chapters 7 and 13
Chapter 7 & 13 Bankruptcy
2009
Ark Bar Assn Annual Debtor/Creditor Institute
Bankruptcy Appeals
2008
Na. Assoc. of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Bankruptcy Appeals
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Car mart is suing me and i had a cosigner and she took the car
05 Jan 2014
Q&A
Can my ex file for chapter 13 and include a home with my name still attached to the loan?
08 Jan 2014
Q&A
What is the law in Arkansas concerning whether a spouse is responsible for the other spouse's individual debt?
24 Oct 2013