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Carol Cross Stone
also known as Cross Stone Law
About Carol
Biography
At Cross Stone Law, all we do is bankruptcy. We serve individuals and small business struggling with debt. Because we are not a "high volume" bankruptcy firm, we are able to give personal attention to each case. By limiting our practice to bankruptcy, we are able to stay on top of the everchanging bankruptcy laws. We strive to obtain the best possible relief from debt for each client. Our goal is to help each person achieve financial restoration.
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Licensed in Texas for 17 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Mississippi for 44 years
State: Mississippi
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Carol Cross Stone, PLLC
1118 Judson Road, Longview, TX, 75601
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Posted by Keith | April 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Compassion and Competence
Carol helped me through a difficult time and cleared up all the confusion when I was running in circles. Friendly but professional, she never babied me but didn't beat me up either. If you get caught in the same unfortunate situation I was I can't recommend her more strongly. But, listen to her when ...
Carol Stone
Replied last April 20, 2020Your kind review is appreciated. Thank you for putting your trust in Cross Stone Law.
Posted by Bob & Sherry | February 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Cheerful and Considerate
Carol Stone created and most successfully handled our case in 2013. In 2020, I needed a copy of the legal documents and could not lay hands on our copy; it was important that I furnish these documents as part of an important personal business transaction. I contacted Tiffany Bagwell at the law offi...
Carol Stone
Replied last February 17, 2020Thank you so much for the high review. I am glad we were able to be of help. I am grateful to have a paralegal like Tiffany in our law firm.
Posted by Brandon | October 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Caring and Compassionate Help
I could not imagine a more perfect person to help me through one of the most difficult times of my life. Carol’s representation was better than I could have expected and she gave us the best advice to ensure that we had the best outcome possible. I would recommend her to anyone that needs help. Carol...
Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2015
Great Attorney
I've used a couple different Lawyers in my life and Carol Stone is by far the best.. Even 3.5 years later when I had a couple questions she emailed me back with the answer in a matter of minutes.. Upfront and Honest!!
Posted by Cathy N Evan | June 16, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Bankruptcy's Best In Longview!
Just want to thank Carol and her staff for going over and beyond what we had expected of them during our bankruptcy. We are in year 4 of our bankruptcy and still if we have a question or need guidance they are all willing to help promptly. Would definitely recommend them to friends and family!
Carol Cross Stone's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Before Hurricane Katrina forced Carol and I to leave the Mississippi Coast, we were law partners. I have had several law partners and employees in my 38 years of practice and she is the only one that I would have as a partner in my firm again. She is knowledgeable and aggressive. She fights for he clients, but she also understands how to be compassionate and understanding of her clients and their situation. The people of Longview, are lucky that she decided that is where she wanted to live after that lady named Katrina told her to move."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer! As a fellow attorney in this area, I have known Carol professionally and personally for several years. She is exactly the kind of lawyer every client would like to have: extremely knowledgeable, competent, a zealous advocate for her clients and a joy to work with at all times. She is also compassionate, caring and understanding of her clients, taking the extra time and care to patiently explain the complexities of bankruptcy. Carol is truly a credit to our legal profession. Whenever I am faced with puzzling bankruptcy issues, Carol is generous with her time in sharing her knowledge and expertise. She maintains high professional standards and is always up to date with the latest bankruptcy issues and cases. For anyone facing debt or financial issues, I would recommend they seek out Carol."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Carol for several years now because we are members of the bankruptcy bar in the Eastern District of Texas. I have seen Carol interact with her clients and she is extremely compassionate and professional with them. Many times I have entrusted Carol with covering bankruptcy matters for me and my confidence in her as a fellow bankruptcy lawyer has always been confirmed. I have additionally on numerous occasions asked Carol her professional opinion on difficult bankruptcy issues and she has always had tremendous insight and knowledge to share with me. If you are looking for a bankruptcy attorney who will understand your situation and will go the extra mile for you, then you cannot go wrong with Carol."
Robert Gambrell
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Experience
Honors
N/A
Pro Bono Award, Mississippi State Bar
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Carol Cross Stone
2003 - 2007
Partner, Gambrell & Stone
1993 - 2003
Owner/Managing Partner, Carol Cross Stone & Associates
1989 - 1993
Partner, Gambrell & Stone
1985 - 1989
Officer, United States Air Force JAG Corp
Associations
2018 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Gregg County Bar Association
State Bar of Texas
State Bar of Texas, Bankruptcy Law Section
United States Tax Court
National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Chapter 13 Debt Relief
Mortgage reduced from $65,000 to $17,847. Debtors completed plan w/ home paid off in full.
Education
1981
University of Mississippi
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
University of Mississippi
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Northeast Texas Paralegals Association
Bankruptcy
2017
Bankruptcy in a Box
Bankruptcy
2012
CP Review Course
Bankruptcy
2005
Foreclosure Defense
Identifying Predatory Mortgage Loans
2001
Mississippi State Bar Hot Topics
Workers Compensation
2000
Workers Compensation
Overview of Workers Compensation
Publications
2015
crossstone.com
Discharging Student Loans in Bankruptcy
2014
crossstone.com
Wage Garnishment in Texas
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers