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Posted by Kirk | March 22, 2011 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Professional, Knowledgable and Straight Forward

Filing for personal bankruptcy is a very scary situation for anyone. I have been going through a divorce for 3 years and my ex-wife filed for bankruptcy without my knowledge. Upon hearing from her creditors I turned to Michael for advice. Michael is professional, knowlegible and straight forward w...ith his approach to personal bankruptcy. He made the process as painless as possible and in no way placed any judgement on me regarding my situation. I was embarassed that my situation got away from me, but Michael was a calming voice during this distressful time. All my questions were answered, all my calls were returned, and all my meetings were efficient and on my terms. Michael did not rush me, he answered all my questions and made suggestions I would never have thought of regarding bankruptcy. 6 months after my discharge, Michael and his staff was there to answer lingering questions. They did not forget who I was, even after my case was discharged. They saved me an additional $4,000 by answering a simple question. If you are thinking of filing for Bankruptcy call Michael and his staff. You will not be disappointed!

Posted by Scott Morris | February 10, 2011 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Michael Baumer

I hired Michael Baumer to handle my bankruptcy. He did an adequate job. I did not have his entire fee so I offered to let him hold my fathers Rolex as security. He agreed and I began making payments. When I had $800 left to pay, I called his office to let them know that I had the balance and was ...ready to pick up my watch and pay off my bill. I was ignored and then got a letter from his office telling me that he was keeping the watch for non-payment. I faxed his office copies of paid receipts and asked him to reconsider. He would not and has completely ignored me. Now I've paid him $1,700.00 plus a Rolex worth $3,000.00. That was my experience with this guy. To get this review published I have to refrain from using the language that would go more to the point of what I think of him. There are plenty of lawyers, why take a chance with one you can't trust.

Michael Baumer

Replied last March 15, 2011

I represented this person in a Chapter 7 case filed on January 29, 2008. As payment for my fees, he gave me a Rolex watch. The Attorney Disclosure and Statement of Financial Affairs, filed under penalty of perjury, in federal court reflect this agreement. Soon after, this person asked if he could buy back his watch. I told him that if he paid my fee in full within 6 months, I would give him back his watch. It is now 3 years later and he wants to redeem the watch. He did not leave his watch as security for payment; it was the payment for my attorney fees.

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