Jon Bruce Clarke

Jon Bruce Clarke

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 52 years

Chapter 11 bankruptcy Lawyer at Castle Rock, CO
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Settlement ... +2 more

18 South Wilcox Street, Suite 200, Castle Rock, CO

About Jon

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 25%

Chapter 11 reorganization is a procedure to reorganize the debts of ongoing businesses and, less commonly, of higher income/net worth individuals.

25%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 25%

The purpose of Chapter 7 is to liquidate the debtor’s nonexempt assets for the benefit of creditors.

25%
Debt Settlement 25%

Colorado’s Most Experienced Bankruptcy Attorney. Call Now For Dedicated Service.

25%
Bankruptcy and Debt 15%

Represent individual and corporate debtors and creditors in business and consumer Chapter 11 reorganizations, Chapter 7 liquidations, and Private Debt Settlements.

53 years | 1,000 cases

15%
Real Estate 10%

Represent individual and corporate buyers and sellers, lenders and borrowers, landlords and tenants in residential and commercial transactions.

53 years | 200 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-395 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 52 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1973

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Jon B. Clarke, PC

18 South Wilcox Street, Suite 200, Castle Rock, CO, 80104

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Jon Bruce Clarke's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Best Bankruptcy Attorney

Jon is one of the most experienced bankruptcy attorneys in Colorado! He has so much knowledge about every possible situation. Highly recommend very happy with outcome

Posted by Bob | October 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Jon helped us out of a difficult situation

We are very grateful for everything Attorney Jon Clarke did to help us through our bankruptcy process. Jon handled our case very professionally with his experience and extensive knowledge about bankruptcy. He was also personable and helped us work through the process without being judgmental. We h...ad a very complicated case and were not sure of our options. We had invested our retirement funds in an oil business. We had also extended significant personal credit for the business. Due to the decline in oil prices and the business not producing any income, we were in a very difficult situation. After talking with Jon, we felt confident to start the process. Jon was very easy to work with during the entire process. His years of experience were very important and reassuring. He helped us understand what to expect during each step. He was very thorough and it was important that everything was done right, especially with the complications of our case. Jon worked through our case and helped us explain the situation to the Trustee when the Trustee wanted to conducted additional research due to the complexity of our case. Jon helped us through the process to provide the additional details and prove there were no assets. We were very grateful when the case was discharged and closed. We highly recommend Jon to anyone facing the difficult choice of bankruptcy.

Posted by Jen | September 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Jon Saved Me!!

Jon Clarke SAVED ME from a very unfortunate situation that my ex-husband left me in. Not only had I filed for divorce, but I had zero financial help due to my ex being fired from his job, stripped of his professional license, and leaving me with a mountain of debt, a home to care for and 3 children ...to provide for… all on my small income. I felt like there was no way out… like everything I had worked my entire life for was falling apart due to the choices of someone else. This is when I started researching the possibility of bankruptcy. I reached out to Jon Clarke and he was very responsive and set up a meeting with me very quickly. He thoroughly explained my options and provided me with the moral support that I needed during this extremely daunting time. He very efficiently managed my case and after the Trustee Meeting, it was determined that I had a no asset report - meaning that I had to pay ZERO to the trustee!! I got to keep my home and all of my equity in the home. Jon worked hard to win this outcome for me…. And I was allowed to keep my home for my children. One year post bankruptcy, I just re-financed my home at an excellent rate and I purchased a car!! I am well on my way back to financial security and I owe it all to Jon Clarke. Please do not trust a situation like this to just any attorney out there!! You need someone that you feel safe with and that will get you the second chance you deserve!! YOU deserve the best… Jon Clarke!!

Posted by Celestine | April 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Excellent Attorney

Jon was was not referred to me. I had never filed bankruptcy before so I found him on my own. He did an amazing job for me. Very knowledgeable.. and held my hand through the entire process. Amazing! Thanks Jon.

Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Great throughout the entire process

Jon helped me start to finish with my bankruptcy and was very considerate of my financial situation. He prepped me for everything coming ahead was was pleasant to talk and communicate with. I hired Jon based on a referral from a friend and am very happy with the outcome.

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Jon Bruce Clarke's Lawyer Endorsements

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Marc Patoile

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jon Clarke is the go-to expert for bankruptcy matters in the Denver area and we are lucky to now have him with an office in Castle Rock. I have referred several clients to Mr. Clarke and all have walked away with the results that they wanted from a seasoned attorney. In the past, our firm used Jon for a lot of complex workouts with real estate developers and other business matters as well. We highly recommend him."

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Doddridge Shelby

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jon is an exceptional attorney. He has great depth of knowledge based on decades of experience. He provides insightful and invaluable advice, guidance and representation. Jon's skill as an attorney is matched by his ability to relate with people. He is a staunch advocate for his clients. He treats his clients and others with respect. Jon is well recognized in the legal community for his outstanding work in the field of bankruptcy. He has assisted countless clients in debt "work out" and bankruptcy matters. Jon is the only attorney in his field to whom I refer clients. I know that all of my referrals will get the best possible representation with Jon I heartily endorse Jon B. Clarke."

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Aaron Barrick

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jon Clarke for many years. He is professional, courteous and of the highest integrity and character. I routinely recommend clients and other attorneys to Jon Clarke if I am unable to assist them."

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Stephen Berken

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2020

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Listed, Bankruptcy and Real Estate Section, National Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

Recognition, Colorado Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

1994

2nd Navy Commendation Medal, Secretary of the Navy

1990

Navy Commendation Medal, Secretary of the Navy

1973

Order of St. Ives, University of Denver, Sturm College of Law

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Expert Witness, Jon B. Clarke, P.C.

1992 - Present

Sole Shareholder, Jon B. Clarke, P. C.

1983 - 1992

50 % Shareholder, Clarke & Waggener, P. C.

1978 - 1983

Minority Shareholder, Clarke & Waggener, P. C.

1973 - 1977

Associate Attorney, Clarke, Allison & Waggener

1971 - 1972

Law Clerk, Clarke & Waggener, P.C.,

1970 - 1994

LCDR-CDR-CAPT Oper. Intelligence, U.S. Navy Reserve

1965 - 1970

Aviator/ Admirals' Aide, U. S. Navy Active Duty

Associations

2005 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2002 - Present

Faculty of Federal Advocates

Member

1987 - Present

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member

1983 - Present

Arapahoe County Bar Association

Member

1973 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

1973 - 1996

American Bar Association

Member

1973 - 1987

Denver Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Schmidt 14-23736

Debts Discharged, judgment liens on residence settled to facilitate pre-filing sale

In Re Scholet Case No. 14-19199

Debts Discharged, working with trustee to liquidate/redeem nonexempt assets

In Re Golden Nugget Gold Buyers,LLC

Pending, working with Trustee to identify and liquidate assets

In Re Pantier Adv. Proc. 13-1507

Judgment denying discharge

In Re: Wave Financial Partners,Inc.

Bidding war (Dutch Auction) resulted in top value being paid for assets & maximum return to creditors.

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Education

1972

University of Denver College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1965

Duke University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Colorado Foreclosures & Workouts

Ethical Obligations of Lawyers

2012

Rocky Mtn. Bankruptcy Conference

Chapter 11 for Individual Debtors

2012

Colorado Foreclosures and Workouts

Ethical Obligations of Counsel

2011

Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy Law

Bankruptcy Code and Rules

2006

Fundamentals of Bankruptcy Law

Critical Changes due to 2005 Bankruptcy Reform Law

1978

Annual Confeence

Real Estate-New Bankruptcy Law

Publications

2010

National Business Institute Introduction to the Bankruptcy Code & Rules

2009

Advising Distressed Companies Mergers & Acquisitions in Bankruptcy

2007

National Business Institute 7 or 13- Which is Best for Your Client ?

Languages

English

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