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Mari Jo Clark
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I am a bankruptcy lawyer, business owner, mother and wife. Each of my jobs is completely fulfilling and I feel extremely lucky to have the ability to balance work and family.
I studied international law at Tulane Law School and had planned to be a "big firm" corporate lawyer, but fell in love with bankruptcy law during my second year as a lawyer - and never left the field. I am in my second decade as a bankruptcy lawyer and find it to be the most rewarding work in that I can help a client in desperate times find peace, not in the fact of filing bankruptcy, but at finding a solution to a problem and regaining control of their lives again.
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Licensed in Arizona for 21 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 25 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
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Law Offices of Mari Jo Clark
3610 N 44th St., Suite. 140, Phoenix, AZ, 85018
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Posted by Charlie | April 10, 2012 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Best Chapter 13 Attorney
Mari Jo was highly qualified to handle my legal case. From her background and professional history, I learned that she ran the chapter 13 division for a high powered Chicago law firm. She has mentored several attorneys and has a high reputation among her peers. I would gladly recommend her to all of ...
Mari Jo Clark's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible.I endorse this lawyer."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Mari Jo and I both began our careers in bankruptcy together many years ago, at the same firm. I enjoyed working with her, as she is a quick learner, attentive to her clients, and a hard worker. She is very experienced in bankruptcy, and I would recommend her to anyone seeking her help."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mari Jo adds compassion for her clients to her toolbox of high-level competence, diligence and knowledge."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mari Jo on several different matters. While our practice areas are distinct, they do overlap, and I have been able to depend on Mari Jo's advice when bankruptcy meets estate planning. I would refer my family and friends to Mari Jo."
"Mari Jo Clark has all of the hallmarks of a great bankruptcy attorney. She is friendly, knowledgable, hard working, and does all of the small things that make an attorney great. She has my whole hearted endorsement."
"Mari Jo Clark and her team at Clark Law Offices do a fantastic job providing bankruptcy services to their clients. One of the things are really like about Mari Jo and her team is that they understand just how difficult it is for folks who are considering bankruptcy. They are both professional and empathetic. I am delighted to endorse Mari Jo Clark."
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Experience
Honors
2008
Strathmore's Who's Who, Strathmore's Who's Who
1991
Dean's List, University of Arizona
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Managing Attorney, Clark Law Offices
2001 - 2005
Managed Chapter 13 Department, Macey & Aleman Dba Legal Helpers, PC
2000 - 2001
Contract Attorney, Allstate Insurance Company
Associations
2009 - Present
Better Business BureauMember
2006 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2005 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
2004 - Present
Federal BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Helped a Client catch up missed Chapter 13 Plan payments
Saved the Chapter 13 case for my client
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy asset protection
My client was allowed to keep his property.
Chapter 13 special circumstances
My clients were allowed to stay on course for discharge
Helped my Chapter 7 Client Settle for Pennies on the Dollar with the Trustee
Settlement
Avoided dismissal and prosecution of Debtor
Discharge and Settlement with the United States Trustee
Education
1997
Tulane University Law School
Juris Doctor
1991
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2011
Total Attorneys "Power Chat:
Serving Clients and Saving Your Sanity During Crunch Time
2009
Arizona Society of CPAs’ Financial Planning Conference
Bankruptcy in our current economic climate – what do you need to know and what does it mean to your clients?
2008
Entrepreneurs Panel Discussion
Entrepreneurs Panel Discussion
Publications
Languages
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
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Q&A
What is the process to surrendering your car while in chapter 13?
12 Apr 2012
Q&A
Can I pay off a 401K loan before filing ch. 13?
05 Apr 2012
Q&A
Is property marked as exempt and retained still discharged in a Chapter 7?
03 Apr 2012