Walter E Moak

Walter E Moak

4.9
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 51 years

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Lawyer at Chandler, AZ
Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Personal Injury

1820 E. Ray Rd., Chandler, AZ

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2004
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About Walter

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 70%

21 years | 600 cases

70%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 20%

21 years | 30 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 48 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1977

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2003

Licensed in Louisiana for 51 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 1974

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2004

Location

The Moak Law Firm

1820 E. Ray Rd., Chandler, AZ, 85225-8720

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Walter E Moak's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

116 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 31 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Exemplary

We have worked with the Moak Law firm for 4 years now, in a ch13 and a conversion to ch 7, and their undivided attention to our case has never lessened. They are always attentive and patient to answer questions and help us in understanding everything. I would use their services again and highly recom...mend them as well.

Posted by Robert | November 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Great helpful people.

I was stuck with around $15,000 debt and it had gotten to the point I could no longer afford to pay rent, food, and the rest of my debt off. It felt like I was in a hole. I decided to call the Moak lawfirm and they were helpful from the first step to the last. My bankruptcy was just completed and I a...m a debt free man now, lots of stress gone. If you are buried in debt, call Moak and they will help show you the light at the end of the tunnel.

Posted by Cindy | August 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

An excellent experience and outcome!

I worked with The Moak Law Firm to file BK, Mr. Moak and staff made it easy to understand process and I felt at ease in a very stressful time. In addition Mr. Moak has continued to communicate ways to build my credit, providing the resources to do so. A pleasure to work with and I feel confident in... recommending The Moak Law Firm.

Posted by Dak | August 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Truly Grateful!

I panicked when I had to file bankruptcy, but Walter Moak and his team made the process easy and painless. He will listen and work with you to find an option that works for you.

Posted by Michelle | May 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Amazing Lawyer

Mr Moak is an amazing Bankruptcy lawyer. He makes you feel comfortable and makes sure that you have any questions or concerns. I can’t say enough good things about him. He explains completed law in a way the common man understands. He makes sure that you have all your ducks in a row and makes it as e...asy as possible for you. I didn’t want to claim bankruptcy due to I was ashamed to have to go tell someone I couldn’t make my bills any longer. With Mr Moak he made me feel extremely comfortable right from the start! I highly recommend him for anyone needing to go this route.

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2004.

Reciprocal - Suspension issued in LA, 2004

updated on 10/14/2015

This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in Louisiana.

Suspension issued in AZ, 2003

updated on 12/16/2010

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2017

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner, The Moak Law Firm, PLLC

2007 - 2008

Managing Attorney, Macey & Aleman,P.C./Legal Helpers, P.C.

1987 - 2003

Owner, The Moak Law Office

1985 - 1987

Associate, Cluff & Associates

1983 - 1985

Partner, Berger, Gibson, Matheson, Whitney, Weber & Moak

1980 - 1983

Managing Attorney, Allstate Insurance Company

1978 - 1980

Trial Counsel, Hartford Insurance

1977 - 1978

Trial Counsel, Globe American Casualty Co.

1976 - 1977

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Thomas Aranda

1976 - 1976

Bailiff, Maricopa County Superior Court

1974 - 1976

Partner, Moak and Moak

Associations

2009 - Present

National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees

Associate Member

2007 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2006 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

1976 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section

Member

1976 - Present

State Bar of Arizona, Bankruptcy Law Section

Member

Education

2009

Max Gardner's Bankruptcy Boot Camp

2005

Arizona School of Real Estate and Business

2004

Real Estate Investor's Goldmine of Brilliant Tax Strategies

1973

LOUISIANA STATE U

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Consumer Bankruptcy 101

Ethics in Bankruptcy

Languages

English

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