$ 300-300 per hour
Richard Edmund Hawkins
About Richard
Biography
I am an attorney, an Economics professor, and a software developer.
My practice today consists primarily of bankruptcy and business law, and the related fields, such as mortgage modification, short sales and debt settlement.
In addition to my law degree, I hold a Ph.D. in Economcis and Statistics (thus the references to "Doc" and "dochawk.".) I taught at Penn State for five years before returning to Las Vegas.
While I handled bankruptcies prior to obtaining the Ph.D., and even wrote the in-house software used on them in the 1990s, I find the work today far more satisfying. Today, most of the people and business I work with need the help because of something that has happened--job loss, employer bankrtupcy, and so forth. Today, the debtor that simply spent without thinking is the exception, rather than the common case.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
25%
25 years
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
20%
25 years
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
19%
25 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-45%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Nevada for 36 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 1989
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017
Licensed in California for 36 years
State: California
Acquired: 1989
Location
Hawkins, Boley & AlDabbagh
3143 Industrial Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89109
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Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Stay away. Stay far away if you want a BK done right.
He promotes himself as a successful and knowledgeable BK attorney, and he may appear knowledgeable, but in no way professional. He is constantly late for meeting or even court, highly disorganized, and does not follow through with his responsibilities. He worked on our BK for almost 7, missed numerou...
Richard Edmund Hawkins's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Hawkins is a zealous advocate for his clients and possesses a strong understanding of bankruptcy law. In order to most effectively counsel his clients, he is constantly attending legal seminars and keeping up to date with current case law and changes in the bankruptcy code. I am happy to Endorse Mr. Hawkins without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Hawkins is highly knwoledgeable and an authority on bankruptcy issues."
"Richard is a well respected, proficient attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"An attention for detail; a committed advocate."
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"Very knowledgeable attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"Excellent attorney!"
"I endorse Attorney Hawkins. From seeing the time and effort he spends on AVVO, providing answers, for free, to the public, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos."
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"Richard is a smart, conscientious attorney who works hard to get good results for his clients. He is willing to take on new challenges and be a trailblazer. I trust his guidance on matters and endorse him here."
"Mr. Hawkins is extremely knowledgeable and very creative attorney. Those tow qualities enable him to come up with great solutions of complex problems for his clients."
"Hawkins is the bankruptcy attorney at my law firm. His level of bankruptcy knowledge is such that most of us can only aspire to his level of expertise. If I needed a bankruptcy, I would go to this guy."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is the most knowledgeable bankruptcy attorney I have ever met. I highly recommend him to anyone who is even considering bankruptcy, especially consumers or businesses who would benefit from a complicated Chapter 11 reorganization bankruptcy."
John Vos
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Thomas Boley
Criminal defense lawyer
Carl Starrett
Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer
Walter Oney
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.
Public Reprimand issued in NV, 2017
updated on 09/06/2017Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Work Experience
1989 - Present
Attorney/Proprietor, Hawkins Law Firm
2013 - 2015
Senior Partner, Hawkins, Boley & AlDabbagh
2000 - 2005
Assistant Professor, Pennsylvania State University
1999 - 2000
Visiting Professor, University of Northern Iowa
Associations
2013 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
2008 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2006 - Present
Clark County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Debt on 8 houses reduced 57% with Chapter 11
Massive debt reduction, making rentals and business profitable.
Education
1999
Iowa State University
PhD - Doctorate
1988
California Western School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
University of Santa Clara
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2000
Antitrust Expert for News Article
Microsoft and Due Process in Antitrust Proceedings
1999
Interview: Ask Antitrust Experts About Microsoft
Microsoft Antitrust (Panel Expert)
1992
Channel 13
DUI Checkpoint Interview
Publications
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Traffic stop misd-LVMC 10.02.010 & NRS197.190 incarcerated for 10 hrs. Mistake at pre-trial to act pro se. What are my options?
28 Nov 2015
Q&A
In Nevada, it is a dual consent state for recording phone calls. A debt collector advises that the call is being recorded
29 Nov 2015
Q&A
I found out my employer signed my name on some document.what can i do ,can i sue?
29 Nov 2015