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When I'm not working, I practice Karate (I'm a second degree black belt) and play tennis. I just adopted a stray dog. In my varied career, I was a Trial Attorney at the Department of Justice, worked at the White House, helped develop The Residence Inn Company, brokered and developed real estate, and worked as a Personal Financial Planner and Esate Planner. I have probably already had experience with anything that life has thrown at you.
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68910 Adelina Road, Cathedral City, CA, 92234
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous | November 27, 2013 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Robert Firth for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Attorney Robert Firth's guidance for my Chapter 7 bankruptcy guided me through a quagmire of personal credit card debt, the short sale of my home and a series of lawsuits related to my personal guaranty for a lease. Robert Firth and his staff handled every step of the process methodically and...
Posted by Cliff & Kathy S | June 13, 2013 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
A man of integrity and honesty
We had a terrible problem with IRS and could not come to agreement with them. We consulted with Robert and came to conclusion that the only way to deal with the situation was a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Robert was very helpful ,very professional ,explained everything in terms we could understand . We a...
Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2012 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
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Due to irreconcilable differences my husband & I legally separated in 2010. As a single mother not receiving child support or alimony I struggled to pay the rent, utilities & bills. During our separation we agreed that he would be staying in the home & continue to pay the mortgage which he suddenly...
"Year after year, one great Avvo after another: all accurate, full of analysis and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."
"Attorney Firth is a frequent contributor on the Avvo website. His responses are well thought out, accurate, concise and best of all, practical and useful. His bio shows he is very experienced in many past endeavors. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Firth is an excellent and knowledgeable bankruptcy attorney. I've gotten to know Mr. Firth over the past few years during the 341(a) Meeting of Creditors in El Centro, CA, and he's a great guy. I refer prospective clients who are residents of Riverside County to him because I trust him and his work."
"Mr. Firth is highly experienced and knowledgeable in his field, and is a regular contributor to Avvo and dedicates a significant amount of his limited time to helping people answer questions in this area."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Firth provides a much needed service on Avvo. He donates his time to individuals who are in need of immediate legal answers."
"I endorse this lawyer. Why? I endorse this lawyer. Why? I have seen other attorneys answer on AVVO. As anyone who reads those answers can tell you, there are many attorneys who give a 1 or 2 sentence reply..or sometimes state they "agree with attorney (name) answer". If so, why not just click on the button that states "I agree". Maybe the attorney wants 5 points instead of 2..but why waste everyone else's time? sometimes it might be because they do want the reader to see that. But the person asking the question will receive a nice detailed reply from Attorney Firth . I try to do also so they can at least get the best type of answer to move on from there and decide what to do. So it takes time to formulate and provide an informed answer as he does and although I do NOT know him other than from his answers on this site, I do endorse him! Sincerely, Richard D. Granvold, a bankruptcy attorney who has practiced 29 years and filed over 5,400 petitions in my career in both chapter 7 & 13 ."
"Robert is a strong advocate of positive planning and serves his clients in keeping with the Best Practices of Estate Planning. He is a credit to the legal profession and I am happy to endorse him as a fellow practioner."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Highly respected in legal community. Responses are clear and complete. Fabulous credentials. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of BK law."
"I have to recommend any bankruptcy attorney that agrees with me that, in a very limited number of circumstances where a loan is non-recourse, reaffirmation might be justified to obtain an affordable modification agreement because in such circumstances: no harm, no foul. I recommend Mr. Firth for those in the desert communities facing financial difficulties."
"If you need anything involving estate planning, wills, etc., go see Mr. Firth. He is honest and thoughtful, and will do a good job for you."
"Mr. Firth is a talented attorney and I recommend him. I had the pleasure of working with Robert at a recent high level attorney conference."
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer
2017
Top Lawyer - Estate Planning, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2016
Top Lawyer Award- Estate Planning, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2015
Top Lawter Award - Estate Planning, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2014
Bankruptcy Attorney of the Year 2014, The Editorial Staff of Consumer Business Review
2014
One of the Coachella Valley's Top Lawyers - Estate Planning, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2013
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2004 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Robert L. Firth
1994 - 2002
Attorney at Law, Lovewell & Firth
1975
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
undergraduate
2013
Why Living Trusts are Replacing WIlls
2012
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English
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