Free Consultation
$0 first 30 minutes
About Carey
Biography
Fort Worth Bankruptcy Lawyer Carey Ebert has a passionate belief in the rights of individuals with financial problems, and has built her career around her commitment to preserve the right of individuals to get a fresh financial start.
Fort Worth Bankruptcy Lawyer Carey attended Newcomb College at Tulane University in New Orleans where she graduated cum laude with honors in Public Policy. She then attended the Texas Tech School of Law in Lubbock, from which she graduated in 1985 with Board of Barrister honors. She was admitted to the Texas Bar in 1985, and to the US District Court in the Northern District of Texas in 1986.
Her practice is 100% consumer and small business bankruptcy law.
She has been an active leader among her peers both locally and nationally. Fort Worth Bankruptcy Lawyer Carey Ebert is President Emeritus of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA), an organization of 4000 bankruptcy attorneys across the nation.
She has served as President of the Northeast Tarrant County Bar Association in 1998-99.
Fort Worth Bankruptcy Lawyer Carey Ebert has been quoted in many newspaper articles around the country including:
- U.S. News and World Report
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
- Dallas Morning News
- Fort Worth Business Press
Through her role as a NACBA Board member, she has aggressively fought against the erosion of the right to bankruptcy guaranteed by the US Constitution. “I think this is very important,” she comments. “Each year since 1996 Congress has considered laws which would make it harder for individuals to achieve bankruptcy protection. I am proud that NACBA has led the fight to keep important personal rights in place.”
Fort Worth Bankruptcy Lawyer Carey has lectured at seminars on Basic Bankruptcy Litigation and Bankruptcy Attorney Fees to other bankruptcy attorneys through her association with NACBA.
Fort Worth Bankruptcy Lawyer Carey Ebert has been a frequent lecturer at numerous prestigious programs throughout the United States.
Carey has presented papers at SEBLI (Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Institute) in 2005, 2007, and 2009 on Means testing and Defining Motion to Dismiss under 707(b)(2)&(3) as it pertains to bankruptcy.
She has participated in panels at the University of Texas Galveston Bankruptcy Law Program in 2011 and has been on the faculty at the State Bar of Texas Advanced Consumer Bankruptcy Program in 2007 and the 2010 Bench Bar Conference for the Northern District of Texas.
Carey has also been a panelist at every NACBA Conference since 1998.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Bankruptcy and Debt
100%
36 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Texas for 40 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
No contact information is available for this lawyer
Gallery
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Carey D. Ebert's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
4 Client Reviews
Filter Avvo Reviews (4)
Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Practice Areas
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
Posted by Scott | September 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Best Experience for the circumstance
My Wife and I had multiple bad experiences which cost us non refunded money with other law firms in the area, in which they just couldn't help us with no effort on their part. We got referred to David and Carey Ebert and it was the BEST thing that could have happened. The entire staff ( Michelle, Suz...
Posted by alice | October 31, 2014
Extra mile
Thank you so much for making what was to me a very stressful situation. I was made to feel at ease and all my questions were answered fully and she made sure I completely understood and was comfortable with the answers.
Posted by Eugene | March 03, 2014
Very Satisfied with my Attorney
Our meetings with both David and Carey Ebert were the most reassuring. They so obviously know the law and radiate confidence, ability and willingness to help us get our lives back.
Posted by Bill | February 24, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Exceptional bankruptcy attorney
I hired the Ebert law firm for my wife and I's bankruptcy and was fortunate to have Carey Ebert represent us at our 341 meeting for our chapter 7. We were amazed at how well she handled the opposing attorney, which was the trustee in our case. After watching other attorneys and clients go before o...
Carey D. Ebert's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Very capable, very experienced bankruptcy attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. She's who I would go to if I ever needed to file bankruptcy."
"Carey Ebert is a past president of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. She is very well qualified to assist a consumer facing financial problems."
"Carey is an outstanding consumer bankruptcy attorney. She has been president of the 5000 member National Assn of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. She is a chapter 7 trustee, she lectures at numerous continuing legal education seminars, and along with her husband David, maintains a busy law practice. Most impressively, she makes it all look easy."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have had the good fortune to know Ms. Ebert throughout most of my career. Aside from being an aggressive atttorney, Ms. Ebert is also an excellent Chapter 7 trustee whom I have had the honor to represent in a commercial bankruptcy. Carey's dedication to our profession and the bankruptcy community is without equal."
"I endorse this lawyer.I knew Carey in her capacity as the president of The National Association Of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and as a private attorney. Carey did a speldid job representing thousands of consumer attorneys who were members of NACBA. I also had the pleasure of working with Carey on complicted bankruptcy cases that I referred to her when my clients moved from Buffalo to Texas. She is a brilliant. well organized attorney with the highest level of integrity. We have also lectured together at NACBA conferences. Her lectures are well attended and get rave reviews. She is the ultimate professional."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Carey for many years. She is a leader in her field."
Richard Nemeth
Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer
John McBride
Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer
Bradford Botes
Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer
Pamela Stewart
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Jeffrey Freedman
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Experience
Honors
2011
Distinguished Service Award, NACBA
2002
Board Certification,
2001
Outstanding Bankruptcy Attorney of the Year, Tarrant County Debtor Bar
1999
Board Certification,
Work Experience
1989 - Present
Attorney, Ebert Law Offices
1985 - Present
Associate, Cure & Ward
1987 - 1989
Associate, Melton Whaley & Letteer
1987 - 1987
Associate, Cure, Ebert, Stasio & Ward
Associations
1985 - Present
Tarrant County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2011
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysPresident
2005 - 2007
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysVice President
1998 - 1999
Northeast Tarrant County Bar AssociationPresident
Education
1985
Texas Tech University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
Newcomb College, Tulane University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2007
Bankruptcy Conference
Bankruptcy
2005
Bankruptcy Conference
Bankruptcy
2004
Alabama Bankruptcy Conference
Chapter Selection
2000
NACBA Convention
Bankruptcy
1999
NACBA Convention
Bankruptcy Attorney Fees
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers