Laurie Anne L. Bigsby

Laurie Anne L. Bigsby

3.7
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 37 years

Debt and lending agreements Lawyer Practice Areas: Debt & Lending Agreements, Bankruptcy & Debt, Probate, Consumer Protection

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 21 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2004

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Indiana for 37 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1988

Suspended

No misconduct found

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Laurie Anne L. Bigsby's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
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Posted by Joe | August 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Student loan settlement

When I was contacted by a debt collector about almost $50,000 in defaulted private student loans held by National Collegiate Trust, I knew their reputation and it was only a matter of time before they sued. I've read horror stories online from people trying to take these on by themselves. I contacted... Laurie and she was very helpful explaining my options going forward. After hiring Laurie, she helped me settle for pennies on the dollar and identified and squashed the few "gotchas" the debt collection agency set. These companies don't want you to fight back. Laurie is way ahead of their game and I highly recommend her in student loan matters. Do not attempt this on your own! I would recommend Laurie to anyone caught up in the nightmare that student loan debt creates.

Posted by Mary | September 5, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Chapter 13 bankruptcy

I was living a financial nightmare where student loan wage garnishments were my biggest attackers. At least thirty percent of my paycheck was being garnished leaving me with little to nothing for me and my children to live on. After 6 months of online research, seeking ways on how to survive with li...ttle or no money, and how to deal with wage garnishment, I found something striking to me. I read an article about a certain law firm that was just suing people left and right, but it was being done criminally. The law firm was and still is violating major debt consumer laws. It turned out that I was one of those being sued by them also, with at least 10 claims against me, i needed an experienced attorney. As I read the article and blogs about these attorneys and how they were attacking consumers who were clueless as to what was being done, a list of attorneys to seek help appeared before me. As I called these lawyers i received no hope. Then i called Horizons Law Group and spoke to Attorney Laurie Bigsby. She consulted with me and explained clearly what her plan was to get me out of this huge financial mess. I hired her and my finances have gotten under better control. I am still not out of the woods yet though. Attorney Bigsby is currently counter suing the attorneys who have filed the many claims against. She is tuff, knowledgeable, and experienced. Just what i needed in an attorney.

Posted by Gladys | June 22, 2015

Compassionate/Go Getter

I was in search for a lawyer and I looked high and low. I talked to some and I met with others. At the end of my ropes I thought no one could help me, until At Horizons Law Group, Laurie is truly recommended! She helped me when no other would help. She and Michelle believed in me and were truly compa...ssionate with my case and well being. She works hard and never looked at the negative but the positive in in my outcome. I had an excellent outcome thanks to Laurie's expertise and her ability and knowledge to fight! I am blessed to have met her as well as her associate Michelle Fitzgerald without them I wouldn't have a new beginning with my family. If you're looking for a lawyer, look no further..she is honest and returns phone calls and emails. Dosn't play run around games. My case was not easy. I had 7 brain surgeries. I was at a fragiel state. But now I truly have closure and new beginnings with my family. I thank God for people like her :)

Posted by Gladys | June 22, 2015

Fighter/Caring

I truly recommend this lawyer when nobody else would help me with my situation they stood up and fought for me with a cause with sympathy and concern when others would just turn their heads and just tell me to walk away from my lawsuit that what happened to me was tragic but to live and let go. She w...ork hard on my case answered every phone call maybe once did I have to leave a message but she would email me and keep me informed and even when I thought things were turning to become negative, she made it positive and the outcome was unremarkable. I truly thought with the statues of limitation I was done for but at the meeting with them they taught me that life has risks but it's better to have closure then to do nothing at all thank you so much for helping me begin a new future. God bless you always!

Posted by Shelley | June 2, 2015

Don't trust this one

When I phoned Horizons, I was seeking coaching for a small claims case. Ms. Bigsby answered my call...after a few minutes she considered taking my case on contingency. I'm still not sure why because I have not heard anything positive from this "attorney". I presented her with information that was t...o be reviewed, it never was. After 3 months of weak demand letters (already done, i was ready to file suit) without proper research or my review...we will be parting ways. Could have done better myself and now I'm nearly at the statute of limitations so a big THANKS FOR NOTHING!!!

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Laurie Anne L. Bigsby's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michelle Fitzgerald

Litigation lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Laurie advocates for her clients zealously and tirelessly to achieve the results they need. She is not intimidated by large law firms or litigation practices. Recently she has turned her skills to Student Loan Defense / Litigation, after practicing bankruptcy for many years. We are happy to have Laurie back at Horizons Law Group, where we take a team approach to resolving legal disputes."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Women in the Law 2017, Wisconsin Law Journal

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Horizons Law Group, LLC

2013 - 2014

Attorney, Debt Advisors, PC

2009 - 2013

Attorney, Buss Law Office

2005 - 2009

Attorney, Horizons Law Group, LLC

Associations

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

Milwaukee Bar Association

Member

Waukesha County Bar Association

Member

2001 - 2001

INDIANA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, FAMILY AND JJUVENILE SECTION

Chairperson

2000 - 2001

Indiana State Bar Association, Family and Juvenile Law Section

Chair Elect

1998 - 1999

Indiana State Bar Association, Family and Juvenile Law Section

Treasurer/Secretary

1988 - 2001

Indiana State Bar Association

Education

1988

Valparaiso University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2015

WISCONSIN SOLO & SMALL FIRM CONFERENCE SOS HOW TO MANAGE LAW SCHOOL DEBT

2015

Milwaukee Bar Association

Student Loan Litigation Defense

Languages

English

Activity

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