Filing for bankruptcy in the Tampa Bay region? You deserve a bankruptcy attorney who will help protect your financial future.
Do you know Florida has been as high as #2 in the nation for bankruptcy filings? During the last 10 years, our state tends to hover between number two and number 16 in the nationwide bankruptcy rankings.
Residents of the Sunshine State have more credit card debt, more medical debt and lower credit scores than the average American. Many are in desperate need of debt relief. So, if you’re thinking about declaring bankruptcy, you’re not alone.
Struggling to pay a mountain of past due bills is an extremely difficult and stressful experience. Each day seems to come with new demands for payments, and you simply can’t catch up.
According to consumer debt statistics, the average person living in Florida:
- has about $5,700 in credit card debt
- has about $25,000 in student loan debt
- has a mortgage of about $180,000
- owes about $15,500 on a car loan
Florida is also home to the third busiest bankruptcy court in the U.S., which means you may face a backlog of other cases when you file for bankruptcy. Many people feel frustrated by the slow pace of the process.
During this challenging time, the bankruptcy attorneys at Kemp, Ruge, and Green Law Group can help you navigate the bankruptcy process, understand your options and get things moving as quickly as possible.
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-Sandra Wesdock
Here in Tampa Bay, the bankruptcy attorneys at Kemp, Ruge & Green are known for assisting Florida residents with the positive step forward that comes with declaring bankruptcy and filing in he Florida court. This is why we’re always listed among the top lawyers in the state’s attorney directories.
We have extremely high client satisfaction and devote ourselves to helping every client understand their bankruptcy, eliminate debt and get a fresh financial start. Our happy clients know just how dedicated we are to helping people successfully manage bankruptcy.
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You’re about to hear it here first: The Judicial Branch of the U.S. Federal Government strongly recommends hiring a bankruptcy attorney when considering a bankruptcy declaration. That’s because bankruptcy has serious long-term legal and financial impacts that the average person may not understand.
Your bankruptcy attorney can help you:
- stop creditor calls and harassment
- gather the documents you need to file
- advise you about filing for Chapter 7, Chapter 13 or another form of bankruptcy
- help you understand which debts can be discharged
- assist you with protecting your home, car and other property
- minimize any negative tax consequences involved
- complete all necessary forms and documentation requested by the court
- explain which bills you should continue to pay and which you should not
With the help of a Tampa Bay bankruptcy attorney, your bankruptcy process will go as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Start over with a fresh financial plan where you can handle your monthly bills and stop being hounded by creditors.
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Video Transcript: For your legal team, call Kemp, Ruge & Green. How are you handling your current situation and what can we do to help? You answers are where we begin. Our client-focused law firm puts you at the forefront. We keep you informed every step of the way so you can concentrate on getting yourself back together. Whether you’re dealing with an auto accident, personal injury, family law or a criminal matter, our top-notch legal professionals are ready to assist you.
Our mission statement is to relentlessly pursue protecting our clients and improving our community, with respect, communication and service. When you hire our firm, every aspect of your case will be handled according to those words.
Both Martindale-Hubbell and Avvo, two of the leading lawyer directory services, have recognized our firm for excellent client satisfaction. These awards are based solely on the testimonials of previous clients. These clients -much like you- were looking for excellent representation to get them through a rough time. Not only did we provide that for them, we did so in such a way that they wanted others to hear about our great work and how happy they were to have hired us.
We are attorneys that take care of our clients. Additionally, our firm has attorneys who have been inducted into both the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. This elite group consists of less than one percent of all attorneys nationwide. To be selected to this Forum, an attorney must have served as principal counsel in one or more cases which resulted in a final judgement, award or a settlement in favor of his or her client in the amount of one million dollars or more for the Million Dollar Advocates Forum or two million dollars or more for the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. We have the legal knowledge to ensure you get the best possible outcome for your case.
Lastly, our firm is committed to this community. We have donated to more than 60 different nonprofits, schools, sports teams and other local charities. When you choose us, you choose a firm making a difference in your community.
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Do you have questions about bankruptcy in Tampa Bay? Get started with these tips.
Types of Bankruptcy
Here in the state of Florida, personal bankruptcies take two main forms: Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Which one you choose depends on your level of income, how much debt you owe, whether you need to protect your family home and other factors.
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is also known as a “straight” or “liquidation” bankruptcy. In this type of bankruptcy, most of your assets will be converted to a monetary value that will satisfy your creditors. In Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you can wipe out credit card debt, medical bills and many other types of debt. By the end of your bankruptcy, you will have eliminated your debt or lowered it significantly.
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is known as a “debt adjustment” and creates a repayment plan to settle your debts. The focus here is on creating a payment plan where you can afford to pay your monthly bills and re-establish your good name with creditors. Chapter 13 bankruptcy often appeals to homeowners who may be able to remain in their homes while making mortgage payments. You may be able to protect your car and other assets, too.
For questions regarding your specific situation, please reach out to us at Kemp, Ruge & Green and we’d be glad to help.
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We handle bankruptcy cases throughout the Tampa Bay region, including Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando, Spring Hill, St. Petersburg and Tarpon Springs. We care deeply about our clients and are experts at helping the people of Florida eliminate debt through bankruptcy.
Talk to your bankruptcy attorney at Kemp, Ruge & Green to decide which bankruptcy route to take and how the bankruptcy should be handled in your unique situation. We’re here to assist you today.
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