Arlington Bankruptcy Lawyer
We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the bankruptcy code.
Consider our firm if you need a Mansfield bankruptcy lawyer or an Arlington Personal Injury Lawyer.
Arlington Texas Bankruptcy Lawyer
Bankruptcy can give you a fresh financial start by eliminating your legal obligation to pay most or all of your debts, stop foreclosures, prevent repossession, stop wage garnishment, and stop harassing collector phone calls.
If debts are piling up don't give up. If you're having serious financial problems, call Ted Machi, the Debt Doctor. He is Board Certified* in consumer bankruptcy law with over 30 years of experience. For more information or to see if bankruptcy is an option for you, please contact our office for a no-obligation consultation.
We operate more than one office in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex with easy access from Interstate 30 in Arlington and easy access from Interstate 20 in Mansfield.
Radio Shack Lays off Hundreds; We Can Help.
All Radio Shack employees who recently lost their job will receive a 20% discount on bankruptcy fees.
Find a Fresh Start
Bankruptcy is a way for individuals and business who are overwhelmed by debt to discharge their debts or reorganize their debts and start fresh. It is governed by the federal law found in Title 11 of the United States Code. Machi & Associates, P.C. has served the people of Arlington and North Texas for more than 30 years. Let our experience and integrity assist you in a difficult time.
Texas Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law
What is a A Board Certified Attorney? A Board Certified Attorney is one who has demonstrated special competence in a particular field in which the Texas Board of Legal Specialization has certified his competence.
A Second Chance
For most people, filing bankruptcy is considered the last resort, but actually it could provide a "second chance". Filing bankruptcy can relieve stress and provide the opportunity to rebuild your life, your finances and strengthen their family.
Should I File for Bankruptcy?
- Do you have a high amount of unsecured debt, including credit cards?
- Are you unable to reduce your total debt most months?
- Is your property going to be foreclosed on?
- Is the repo man looking for your car?
- Are your creditors harassing you?
- Do you owe medical bills?
- Do you have any judgments against you?
- Are you having IRS problems?
IF YOU HAVE ANSWERED YES TO ANY OF THE QUESTIONS ABOVE, you should consider filing bankruptcy to give yourself some relief from these debts and a fresh start. Sometimes average Americans find themselves in out-of-control situations, like losing a job, losing a loved one or a serious illness, which keeps them from paying the debt that they have incurred. This may be at the fault of no one, but it is reality.
Interesting Facts
The Debt Doctor on TV
Have you seen the Debt Doctor on TV. He has shown us how bankruptcy is not as scary as you might think, and some credit counselors fail to tell the whole story. Below are couple of the Debt Doctor's Commercials.
More Debt Doctor Commercials are here.
From the MachiLaw Blog
The latest posts from our Bankruptcy Blog are below.
- Introduction to Bankuptcy
- Wellesley Class Teaches Personal Finance Basics
- 10 Most Common Personal Finance Mistakes
- How The Poor, The Middle Class, and The Rich Spend Their Money
- Low-paying Jobs Are Here to Stay
- Texas Jobless Rate Hits 7 Percent in June
- Olympians Face Financial Hardship
- New Hope for Jobs
- Turn Saving Into a Habit
- Good Debt vs. Bad Debt
Famous and Bankrupt
The list of famous people who faced bankruptcy is long. A short list includes P.T. Barnum,
Lorraine Bracco,
Kim Basinger,
Toni Braxton,
Lenny Bruce,
Buffalo Bill,
Tia Carrere,
George Clinton,
Francis Ford Coppola,
David Crosby,
Walt Disney,
Jim Dooley,
William C. Durant,
Mick Fleetwood,
Zsa Zsa Gabor,
Marvin Gaye,
Ulysses S. Grant,
Archie Griffin,
Corey Haim,
Dorothy Hamill,
MC Hammer,
Isaac Hayes,
Milton Snavely Hershey,
Ronald Isley,
Don Johnson,
Margot Kidder,
Larry King,
Suge Knight,
Cyndi Lauper,
Jerry Lee Lewis,
Abraham Lincoln,
Meat Loaf,
Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes,
William McKinley,
Willie Nelson,
Wayne Newton,
Ted Nugent,
Thomas Paine,
Tom Petty,
Tammy Wynette,
Oscar Wilde,
Mark Twain,
Lawrence Taylor,
Burt Reynolds,
Willie Nelson,
George Foreman,
Sheryl Swoopes,
Mickey Rooney, Donald Trump.
Bankruptcy Lawyer Information
From the Bankruptcy Blog
- Introduction to Bankuptcy
Congress has been authorized by the US Constitution to enact laws and govern bankruptcy cases. Congress enacted the “Bankruptcy Code” that governs all bankruptcy cases.
The procedures of the bankruptcy process are governed by both the Federal and Local rules of each court. There are 90 bankruptcy districts and the decision-making power has been given to the US Bankruptcy Judge, an officer of the US District Court. The judge makes the decisions on eligibility as well as who receives a ...The post Introduction to Bankuptcy appeared first on MachiLaw.com.
- Wellesley Class Teaches Personal Finance Basics
You can tell a lot about the times we’re in by what college kids choose to study.
In the 1960s, humanities were big. In the 1980s, it was all about high finance. Today at Wellesley College in Massachusetts, kids are looking for something a little more basic. It’s called ECON 223 but you might call it Real Life 101.
Students dissect a real pay stub and learn about everything from gross and net earnings to COBRA, COLAs and co-pays.
“It’s ...The post Wellesley Class Teaches Personal Finance Basics appeared first on MachiLaw.com.
- 10 Most Common Personal Finance Mistakes
1. Overpaying for Home Insurance
2. Putting off Buying Life or Health Insurance
3. Underestimating Health-Care Costs
4. Passing Up Tax Breaks
5. Paying Late Fees
6. Buying Stocks by Their Brand
7. Investing Too Conservatively
8. Paying Retail
9. Leaving Valuables Uninsured
10. Not Checking Your Credit Score
For details on each mistake see Yahoo Finance.
The post 10 Most Common Personal Finance Mistakes appeared first on MachiLaw.com.
- How The Poor, The Middle Class, and The Rich Spend Their Money
All groups spend a large chunk of their budget to housing, for example. They also spend about the same percentage of their income on their budgets on clothing and shoes, and on food outside the home.
But poor families spend a much larger percent of their budget on basic necessities such as food at home, utilities and health care. The rich families are able to contribute a larger portion to education, and to saving for retirement.
Examine the graph from ...The post How The Poor, The Middle Class, and The Rich Spend Their Money appeared first on MachiLaw.com.
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