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Tampa Bankruptcy Law Firm
Overview
The dip in the economy and poor job market have made it difficult for individuals to make ends meet and businesses to turn a profit. Creditors are often unwilling to negotiate, instead threatening legal action if debts aren't paid in full. There is a way to level the playing field. Filing for bankruptcy forces creditors to play fair and gives consumers and businesses the opportunity to regain control of their finances.
Located in Tampa, the Law Offices of Buddy D. Ford, P.A., has been helping individuals and businesses throughout Florida reduce their debts and protect their assets through bankruptcy for more than 25 years. We can help you.
How Filing For Bankruptcy Can Help You
Bankruptcy offers many benefits — chief among them is debt elimination. Other benefits include:
- Stopping creditor harassment
- Preventing or stopping an upcoming foreclosure
- Stripping liens
- Protecting property
- Keeping businesses intact
At the Law Offices of Buddy D. Ford, P.A., our lawyers will recommend a debt relief path that is right for you. Whether that is through Chapter 7, Chapter 13 or Chapter 11 bankruptcy, or through an alternative to bankruptcy depends on your individual properties, debts and goals.
Contact A Bankruptcy Specialist
Attorney Buddy Ford has been certified as a business bankruptcy specialist by the American Board of Certification. He has more than two decades of experience helping individuals and businesses discharge their debts and restructure their finances through bankruptcy. He has also acted as a Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 trustee. This breadth of knowledge and experience benefits you. Mr. Ford knows the bankruptcy system inside and out, and he knows how to guide you through the system in a way that effectively reduces your debts while protecting your assets.
Contact our law firm today for a consultation.
About Law Offices of Buddy D. Ford, P.A.
Practice Areas
- Bankruptcy Law
People
Attorneys
- Buddy D. Ford Esq. (President)
- Heather M. Reel (Attorney)
- Jonathan Alan Semach (Associate )
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Office Information
Address
9301 West Hillsborough Avenue Tampa, FL 33615 - 3008
Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 8am - 5pm
Fax
- 813-877-5543
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