Mark S. Buckley CFP
Warwick - Providence, RI Estate Planning - Bankruptcy Law Attorney
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Since 1991, Attorney Buckley has offered estate planning, debt settlement, and bankruptcy consultations to clients throughout Rhode Island and SE Massachusetts.
Regarding bankruptcy, he can explain the difference between debt consolidation scams and effective debt relief by filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition.
Attorney Buckley also offers debt-settlement services for clients who wish to solve their financial problems instead of filing for bankruptcy. He can negotiate favorable repayment terms or lump-sum settlements and frequently settles debts for half the original amount.
Concerning estate planning, he can help you choose the best way to protect your family, property, and wealth using a Last Will and Testament, and Powers of Attorney (finance/ health). For clients wishing to avoid probate altogether, make management of their estate easier, and avoid/ minimize Rhode Island's estate tax, Attorney Buckley can also help you design a powerful Revocable Living Trust.
Mark Buckley is one of only a few Rhode Island lawyers who is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. Attorney Buckley served on the attorney advisory committee to the United States Bankruptcy Court (District of Rhode Island), has achieved the highest client-review rating (platinum) available, is recognized as a Top 3 bankruptcy attorney in Providence and Warwick, and is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA).
We offer consultations over the phone, in-home, and in our Providence office at 1536 Westminster Street. After our meeting, we promise only to take your case if we are confident it will be successful.
- Estate Planning
- Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Debt settlement negotiation
- Car Accidents
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Reasonable fees quoted during telephone consultation.
- Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers
- ID Number: 659395
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- Rhode Island
- Rhode Island Bar Association
- ID Number: 4602
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- United States District Court for Massachusetts
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- United States District Court for Rhode Island
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- English: Spoken, Written
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- Attorney Mark S. Buckley, CFP
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- Chapter 7 Consumer Bankruptcy representation, Wills/Trusts/Estate Planning, and debt-settlement negotiations for Rhode Island and Massachusetts residents.
- Certified Financial Planner
- Merrill Lynch, Fenner and Pierce
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- Worked with high net worth clients maximizing and protecting wealth.
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- Law Offices of Mark Buckley
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- RI/ MA attorney practicing Consumer Bankruptcy law, Estate Planning (Wills/Trusts/Powers of Attorney), Real Estate, and Personal Injury law.
- Rule 40 Intern
- Rhode Island Department Of Attorney General
- College Of Financial Planning
- CFP (2006) | Financial Planning
- Comprehensive study of financial planning culminating in a 10 hour exam.
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- Suffolk University Law School
- J.D. (1991) | Law
- Moot Court (best speaker - honorable mention)
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- Bob Jones University
- B.S. (1988) | Business Administration/Marketing
- President of 800 member University Business Association, VP of Kappa Chi Literary Society, intramural basketball and volleyball.
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- Client Champion - Platinum
- Martindale Hubbell
- 2021
- Excellent Rating
- Avvo
- Best Bankruptcy Attorneys in Warwick
- Expertise.com
- 2022
- Best Bankruptcy Lawyer in Providence: Top 3
- Three Best Rated
- 2019, 2021; Expert recommended Top 3 Bankruptcy Lawyers in Providence, Rhode Island.
- Superb Rating
- Avvo
- Rhode Island Bar Association
- Member
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- Activities: Volunteer Lawyer Program
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- Massachusetts Bar Association
- Member
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- National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
- Member
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- Massachusetts State Bar
- Member
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- Rhode Island State Bar
- Member
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- Attorney Advisory Committee US Bankruptcy Court - RI
- Committee Member
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- "How Much Do You Charge To File Bankruptcy”
- RI Bankruptcy Blog
- Advantages/Disadvantages: Filing Chapter 7 for Your Warwick Bankruptcy
- RI Bankruptcy Blog
- College Students And Overwhelming Credit Card Debt
- RI Bankruptcy Blog
- Debt Settlement Companies: Unbelievable
- RI Bankruptcy Blog
- Disclosing All Property When Filing Bankruptcy
- RI Bankruptcy Blog
- Estate Planning 101: 7 Steps, Citizens Bank Education Series
- The Seven Steps to preparing an effective estate plan in Rhode Island. From Durable Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies, and Simple Wills, to Living Revocable Trusts and Irrevocable Trusts.
- When is the right time to consider filing for bankruptcy?, ABC6 News
- Protecting Your Credit, Women's Business Expo
- Certified Financial Planner
- CFP Board
Rhode Island Bankruptcy Lawyer
ABC6 News Interview: Rhode Island Bankruptcy Attorney Mark Buckley
Filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Rhode Island: Attorney Mark Buckley explains
RI Bankruptcy Lawyer Mark Buckley explains how to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Rhode Island to discharge debt and obtain a fresh start.
RI Bankruptcy Lawyer Discusses Debt Collection
Rhode Island Bankruptcy lawyer Mark Buckley explains how to deal with debt collectors under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Chapter 7 bankruptcy: How much Debt is enough? RI Bankruptcy Lawyer Explains
http://www.RI-bankruptcy.com Attorney Mark Buckley answers question, "how much debt should you have before bankruptcy becomes a good solution?". It will depend on your time horizon, job skills and present abiltity...
Debt Collector Calls in Rhode Island: Attorney Mark Buckley explains options
RI bankruptcy lawyer Mark Buckley explains what to do when debt collectors harass you on the phone.
Rhode Island Bankruptcy Options: Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13
RI Bankruptcy lawyer Mark Buckley explains in ABC News 6 interview the difference between a Chapter 7 and a Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
RI Bankruptcy Law options: chapter 7 or chapter 13
http://www.RI-Bankruptcy.com Attorney Mark Buckley explains how consumer debtors in Rhode Island and Massachusetts have two basic bankruptcy options: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Video discusses household income limits, means test,...
RI Bankruptcy Lawyer Mark Buckley: Debt Collection
ABC6 News examines debt collection practices and interviews RI Bankruptcy Lawyer Mark Buckley
RI Chapter 7 bankruptcy Protection: Do You Qualify?
http://www.RI-Bankruptcy.com Rhode Island bankruptcy attorney Mark Buckley discusses when it makes sense to consider bankruptcy options. It begins with an assessment of your monthly income and living expenses.
What is Chapter 7 bankruptcy? RI bankruptcy lawyer provides timeline
http://www.RI-Bankruptcy.com RI Bankruptcy Lawyer Mark Buckley illustrates the Chapter 7 bankruptcy timeline and explains what you must prove to qualify for debt relief.
