The Law Offices of David K. Blazek, P.C.

Serves Alpharetta, GA

35244

Hired 7 times

1 employee

25 years in business

$1000

4.9

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, and Zelle.

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Credentials

Background Check

David Blazek
Completed on 1/8/2021

Introduction

I started practice in Atlanta in 2000 and have concentrated in Bankruptcy since then. My practice covers the Northern and Middle Districts of GA, as well as the Middle and Southern Districts of FL. I have years of background in consumer credit and credit analytics prior to practicing law, so I understand the environment debtors face and can analyze the debtor's situation and present alternatives within bankruptcy and outside of it. My practice is multistate and I can work with clients via teleconferencing and videoconferencing at a time that is most convenient for my clients.

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

Pricing for most consumer cases is handled on a flat fee basis. If the debtor owns a small business, or operates a business as a sole proprietor, or is involved in a lot of ongoing litigation - fees may be an elevated flat fee, an hourly fee charged against a retainer or some combination.

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

I conduct a structured interview - in the age of COVID, conducted by telephone or video conference. I gather tax, creditor and asset information and draft an initial petition to review with a potential client, to help them fully understand the process before they commit to engaging my firm.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison, earning degrees in Economics, Business and Law. I also attended Indiana University and Georgia Tech for professional certificate courses.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

Studying law, I worked my way through school performing credit risk analytics and forecasting for a Fortune 50 corporation's consumer credit arm. It taught me a great deal about the environment for credit and credit marketing - that somewhat represents the "other side" of what debtors in need of bankruptcy counsel are facing.

What types of customers have you worked with?

Primarily consumer debtors and small business operations. Small retail and restaurant operations, car dealerships, real estate investment firms and home health care delivery businesses have been among my clients.

Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

I recently represented a bankruptcy debtor who was facing a deficiency judgment for a failed investment in real property that had crashed in the aftermath of the downturn of 2008-2009. Because the debtor was quite high income (nearly 3x median) it became subject to an exceedingly audit by the US Trustee. I successfully shepherded the case through the audit process to a discharge, freeing the debtor from a single deficiency judgment of over $200K and other unsecured debts of nearly $300K. Careful and detailed preparation of financial data and responsive interaction with auditors and trustees helped make that positive outcome happen for the debtor.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Look for experience, insight and understanding of the environment you face as well as a commitment to work directly with you on your case. I do not shunt my clients off on paralegal staff. When you call my number I answer directly.

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

Bankruptcy is a comprehensive solution - it affects assets, liabilities, income and expenses and requires full disclosure of information in those areas, under penalty of perjury. It is a serious process that yields significant benefits for most debtors - but it must be addressed seriously with full and open disclosure. It is a process that helps debtors get a fresh start in their financial lives, but it involves a commitment of candor to the bankruptcy court and to the debtor's bankruptcy counsel.