OMAHA BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY
A Clear Path Toward Financial Freedom
Burke Smith Law helps Nebraska residents understand their bankruptcy and debt-relief options with honest advice, personal attention, and experienced legal guidance.
Serving Nebraska
Since 2011
30+ Years of
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Burke Smith Is an Experienced Bankruptcy Attorney in Omaha, NE
Helping Residents & Businesses Obtain Permanent Financial Stability
Financial stress can be debilitating. If you are having financial difficulty, then it is likely consuming your life in many aspects. Hiring an effective bankruptcy attorney can put you on the road to financial freedom. Our Omaha, Nebraska bankruptcy lawyers pride themselves on the high level of service provided to all of our clients.
At our office you will be dealing with your attorneys and not paralegals or staff. We keep in regular contact so that you are up to date on your case and so that everything can go as smoothly as possible for you. As soon as you hire us, the harassing calls from creditors and debt collectors will stop, and you will be on your way to a fresh start. Burke Smith devotes his practice to standing up for his clients, and he is ready to assist you.
Omaha Bankruptcy Lawyers
Omaha, Nebraska attorneys helping people understand the bankruptcy process.
Omaha bankruptcy attorney Burke Smith will help you understand how the process works, what to expect and guide you along the way. Contact our Omaha office today.
Omaha, Nebraska Bankruptcy Lawyer Burke Smith
Burke Smith started his law firm in Omaha, Douglas County Nebraska, in July 2011, but has been a lawyer since graduating from the University of Nebraska College of Law in May 1992. After graduation from law school, he started out as a Deputy County Attorney in his home town of Lexington, Nebraska, then later in Kearney.
After representing the state of Nebraska for three years as a prosecutor, he went to work in private practice with his father, Bruce Smith in Lexington. During the next few years, Burke was a criminal defense attorney as well as representing people in various civil matters.
- Expert Chapter 7 bankruptcy
- Expert Attorneys
- No need extra cost for consultation
- Highly Recommended
- 100% Success Rate
- Chapter 13 bankruptcy
- Credit card debt
- Stop home foreclosure
- wage garnishments
- Stopping debt collection harassment
Your Omaha Bankruptcy Attorney
Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
The purpose of a debt solution is to get you out of debt in the most cost-efficient way possible. If you are looking for a debt solution that can help put you into a better place and give you a fresh start, then trust Burke Smith Law to help you.
Keeping Your Property
If you have defaulted on your mortgage, received notification of foreclosure, or are concerned over whether you will keep your property in a bankruptcy, you’re not alone. At Burke Smith Law, a qualified bankruptcy lawyer can inform you of options to keep your home and avoid foreclosure.
Debt Harassment & Debt Defense
If a debt collector is alleging that you have an outstanding debt, it is important to know that you have rights. At Burke Smith Law, an experienced Omaha bankruptcy attorney will explain the laws that protect you against illegal debt collection. Contact our offices today to schedule an initial consultation.
You have questions about bankruptcy. We have answers.
84 answers, to be precise. They are available in this free 36-page digital booklet, which we can instantly email to you. Included are answers to questions like:
- How will I know when I need to file bankruptcy?
- How long does a bankruptcy case take?
- Do I need a lawyer to file for bankruptcy?
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Practice Areas
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Many Nebraska residents need a fresh financial start, but may think bankruptcy is not an option for them.
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
It is common for people with a steady income to think they are not eligible to file bankruptcy.
Debt Harassment
Debt collectors may attempt to exploit you and make you feel as though you must pay them.
Foreclosure Defense
If you’re behind on your mortgage payments and are worried about keeping your home or stopping a foreclosure
Omaha Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Lawyers Serving All of Nebraska
Many Nebraska residents need a fresh financial start, but may think bankruptcy is not an option for them. Even if you own a home, a car, and have a job, this is simply not the case. Nebraska bankruptcy attorney Burke Smith has helped residents of Omaha, Lincoln and greater Nebraska obtain financial freedom while keeping all of their possession. Each case is unique and results cannot be guaranteed, but you owe it to yourself to talk to an experienced bankruptcy attorney.
It is common for people with a steady income to think they are not eligible to file bankruptcy. Many Nebraska residents, with a good income but excessive debt, are able to gain financial freedom through a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. This process helps you to get out of debt, typically for an amount substantially less than if you paid your creditors directly. If you feel you can’t make progress against your debt or you are behind on your mortgage and are threatened with foreclosure, contact our Omaha bankruptcy lawyers today.
Take a Stand Against Harassing Debt Collectors
Debt collectors may attempt to exploit you and make you feel as though you must pay them. That is rarely, if ever, the case. Federal law protects consumers from being harassed, abused, or deceived by debt collectors. As experienced Nebraska bankruptcy attorneys, we will enforce your rights and handle your debt collectors for you.
“Burke Smith Law was substantial and very professional! He communicated very well and laid out every detail of the process in a way we could easily comprehend. Lexi was also so helpful and cooperative. Awesome experience. Thank you Burke Smith Law!”
Latest Blog
How Often Can You File for Bankruptcy?
If you filed bankruptcy in the past, how soon before you can file again? And how often can you file for bankruptcy and receive a discharge? While you can file bankruptcy as many times as you want, waiting periods will depend on what type of bankruptcy you filed previously, the [...]
Can You File Bankruptcy on Student Loans?
To get back on the path to financial relief, can you file bankruptcy on student loans? The answer is straightforward, but the process is not. This post will explore what you need to know as you consider your bankruptcy options. If you are having financial difficulty, the Omaha bankruptcy attorneys at Burke Smith [...]
Can Bankruptcy Stop Foreclosure?
If you are behind on your mortgage payments, you may be considering filing for bankruptcy. But can bankruptcy stop foreclosure? The answer is yes. In most cases, you can avoid or delay the bank’s foreclosure of your home by filing for bankruptcy. The Omaha bankruptcy attorneys at Burke Smith Law can help you [...]
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