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Was told that I would be able to file chapter 7 bankruptcy and that it would be an easy process. Upon paying half of the $1,500 I was told the only option was chapter 13 which was not what I wanted and didn't work for me. After explaining chapter 13 was the only option, I was told there were no refunds. As I was not once told there would be the possibility that I wouldn't be able to file for chapter 7 and if I didn't qualify for chapter 7 that they would keep the $750 I paid them I obviously wouldn't have done it. There were things I could have checked in my own income that would have told me as much and prevented the entire process. I feel like I was misled and couldn't possibly recommend this law firm.

My wife and I had him file for us, we feel it was the worse experience. We was told certain things and now that is filed we are told different. We feel that what we had offered on creditor was fair and he without asking had told them we would do it much more with a % of interest with it. We had went to different dealerships to have evidence to support our price. even his staff had made us think that we was going back to the table with that to be able to keep our vehicle. instead he says they don;t care they would rather get it back. they ended up with a much lower price than what we offered when it went through auction. It makes me feel like he would rather keep the opposing attorney happy for there company than to fight for the client that is paying his over priced services. Furthermore make sure to look at the exemptions on the bankruptcy so you know what you are probably not going to be able to keep, like you WC settlement. That was told to us that we did not have to worry with that cause that was exempt from taking. Which actually should have been in schedule C of the exemptions for it to be exempt. I get an email from one of his staff when i asked a question, she then replies with let us know if you expect to get a settlement from your WC case, I was actually shocked to read that after being told we did not have to be concerned about that. I feel as if we was just told what we wanted to hear that it would make us actually feel as if we was going to get our financials back in order. Just the opposite , with loss of a vehicle If i get the chance to go back to work we are going to have to figure out how cause she works South and I work North and usually different hours and days off. We first was under the impression that all our creditors was going into this and would be a one payment and we could take a deep breath of relief after having our heads under water being held down with the debt. Nope when we got our papers to look over to see what all was included our other car was a pay outside the plan. no biggie. They just did not say anything till we came up to sign to release the other car. If I leave you any advise at all! Do not do it unless you have really been informed of the bankruptcy by either someone that has filed, or through online discovery. I will Give it a 2 because if my wife was writing this it would be 0 stars.

Mr. Gooding is a very kind and caring attorney. His staff, so kind and loving, literally saved me from going to the ER by answering a single question after Mr. Gooding saved me a great deal of money. He didnt have to do that. I will recommend him and his staff to everyone I know because they really care about people's lives. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Karla

100% professional, TOP NOTCH!

Mr. Gooding and the professionals in his office were incredibly helpful throughout the entire process of my filing. Mr. Gooding himself went above and beyond to ensure that each step was as simple and understandable as possible. I am very pleased with the outcome in which my case took place. Thanks so much Gooding Law Firm!