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Professional Information
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| State Admitted |
TX
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| Year Admitted |
1972
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| State Bar Number |
01399500
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| Honors and Awards |
Pro Bono Award from Voluntary Legal Services 1999 - 2001
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| Memberships |
TX state bar, Travis County Bar Association; Licensed to practice U.S. Court of Appeals 1983; U.S. District Courts Western, Northern and Eastern District and U.S. Patent and Trademark Appeals.
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| Prior Legal Employment |
Founding member of Presidio Theaters in Austin, General counsel and vice president(1972-1988). Board member Hill Country Life, Inc 1982-1987, Chairman 1986. General Counsel, Matney Bros. Shoes 1990-1991.
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| Representative Clients: |
Representing small business and individuals in Austin area for 15 years. My knowledge of the internal operations of more than 100 businesses allows me to analyze and identify the problems and solutions to financial crises facing clients.
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| Specific Experience |
Numerous client have successfully been able to get a fresh start discharging credit card debt, judgments and taxes, where the law allows.
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| Mission Statement |
The fundamental goal of the bankruptcy laws is to give honest but unfortunate debtors a new opportunity in life and a clear field for future effort, unhampered by the pressure and discouragement of preexisting debt. -- The United State Supreme Court 1934.
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| Additional Information |
President for the Texas Research Society for Alcoholism. Past board member of Austin Choral Union and Downhome Ranch. Active in recovery community for 17 years.
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Education
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| Law School |
University of Houston
Juris Doctor, 1972
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| Undergraduate School |
University of Houston
Political Science
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Areas of Practice
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| Areas of Practice |
- Business Bankruptcy
- Collections
- Commercial Banking
- Consumer Bankruptcy
- Consumer Credit
- Creditor's Rights
- Debt Consolidation
- Debtor's Rights
- Foreclosures
- Mortgages
- Repossessions
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John E. Athey, P.C., Attorney at Law
Specializing in Consumer and Business Debt Relief and Bankruptcy Matters | |
