Mark S. Buckley CFP

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Summary

Attorney Mark Buckley has provided thousands of free debt-consultations to clients in all of Rhode Island's 39 cities and towns and nearby Massachusetts. He is the only bankruptcy attorney in Rhode Island who is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and he will help you understand the difference between debt consolidation scams, credit counseling and bankruptcy relief. Attorney Buckley was honored to serve on the attorney advisory committee to the United States Bankruptcy Court (District of Rhode Island), is among the few lawyers who are full-time bankruptcy debtor attorneys, and is a member of the National Association of Consumer bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA). Serving RI and MA, Mark Buckley has offered private telephone, office and in-home consultations for over 26 years, and has filed an estimated 3,000 chapter 7 cases. He only takes a case if he is confident it will be successful. He also can help you establish a 720 credit score after your bankruptcy case is complete.
Attorney Buckley also offers debt-settlement services for clients who wish to solve their financial problems outside of filing bankruptcy. He works to negotiate favorable repayment terms or lump-sum settlements and frequently settles debts for half the original amount.

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy
Personal Injury
Estate Planning

Additional Practice Areas

Debt settlement negotiation
Car Accidents

Fees

Free Consultation
For all bankruptcy matters
Credit Cards Accepted
Visa, Mastercard and Discover. For bankruptcy services, however, the credit card can't be from the client.
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Reasonable fees quoted during telephonic consultation

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Massachusetts
Since 2003

Rhode Island
Since 1991

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Professional Experience

ATTORNEY: Attorney Mark S. Buckley, CFP; 2008 - Current; Chapter 7 consumer bankruptcy representation and debt counseling for Rhode Island and Massachusetts residents.

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER: Merrill Lynch Fenner and Pierce; 2006 - 2008; Worked with high net worth clients maximizing and protecting wealth.

ATTORNEY: Law Offices of Mark Buckley; 1991 - 2005; RI/ MA attorney practicing in area of personal bankruptcy, wills, real estate and personal injury.

Education

College Of Financial Planning: Financial Planning; 2005 - 2005; Comprehensive study of financial planning culminating in a 10 hour exam.

Suffolk University Law School: J.D | law; 1988 - 1991; Honors: Moot Court (best speaker - honorable mention)

Bob Jones University: B.S | Business Admin/ Marketing; 1984 - 1988; Activities: President of 800 member University Business Association, VP of Kappa Chi Literary Society, intramural basketball and volleyball.

Awards

Top Rated Attorney: Avvo; 2019; Superb Attorney Rating

Client's Choice Award: Avvo; 2019; Awarded to attorneys with Five Star reviews

Client Champion: Martindale Hubbell; 2019

Client Distinction Award: Martindale Hubbell - Lawyers.com; 2016; Recognized for excellence in quality of service, value, communication and responsiveness.

Professional Associations

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys: Member; 2004 - Current

Massachusetts State Bar: Member; 2003 - Current

Rhode Island State Bar: Member; 1991 - Current

Attorney Advisory Committee US Bankruptcy Court - RI: committee member; 2003 - 2005

Publications

Articles & Publications

DO I HAVE TO GIVE UP MY PETS IN BANKRUPTCY?: Bankruptcy Law Network; September 24, 2018

Speaking Engagements

Estate Planning 101: 7 Steps , Corporate Headquarters: November 8, 2019; Citizens Bank; 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.

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