Mark S. Buckley CFP

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.

• Bankruptcy
• Personal Injury
• Estate Planning

• Debt settlement negotiation
• Car Accidents

• 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

Massachusetts

Since 2003

Rhode Island

Since 1991

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.

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.

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.

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

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Bankruptcy Law Network

September 24, 2018

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November 8, 2019

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CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER

College of Financial Planning