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Robert O'Brien

Robert O'Brien

An Attorney who puts the Client FIRST! www.bankruptcyNHattorney.com
  • Bankruptcy
  • Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont
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Biography

I was first admitted to practice law in Iowa and Nebraska in 1984, before moving to New England in 2002. My practice is primarily helping individuals and businesses with financial matters and creditor disputes, including landlord/tenant issues.

Currently serving New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Vermont, I offer free initial consultation in a client's home or office, or at several convenient locations.

My philosophy is to provide the consumer/home owner/business owner with sufficient information to determine the necessary steps to take to improve or correct the situation, from which a workable, acceptable solution can be reached.

Practice Area
Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Additional Practice Areas
  • Individual and Joint personal bankruptcy
  • Investment/Rental Realty Restructuring
  • Business Restructuring
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    I answer all of your questions before you decide on whether and how to proceed.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Your "credit" card cannot be used to pay for the bankruptcy fees or costs; I accept electronic payments. I also work with you on an affordable payment plan when the circumstances require it.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Massachusetts
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New Hampshire
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Vermont
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney
Robert L. O'Brien, Attorney at Law
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Presently, my practice is limited to helping individuals and businesses through the Bankruptcy Process under chapters 7, 11, 12 & 13. I believe every debtor deserves to be in first place for a change. It is time for a fresh start with a clean slate for YOU. I have 38 years of legal experience in municipal law and general practice, including family law, tax law, estate planning, collection and zoning & land use planning matters.
Assistant City Attorney
Council Bluffs IA City Attorney's Office
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Education
Creighton University School of Law
J.D. (1984) | Law
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Creighton University
B.S. (1982) | Business Administration
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Awards
A+ Rating
Better Business Bureau
Professional Associations
Vermont State Bar
Member
Current
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New Hampshire Bar Association
Member
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Massachusetts State Bar
Member
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Websites & Blogs
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Rob O'Brien, Bankruptcy Attorney
Legal Answers
6 Questions Answered
Q. We filed chapter 7 bankruptcy on 2/23/2021. We have 4 kids and got the 3rd stimulus. Can trustee take our stimulus?
A: If there is any question about the stimulus payment belonging to you, consider amending your schedule C to claim it as exempt property under the wildcard exemption.
Q. How do I file for a Motion for a Relief from Stay in NH? Tenant filed for Chapter 7 before signing his lease.
A: Unless you as the landlord secured a writ of possession from the state court prior to the filing of the tenant's bankruptcy petition, you will be required to file a motion for an order for relief from the automatic stay from the bankruptcy court. From the date of the filing of the motion, it will take about 30 days to get to a hearing on the motion.
Q. Why would a chapter 13 trustee take excess tax refunds if the payment plan is 100% funded payback?
A: Greetings!

Chapter 13 plans are funded by "disposable income" of the chapter 13 bankruptcy estate, which is based on "household income". Included in most NH chapter 13 plans is a provision that requires chapter 13 debtors to pay over to the trustee all income tax refunds that exceed $1,200, regardless of whether it is an individual or joint case. Since 'disposable income' represents the household income after taxes and required deductions, less approved living expenses for the household; any income tax refund for a particular year would have increased disposable income had it not been deducted as withholding taxes excluded from the determination of chapter 13 disposable income. To minimize the amount of expected income tax refunds, each wage earners w-4's should be carefully reviewed and adjusted accordingly. ... Read More
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Contact & Map
Meeting at your convenience in your home or office in NH or MA
appointments available any time of day & day of the week
Emergency filings are easily handled
Convenience, NH 03000
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U.S. Mail address
P.O. Box 357
New Boston, NH 03070-0357
Telephone: (603) 741-0411
Fax: (603) 250-0822