Richard James Symmes

State of Practice : Washington
Member Since: 5/12/2011
Last Answer: 12/27/2011
Total Answered Questions 282 Free Answers on the LawQA Network

About Me

Richard J. Symmes, Esq. is a Seattle native and the principal attorney at Symmes Law Group, PLLC. Mr. Symmes currently focuses his practice on bankruptcy and debt settlement matters and is an experienced bankruptcy advocate, having filed and prepared numerous bankruptcy petitions prior to starting his own firm. While in law school Mr. Symmes clerked at All Pro Sports and Entertainment in Denver, Colorado, where he participated in the representation of marquee NFL and PGA athletes in player grievances, endorsement contracts, standard player contracts, business incorporations and trademark disputes. Mr. Symmes is also well versed in business, trademark, and sports and entertainment matters. Prior to forming Symmes Law Group, PLLC Mr. Symmes was an associate attorney at two respected law firms in Denver, Colorado where his practice primarily involved bankruptcy, business and insurance defense. Mr. Symmes is a graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law where he was the Vice President and Community Director of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society as well as a Staff Editor for the University of Denver Sports and Entertainment Law Journal. Mr. Symmes earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington in Seattle where he double majored in economics and communications.

Firm Information

  • Firm Address
    1001 4th Ave Ste 3200
    Seattle, WA 98154
  • Contact Details

Areas of Practice

  • Bankruptcy

Accreditations

Testimonials

  • You can benefit like me from Symmes Law Group!

    When I first came Symmes Law Group for an appointment for a Debt Consolidation I was a little nervous since I do not know what to expect and when I first meet Richard he feel me comfortable on questions that I have and my concerns having not going through this process before. His expert professionalism in the field that you are consulting him makes you feel confident that you went to the right person that could help you and I know that anyone that comes to him will benefit them the same way that it did to me.
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Answers

If I filed bankruptcy in 2005 can I file chapter 7 again?
Will moving in with my boyfriend affect my bankruptcy?
Can my attorneys fees for my bankruptcy be discharged in Chapter 7?
Do I still need to list al of my assets in the petition?
Will my bankruptcy records be made public?
How do I identify the trustees for my bankruptcy case?
Can I file for bankruptcy if I got a summons for unsecured credit card debt?
How will my estranged husband's bankruptcy affect me?
Will my vehicle be repossessed if I file bankruptcy and have a title loan?
Can I refile bankruptcy after being discharged in 2006?
Can a creditor still call me at work after my bankruptcy is discharged?
Will creditors take the money from social security for the second mortgage?
How do you protect yourself from losing assets like a car in a chapter 7?
Can I apply for a credit card after over a year of filing for a chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Can my spouse file bankruptcy and divorce without me?
Is it possible to add more debt after I file for a chapter 13 bankruptcy?
Would my boyfriend be liable for the debt of my credit cards if I file bankruptcy?
Is there anything that I can do to keep my car after filing chapter 7?
Do I still need to pay my outstanding debt on a vehicle that has already been repossessed?
How does filing bankruptcy work?
In a bankruptcy action is the debtor able to choose which debts are discharged?
What should I do if a bank is suing me for unpaid credit card money?
Should we reaffirm our mortgage debt while filing a chapter 7 bankruptcy?
How can I stop a garnishment on my wages?
What does filing for bankruptcy protect me from?
What happens if I cannot pay my bankruptcy payments?
Will my bankruptcy record be public?
Do I need an attorney to file chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Can I keep my car and file for bankruptcy?
How can I save my home in a bankruptcy?
How long can I stay in my house after bankruptcy?
What is the chapter 13 filing fee?
What does a median income mean in a chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Can bankruptcy eliminate medical bills?
Can I keep my car after bankruptcy?
How much does it cost to file a chapter 13 bankruptcy?
Can legal fees be included in my bankruptcy plan?
What is the best way to find a reliable bankruptcy attorney?
What can I do if I cant afford to make payments on my credit cards?
Can I strip my second mortgage in a chapter 13 if my first mortgage exceeds the value of my home?
How quickly can I file for bankruptcy?
Will I be able to keep my credit cards after bankruptcy?
Can I rent an apartment if I file for bankruptcy?
What does a relief of stay mean?
What else can I do besides filing for bankruptcy a second time?
Is there a way to file for bankruptcy by myself?
What will happen during a bankruptcy if I am not paying the mortgage?
How long can I live in my home if I declared chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Can a bankruptcy eliminate a real state debt?
How much time do I have to file for bankruptcy?
Do bankruptcy cases take a long time?
Is concealment of assets grounds for bankruptcy fraud?
Is there a way to expedite the bankruptcy process?
Can I keep my bankruptcy file private?
Are student loans dischargeable in bankruptcy?
What should I do if my home is in foreclosure?
If I file for bankruptcy will it take away my car?
What can I do if I filed for bankruptcy and then got into a car accident?
Can I reaffirm my credit card debt?
How does losing my job affect my chapter 13 bankruptcy trustee?
What happens to my credit after bankruptcy?
Can I file for bankruptcy if a credit card company is suing me?
How much time does it take for a bankruptcy file to be finalized?
How long after bankruptcy can I purchase a home?
How much debt should I have in order to file for bankruptcy?
What type of bankruptcy do I qualify for?
Will unemployment affect my bankruptcy file?
Do I still have to pay after the garnishment is discharged in bankruptcy?
If I file bankruptcy, can I add a closed credit card with a balance still owed?
Is it advisable to quit your job before bankruptcy?
Can I be sued by a law firm representing a credit card company for debt?
Can I file for bankruptcy online?
Can I keep my car if I file for bankruptcy?
Is it required to have a credit report ready before I file for bankruptcy?
Can I hire someone to file for bankruptcy for me?
Can my creditors still demand money if my bankruptcy is dismissed?
How long will my bankruptcy remain on my file?
Can I file for bankruptcy if I am unemployed?
How do I exempt cash in my filing for bankruptcy for chapter 7?
How can I exempt my 401(k) in bankruptcy?
Is it legal for collection agencies to call me at anytime?
Can my wife and I file for bankruptcy jointly?
Can you keep your vehicle if you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Will I be able to erase my student loans if I file for bankruptcy?
Can I file for bankruptcy separate from my spouse?
Can I rent a home after filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy?
What is a chapter 7 bankruptcy?
What debts cannot be discharged in bankruptcy?
Can I really file bankruptcy without a lawyer?
What is a discharge in bankruptcy?
What is the difference between chapter 7 and chapter 13?
What are my options if I owe on an old credit card bill?
Which states are community property states with respect to bankruptcy?
When are student loans dischargeable?
Can I keep my house and file chapter 7?
What if I filed for chapter 13 and lost my job?
Do I file for chapter 7, 11, or 13 bankruptcy?
What should I do if a credit card company filed a civil action hearing against me?
What should we do if we filed chapter 7 bankruptcy on a credit card they are wanting us to reaffirm that debt?
What is the Reaffirmation Agreement?
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