Introduction

For a free consultation for consumer bankruptcy in Western or Central Oklahoma, please contact me today. Evening appointments are available for those who have to work during the day.

In the meantime, please read my Bankruptcy FAQ, as well as my Oklahoma consumer bankruptcy blog.

Besides bankruptcy, I also do a limited number of military law cases.

Bankruptcy Law

I help working class Oklahomans get relief from debts under the bankruptcy code.

Bankruptcy makes it possible to be free from:

• Credit Card debt
• Medical Bills
• Business Debts
• Debts remaining after car repossessions and foreclosures

Filing bankruptcy can also give you breathing room to stop aggressive creditor actions such as:

• Foreclosing on your home
• Repossession of your vehicles
• Garnishments of wages or bank accounts
• Harassing phone calls

Because each case is unique, no one should rely on this site or any other site for legal advice. I encourage you to call 405-494-0562 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your individual needs. You can also read through my FAQ on bankruptcy to find answers to some frequently asked questions. (For any history buffs out there, I have written a longer length article on the history of Oklahoma’s bankruptcy exemptions that might be of interest.)

Please note though that I currently am only taking cases in the federal court for the Western District of Oklahoma (Central and Western Oklahoma).

This map shows the counties in the Western District:

Map of the Federal court districts of Oklahoma

More information on the communities I serve can be found here.

For more information on bankruptcy, please check out: Is Bankruptcy the Answer (a online brochure published by the Oklahoma Bar Association)

Estate Planning

I am now offering estate planning services for Oklahomans. These services include:

• Wills – the minimal protection that every person should have for estate planning. I charge a flat rate of $250 for most wills. (I will tell you on your first appointment, in the unlikely event that your will will cost more.)
• Revocable Trusts – a flexible tool that can be useful for people who want to avoid putting their loved ones through the time consuming and costly probate process. Most revocable trusts can be created at a flat rate of $750 (I will tell you on your first appointment if your trust will cost more). I also include a free “spill-over” simple will (to arrange for the disposition of any assets that you fail to move into your trust) with this service.
• Irrevocable Trusts – Often are used to enable people who have more than $80,000 in assets (not including their home and vehicles) to qualify for the VA’s “Aid and assistance” program. It is also sometimes used for medicaid planning purposes (but please understand that under current law there is a 5 year “look back” period”). Most irrevocable trusts can be created at a flat rate of $1,250 (I will tell you on your first appointment if your trust will cost more). I also include a free “spill-over” simple will (to arrange for the disposition of any assets that you fail to move into your trust) with this service.
• LGBT Estate Planning – Estate planning for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) couples in Oklahoma can be tricky. I can help you to protect your assets and prevent homophobic family members and courts from interfering with having your wishes carried out, most often through the use of a trust.

For a free consultation to discuss your options, please contact me at 405-494-0562 today.

Military Law

I have practiced in the area of Military/G.I. Rights law since 2006.

Most of my past clients have been members of the US Army and reserves who seeking an early discharge from the military or who were dealing with the consequences of having gone AWOL.

Today I work with a select number of servicemembers who are seeking to be discharged from the Army based on the issue of conscientious objection to war. I also conduct trainings for attorneys and GI Rights counselors in the area of military law.

Servicemembers with other needs are encouraged to contact the G.I. Rights Hotline or the Military Law Task Force of the National Lawyers Guild for information on attorneys in their area who can assist them, as well as other helpful resources.

Please also check out my List of Military Law Resources.

About JMB

Education:

• 2000 B.A. Bible with a Christian Ministry Emphasis, Institute for Christian Studies (now Austin Graduate School of Theology)
• 2005 J.D. Oklahoma City University School of Law (bankruptcy-related classes included Bankruptcy, Secured Transactions and an independent research class on the history of bankruptcy exemptions under Oklahoma law)

Bar Memberships:

• Supreme Court of Oklahoma
• Western District of Oklahoma, US District Court
• Eastern District of Oklahoma, US District Court
• Authorized to practice before all US military courts-martial worldwide under the provisions of the UCMJ and the MCM

Affiliations:

• Member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
• Member of the Bankruptcy and Reorganization Section of the Oklahoma Bar Association
• Co-Chair of the Military Law Task Force of the National Lawyers Guild
• Past Regional Vice President of the National Lawyers Guild
• Member of  IWW Industrial Union #650

Family:

I am proud to be part of a family of lawyers. My father, two of my brothers, and one sister-in-law all practice law.

Contact

Telephone: 405-494-0562

Fax: 866-757-8785

Email: girightslawyer@gmail.com

Postal Mail: 502 NE 16th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Disclaimer & Notice

General Disclaimers: This website is designed to provide general information for clients and those browsing our firm’s website and should not be construed as legal advice, or legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. This web site is designed for general information only. The information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship.

Any reference on this website to results obtained in a particular matter does not infer the probability of success for any prospective client in regard to any particular case, as each case stands on it own merits.

Geographic Limitations for bankruptcy cases: I am admitted to practice before the bankruptcy courts in the Western and Eastern districts of Oklahoma. I am unable to take your bankruptcy case at this time if you lived the majority of the last six months in the Northern district of Oklahoma (Craig, Creek, Delaware, Mayes, Nowata, Osage, Ottawa, Rogers, Tulsa and Washington counties) or in another state.

Required legal notice under Title 11 of the US Code: We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for relief under the Bankruptcy Code.