Fugate Law Firm

Fugate Law Firm is a bankruptcy attorney in Merrillville, IN. The firm serves all of Northern Indiana and focuses on helping clients stop credit card and medical bill collections, garnishments, foreclosures, and bank levies. Kenneth Fugate provides expert Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy services. The firm offers free consultations to advise clients on which chapter is best suited for their financial situation and to discuss costs.

Chapter 7 bankruptcy is described as a fast and effective way to eliminate unsecured debt, including credit card debt, medical bills, and payday loans, with the process usually taking three to four months. Chapter 13 can eliminate unsecured debt and provides assistance with secured debts such as houses and cars. A well-crafted Chapter 13 plan can provide benefits unavailable in a Chapter 7. The firm also handles foreclosure and repossession matters, helping clients save houses and vehicles, stop foreclosures, and get house payments caught up through bankruptcy. Second mortgages may be removed, and delinquent vehicle payments can be addressed, sometimes reducing the amount owed and interest rates.

Fugate Law Firm distinguishes itself by providing free credit rebuilding information after bankruptcy, organized to help clients improve their credit. The firm emphasizes treating clients with compassion and understanding, recognizing the stress that debt causes. The business holds a rating of 4.80 based on 67 reviews.

The firm is known for a strong local reputation reflected in consistently high customer ratings and a steady record of repeat and referred customers. Fugate Law Firm addresses the specific legal needs of debtors in Merrillville and the broader Northern Indiana region.