Law Office of D.G. Van Bergen, P.A.

We Help You Find Financial Relief

We provide efficient legal solutions that will protect your assets and resolve difficult financial issues so you can be hopeful for the future.

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Are your financial problems keeping you awake at night?
Have you unplugged your phone to avoid harassing calls?
Are you feeling depressed and having bad thoughts?

We know how you feel. Many of our clients felt like there was no way out of their situation…and that there never would be.

There comes a point at which financial difficulties turn into more than that. But sometimes a visit with a bankruptcy attorney can do more to relieve your sadness and despair than any psychotherapist will ever do. You don’t need someone to help you “think happy thoughts.” You need someone to help you get yourself out of debt.

That’s our job. It’s what we do.

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Top 3 Myths About Bankruptcy

Not everything you’ve heard about bankruptcy is true. In fact, there are several myths about bankruptcy floating around. And if you buy into these myths, you may never take action to get yourself out of a difficult situation – one that seems to be escalating.

Myth 1: It’s hard to file bankruptcy because of new laws that have been passed.

Truth: Bankruptcy is easy to file when you meet the legal criteria to do so. In fact, more bankruptcies are being filed in America now that at any other time in history.

If bankruptcy is something you’re considering and you’d like to know whether or not you are eligible to file, please pick up the phone and give us a call. Our initial client consultation is complimentary. There is no charge…no obligation…and we can help you make the best decision for you and your family.

You’ll be amazed at the relief you will feel when just this one simple question is answered:

“Am I eligible to file bankruptcy?”

And we can answer that question for you in a single consultation.

Myth 2: You will lose important assets like your house and your car if you file bankruptcy.

Truth: One big reason people hesitate to file bankruptcy is the fear of losing important assets. If you’re concerned about your house and cars, it’s time you know the truth. Bankruptcy can help you keep your house and your car. In fact, bankruptcy can stop foreclosure, prevent a bank from repossessing vehicles and even get your car back if it has been repossessed.

Myth 3: You can’t file for bankruptcy if you have a job (especially a good job).

Truth: The three biggest causes of bankruptcy are: medical bills, job loss, and divorce. While job loss is a contributor, you should know that you don’t have to be unemployed to file bankruptcy. And on the other hand, having a good or even a great job doesn’t prevent you from filing either! People who are unemployed, employed, self-employed and even “rich” file bankruptcy every day. What matters is your ability to meet your financial obligations (i.e., debt payments) or not.

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Law Office of D.G. Van Bergen, P.A.

DEBORAH G. VAN BERGEN

Deborah Van Bergen started this law firm in 2002 to meet the needs of the community in a kind compassionate manor. She has always made sure her office staff treats her clients with respect and compassion. Ms. Van Bergen graduated from The University Of Virginia, then went on to get her law degree at the University of Baltimore in 1997 and has been a member of the Maryland Bar since 1998. During her career she has represented thousands of debtors in bankruptcy cases throughout Maryland. She resides in Anne Arundel County and enjoys spending time with her family and her pets when not working.

If you are struggling with debt give our office a call for a free consultation. Maybe you are considering bankruptcy because you have grown tired of the phone calls from collectors, maybe you are being sued or maybe your wages are being garnished. Maybe you are scared you vehicle will be repossessed or have questions if there is anything you can do about high interest car loans. Maybe your house payments are behind or you have tax debt. Please give our office a call and stop worrying and wondering what you can do and ask the questions you have for free.

Our office can help you with:

Credit Card Debt
Understanding Debt Settlement
Wage Garnishments being prevented, stopped and in some cases getting the money returned to you
Foreclosure prevention
Tax Debt
Medical Bills
Harassing Phone Calls
Credit Repair

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What Our Clients Says

TESTIMONIALS

Deborah Van Bergen (Debbie) handled my bankruptcy claim at a time in my life where I was struggling...she made me feel at ease, explained everything carefully, and handled my case with professionalism, while at the same time making me feel like a human being, not just a number or a dollar sign. I would recommend her whole-heartedly!!

DoreenCLIENT

She was able to help me finally learn and grow with the financial trouble I was in and now I look at things financially differently. She is also an absolute sweetheart and does anything she can to help and explain anything your confused about and makes court a lot easier nerves wise. She is an excellent attorney, and I would tell anyone to go to her especially if you want an honest opinion of what is going on. I couldn’t be more thankful for her coming into the picture and helping me get out of the financial debt I was in. I also learned a lot.

JackieCLIENT

I was referred to Deborah through a friend. I needed a bankruptcy lawyer. I had been told she was good, efficient, and knew how to get things done. All of this was true. When I got to her office she made me feel comfortable. Not knowing what to expect she explained everything to me step by step. I could go on forever about how great she is. All I can say if you need a great lawyer she's the lawyer you want standing by your side.

SuzanneCLIENT

Deborah has been fantastic in helping me with my bankruptcy situation. She stood with my every step of the way both in keeping me informed of the progress as well as helping me to make the right decisions and getting a reasonable plan in place to resolve my situation. She also went above and beyond in guiding me through my mortgage modification which was not a part of my bankruptcy plan. She has been a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend her services.

DougCLIENT

Every experience I've ever had with Deborah Van Bergen was great. She answered every question, even when I felt I was bugging her or getting on her nerves. She assured me it is about me and I was not bothering. This is her job. I was comfortable with telling her anything she requested. She is quick. She makes sure you do what you are supposed to do. VERY, VERY, THOROUGH! Her prices are great. I would RECOMMEND her to anyone for any type of case. SHE HELPS in Every ASPECT from beginning to end. Her best PRO~ is that she follows up quickly and doesn't act like her case load is too heavy to respond. Thank you, Deborah Van Bergen again!

REWCLIENT

Debbie is such a wonderful attorney. My house was going into foreclose and on top of that my paycheck was also getting garnished. Debbie was able to stop the foreclose AND get all the monies back that was garnished. While going through this difficult time, Debbie gave me her personal cell phone number so I could reach her at any time. I called her numerous of times after hours and even on weekends and she answered all my calls. I would not have been able to do all of this without her. I highly recommend her to anyone I know.

AnonymousCLIENT

Let Us Help You Find Financial Relief

Your financial situation is likely taking a toll on you:

You may feel trapped and need to talk to someone you can trust.

You may feel anxious and need to find out what you can and can’t do.

You may feel tired and need some hope to keep you going.

Or maybe you just want to ask someone what you should do next?

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