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What Our Clients & Other Attorneys Say About Dorothy Bunce

She is the best!
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“Dorothy is the best!! What else do I need to say. She is professional and helpful in every way. If you are worried about what to do next.....you need Dorothy!! I am so happy I contacted her before I did anything. Thank you Dorothy”

J Steinbaugh

Jan 30, 2018
Ms. Bunce is an excellent legal champion for her clients. I endorse this lawyer.
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“Ms. Bunce is an excellent legal champion for her clients. She helps them through difficult tax and bankruptcy issues and always has their best interest at heart. I endorse this lawyer.”

Anne-Marie B.

Dec 14, 2017
I highly respect her and would recommend her.
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“Ms. Bunce is very knowledgeable in all areas of debt, consumer credit, and bankruptcy. I often find myself agreeing with her in her opinions. I highly respect her and would recommend her.”

Adrienne H.

Dec 14, 2017
I endorse this lawyer. She is also well respected by her peers in the legal community.
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“I endorse this lawyer. I have followed her responses on Avvo and have been impressed with her knowledge in the area of bankruptcy. She is also well respected by her peers in the legal community.”

Nicole O.

Dec 14, 2017
Attorney Bunce is an extremely knowledgeable attorney. The community is lucky to have her.
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“I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Bunce is an extremely knowledgeable attorney. She gives freely of her time to answer questions on Avvo and does so with expertise. The community is lucky to have her.”

Amber A.

Dec 14, 2017
I highly endorse this lawyer. Dorothy is a highly skilled and well-known attorney in the legal community for her outstanding professionalism and work ethic.
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“I highly endorse this lawyer. Dorothy is a highly skilled and well-known attorney in the legal community for her outstanding professionalism and work ethic. I highly recommend this lawyer to anyone who needs quality legal representation.”

Channika D.

Dec 14, 2017
Attorney Bunce is respected by colleagues and is dedicated to the field and her clients.
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“Attorney Bunce is respected by colleagues and is dedicated to the field and her clients. She is a relentless attorney who goes the extra mile for her clients. Her experience makes her uniquely qualified to provide the practical advice that matters most to clients. I endorse this attorney because, in addition to those qualities, I believe that she can be trusted to handle the case to the best of her ability.”

Kevin N.

Dec 14, 2017
I wholeheartedly endorse attorney Dorothy Bunce. She consistently provides some of the most spot-on and technically accurate answers to various bankruptcy questions.
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“I wholeheartedly endorse attorney Dorothy Bunce. She consistently provides some of the most spot-on and technically accurate answers to various bankruptcy questions while at the same time maintaining a laser-like focus on the key practical implications for those posing the questions. Attorney Bunce also has a unique ability to communicate complex and nuanced concepts in a way that is easy to understand and apply. It is also clear from her responses that she has direct experience with, and has first-hand knowledge of, the vast array of legal and factual issues that seem to repeat themselves in many consumer debtor cases. Attorney Bunce is also prolific and fearless in responding to questions. Many times Ms. Bunce is the only attorney that will address questions that defy easy answers. In short, Dorothy Bunce is the real deal and I can only imagine how grateful her clients must be.”

Ted Z.

Dec 14, 2017
Ms. Bunce is an attorney who exhibits an understanding of legal advocacy that truly sets her apart.
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“Ms. Bunce is an attorney who exhibits an understanding of legal advocacy that truly sets her apart. Her answers on Avvo are thoughtful, relevant, and compassionate. I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer.”

Zaheer S.

Dec 14, 2017
I endorse Ms. Bunce. Her Las Vegas clients are a fortunate group to have the benefit of her expertise in this field.
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“I endorse Ms. Bunce. While I am relatively new to the Q&A section of Avvo, I must say I have been so impressed by the time Ms. Bunce devotes to answering user questions. Her answers are always thoughtful, complete and on point. Ms. Bunce obviously knows bankruptcy law. Her Las Vegas clients are a fortunate group to have the benefit of her expertise in this field. And, the Avvo community and users are fortunate to have such an avid participant on the site!”

Angela S.

Dec 14, 2017
I would refer any prospective clients in the Las Vegas area to Dorothy without hesitation.
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“From her responses, it is clear to me that Dorothy her clients’ interest placed number one, as she is quick to point out when a person would be better served by taking an action other than bankruptcy. However, she has also shown with her answers on Avvo that she has an excellent understanding of bankruptcy law. Her analyses consistently reveal her ability to cut to the chase and get to the heart of the issue at hand. Her answers and her videos give both clients and other attorneys an excellent resource about bankruptcy law and practice. I would refer any prospective clients in the Las Vegas area to Dorothy without hesitation.”

Robert G.

Dec 14, 2017
I endorse this lawyer. I would certainly recommend Dorothy to any potential client that needed assistance with bankruptcy matters in her area.
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“I endorse this lawyer. Dorothy is a great contributor to AVVO. She has wonderful insights, is supportive and helpful. it is always a pleasure to read her posts and articles. I would certainly recommend Dorothy to any potential client that needed assistance with bankruptcy matters in her area.”

Karina L.

Dec 14, 2017
Experience counts!
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“When it comes to medical and legal issues, experience counts. I arrived at my 341 creditors meeting very early and saw nearly a dozen meetings with the court trustee. During nearly every one the trustee chastised the bankruptcy filer’s attorney for errors or omissions. When Ms. Bunce and I walked up to the table for my meeting, the trustee knows that Ms. Bunce is the most experienced, most knowledgeable, most professional attorney he would be dealing with all day. My meeting was short, fast, and painless. I firmly believe it was because of Ms. Bunce’s known competency and history. Experience counts! I wanted an attorney that knows and has seen everything. Based on my research the choice was obvious and I am so glad that I had Ms. Bunce representing me during this difficult time.”

Jacqueline

Nov 29, 2017
I endorse this lawyer. Dorothy has a wealth of knowledge and takes time out of her day to help those who need legal assistance.
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“I endorse this lawyer. Dorothy has a wealth of knowledge and takes time out of her day to help those who need legal assistance.”

Shari V.

Nov 08, 2017
Dorothy has been very supportive and caring throughout the entire nerve recking bankruptcy process.
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“Dorothy has been very supportive and caring throughout the entire nerve-racking bankruptcy process. She is thorough in her explanations and empathetic. It has now been seven years since I went through the process and she is still willing to answer questions. She is also very quick in her responses. I will and have recommended Dorothy to any family member or friends. Thank you Dorothy for your continuous support!”

Robert

Aug 22, 2017
There were no issues at the hearing and I am happy to recommend her to anyone.
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“Dorothy helped me navigate the process of Chapter 7. I was able to file without my husband, as it was my debt. She also worked with me to ensure we met the means test. There were no issues at the hearing and I am happy to recommend her to anyone.”

Anonymous

Jul 11, 2017
Ms. Bunce is professional, bright and finds creative solutions to complex legal problems. I endorse this lawyer.
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“Ms. Bunce is professional, bright and finds creative solutions to complex legal problems. I endorse this lawyer.”

Oscar R.

Jun 19, 2017
Mrs. Bunce is highly experienced and knowledgeable in his field.
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“Mrs. Bunce is highly experienced and knowledgeable in his field, and is a regular contributor to Avvo and dedicates a significant amount of her limited time to helping people answer questions in this area.”

Thomas K.

May 27, 2017
It is with the greatest of pleasure that I highly endorse Dorothy.
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“It is with the greatest of pleasure that I highly endorse Dorothy. Not that she needs my endorsement as she is truly the leader of our AVVO online Q and A. Dorothy has literally given years and hundreds of hours of her time in answering questions for persons she will never meet nor receive a fee. Dorothy is just as quick to advise someone not to file bankruptcy and look at other options when it would be so easy to make bankruptcy the answer to all problems on the bankruptcy q&a. She looks at persons as individuals and not case numbers and offers real empathy for the client. She understands what our clients are facing as her bio clearly states. If you live in the Vegas area it will not be a gamble to see Dorthy for your debt and lien issues. She is a fantastic lawyer and I consider her a great online friend. To quote Dorothy, "Hope this perspective helps! "”

David P.

May 17, 2017
I endorse this lawyer. She is very informed, very experienced and very wise.
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“I endorse this lawyer. Las Vegas may seem like a long way from my home state of Minnesota, but bankruptcy is a creature of federal law and is quite similar from state to state. Both Ms. Bunce and I are prolific writers of answers on the AVVO legal questions forum. When I answer a question, more than likely she has already answered before I did. I read her answers carefully, and often learn something of value. She is very informed, very experienced and very wise.”

David K.

Mar 25, 2017
Dorothy Bunce is a wonderful and very knowledgeable lawyer.
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“Dorothy Bunce is a wonderful and very knowledgeable lawyer. Always on top of her job and keeps you updated on your case. Highly recommended if you ever need a bankruptcy lawyer.”

Cora

Feb 15, 2017
Dorothy is the most capable attorney I have ever met.
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“I am very happy today finally I got discharge letter, credit card debts are gone, during past 5 months, don't know how many times I looked this name " A fresh start", It touched my heart so much. really. I have to say if I didn't have Dorothy to be my attorney, I wouldn't have today. I owe $60,000 credit card debt, I was going to borrow money to do the debt reduction, it's going to cost me at least $ 25,000 and may take over a year. The reason I find Attorney Dorothy because she only charges 10% of the reduced amount not like other attorneys charge the whole debt amount's 10 %. When I met Dorothy, She suggested me to do chapter 7 bankruptcy, She herself gave up making $ 4000, would rather making $ 1400 and do the complicated bankruptcy paperwork, just because she thinks to borrow new debt to pay the old debt is bad action , She said having a fresh start of my life is better for me, and she has the confidence to make it happen. Other people told me if I have a job income is not low enough , it's gonna fail. But Dorothy told me it's wrong. We start on May, during those months, preparing all kinds of documents, fill forms, we have been sent each other 109 emails ! and I went to her office 6 times, what a work...... I read a lot of people's experience online, some attorney offer lower price get people in, later charge more and more, but not Dorothy, She could asked me to pay more, She spent so much time and energy on my case, especially because of my ignorant, didn't know the right way to calculate income, her had to spend more time re-calculate and explain to me..... My case is complicated because I have stock account, small business, such a mess, over 200 pages of document present, when trustee told me they need more bank documents, I felt I was collapsed.....But Dorothy was calm and at the first time guide me to prepared everything we need. Dorothy is the most capable attorney I have ever met, and She is the nice, kind, confident, hopeful, I asked her to treat her for dinner, she didn't want, I want to give her some gift, she said she didn't need anything, Dorothy is like an angel, I can see her heart , she is not for making money, she is there for helping people. I am here giving all my best blessings and wishes to Dorothy, You have a wonderful weekend.......... ( Sorry my English is not so good . )”

Xu

Nov 11, 2016
It is evident Ms. Bunce has a clear understanding of bankruptcy law.
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“It is evident Ms. Bunce has a clear understanding of bankruptcy law. Her answer's on AVVO are consistently on point. She regularly explains complex bankruptcy issues in a simplistic manner appropriate for a consumer-focused public forum. I endorse Attorney Bunce.”

Aaron L.

Aug 15, 2016
Dorothy Bunce provides excellent guidance during the Chapter 7 process
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“Dorothy Bunce provides excellent guidance during the Chapter 7 process. She was able to put me at ease and all went well. I would recommend Dorothy to anyone who is in need of legal services. She treated me as a friend and I am happy with the caring support she provided.”

Barbara

Jul 21, 2016
From that initial moment, all the way until today we are certain that was the best choice we could have made.
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“Part of the reason we dug ourselves so deep into our hole was that we were so afraid of all the unknowns of bankruptcy. We were ashamed, scared, and feeling pretty helpless. As it became more and more evident we were out of options we tried searching online to find a good lawyer at a reasonable price. We had spent quite some time looking and we had Dorothy highlighted from the start. As we searched our narrowing list of Lawyers we found some cheaper, and some from large firms. We just kept on running across Dorothy and her awesome reviews. We finally reached out to her and set up our first meeting. From that initial moment, all the way until today we are certain that was the best choice we could have made. Dorthy made things simple. Dorothy did not judge us. Dorothy kept us up to date and even reminded us when we had important papers due. For the intimidating meeting with the trustee, Dorothy prepped us, was there with us in the courtroom so we felt at ease the whole time. Bankruptcy was not a simple choice in any way. There are many mountains of paperwork, looming due dates, ever-changing court schedules, but Dorothy guided us through it all and set us back on our feet. Thank you for all you have done for our family Dorothy!”

Nolan

Jul 07, 2016
She is an excellent attorney. I happily endorse this lawyer.
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“Attorney Bunce is an expert in Bankruptcy and debt settlement. I consistently see great detailed answers to questions on this forum from her. She is an excellent attorney. I happily endorse this lawyer.”

Ross R.

Jun 09, 2016
She is very down to earth and I believe genuinely concerned for her clients.
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“Dorothy had all the answers to my questions. We spent twice as much time as scheduled to be sure I was clear about my options. She is very down to earth and I believe genuinely concerned for her clients.”

Anonymous

Mar 18, 2016
Thank God I found you!
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“Thank God I found you! I do not know how or why a layperson such as myself would deem they possess the skills AND knowledge to file for bankruptcy on their own…it’s too complicated. Even with you guiding and advising me, it’s overwhelming!”

Robert

Mar 11, 2016
Thank you again for your work with us and now we can truly have a fresh start.
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“Dorothy Bunce at a fresh start was pleasantly supportive and insightful prior to and during the process of our filing. My wife and I have never filed for financial hardship prior to this and we were very apprehensive and anxious about the entire process. She reassured us that if we fully disclose or information and remain vigilant and truthful the process would be relatively smooth. She delivered on her promise, represented us respectfully at a fairly in the presence of the Trustee at fair fee. Thank you again for your work with us and now we can truly have a fresh start.”

Michael

Feb 20, 2016
Attorney Bunce is a rock star and I endorse her.
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“Dorothy Bunce is a terrific attorney. She is extremely knowledgeable about debt, credit and bankruptcy issues. More importantly, she has a very practical approach to problem resolution. In short, Attorney Bunce is a rock star and I endorse her.”

Dana K.

Feb 05, 2016
After our initial consultation, I new Dorothy was the right person to help me navigate through chapter 7 bankruptcy.
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“After enduring 7 years of collection letters, phone calls, and a couple of lawsuits by creditors related to my former business, I finally decided to see if a lawyer could help put my past business failure in the past. I initially chose Dorothy Bunce based on the positive reviews that I found online. After our initial consultation, I new Dorothy was the right person to help me navigate through chapter 7 bankruptcy. Dorothy guided me through all of the steps in the process with professionalism and compassion. She responded to my questions in a timely manner (Even if they were irrelevant to the case) and completed the process without any extra or hidden costs. Bankruptcy may not be for everyone, but you should consider Dorothy for every bankruptcy.”

Jim

Jan 07, 2016
She is extremely helpful and friendly, I wouldn't consider anyone else but her!
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“Dorothy was an excellent attorney. My father and I was very worried about the case and had many questions and concerns. I would consider her an expert in bankruptcy and made the process for us very easy. She is extremely helpful and friendly, I wouldn't consider anyone else but her!”

V Huy

Nov 19, 2015
Dorothy's list of referrals was the reason I took a chance that she would be the person I needed to talk to.
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“When making one of the toughest decisions in my life to file bankruptcy I found myself wondering how do I make a decision on who to hire. Do I go with the flashy television ads and take a chance that I picked the right one, do I ask friends I might know who they used or do I do some research on where to find the right attorney? I decided on the later. In my research I found one attorney that by far stood out in the amount of referrals she had. In my line of work referrals are hard to come by so I know what it takes to get even a happy customer to take the time to same something nice about you. Dorothy's list of referrals was the reason I took a chance that she would be the person I needed to talk to. I will be honest and tell you that I was a little put off by her office at first, but it was not her office I was interested in it was her expertise. Dorothy took the time to put my wife and I at ease about the process we were about to go through. She took the time to explain the different processes and why what she did may or may not work for us. She also pulled no punches in letting us know we created the problem and there are consequences for where we were at financially. We decided to hire Dorothy as our attorney and found her to be every bit of what she said she would be for us. The process flowed exactly as she explained, we followed all her instructions and found the whole thing to be about as painless as a bankruptcy could be. I highly recommend Dorothy G Bunce at A Fresh Start for your Chapter 7 bankruptcy needs. Take the time to meet her and find out that she knows how to help you navigate a very difficult financial situation.”

Jim

Oct 07, 2015
Dorothy Bunce is excellent at what she does, everything went seamlessly and she made us feel very comfortable.
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“Dorothy Bunce is excellent at what she does, everything went seamlessly and she made us feel very comfortable. We would definitely recommend Dorothy to anyone in the Las Vegas area. There was never any question, she always explained everything in great detail. Highly recommend!!!”

Anonymous

Sep 25, 2015
Her knowledge of BK is unreal!
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“Dorothy is AMAZING!! Not because she is understanding and patient (which she definitely is) but because she is highly skilled. Her knowledge of BK is unreal! I consulted with over 7 different BK attorneys in town before retaining Dorothy and I am glad I did. My case was very complicated with judgments, claims, pending lawsuits, collections and more.. My case was filed as a BK-13 then converted to a BK-7. I just got my discharge.... yep...ALL DONE because of Dorothy. Don't go with some attorney that is just selling you on a pitch..Dorothy gets results!!”

NG, T

Sep 17, 2015
If you are looking for a smooth and comforting resolution to your financial problems, don't hesitate to contact Dorothy first.
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“Being close to my mid-seventies, one might imagine having critical financial problems are no walk in the park. Enter Dorothy Bunce. I found Dorothy after many hours of searching online in the Las Vegas area. What a gem! Dorothy was able to settle my concerns starting with my first interview. No more headaches and sleepless nights for me. If you are looking for a smooth and comforting resolution to your financial problems, don't hesitate to contact Dorothy first. She's the best!”

Dennis

Sep 13, 2015
We can't wait to work with you, Dorothy.
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“Dorothy was a great help answered all my question I need to know. All tho we haven't hired her yet we are still in the process of getting all our finances in line so we can get our case going. We can't wait to work with you, Dorothy.”

Rebecca

Aug 19, 2015
I would not hesitate to refer someone to her in need of bankruptcy assistance.
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“Dorothy always provides grounded common sense answers to bankruptcy questions. She knows bankruptcy inside and out and I would not hesitate to refer someone to her in need of bankruptcy assistance.”

Ryan M.

Aug 17, 2015
I know I am not her only client but she made me feel as though I was.
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“Dorothy assisted me in 2009 during a not so great time in my life. She made the process seamless and alleviated a tremendous amount of concerns I had making the entire event less overwhelming.

I have not had contact with her in almost 6 years. I had to reach out to her recently with a question regarding my case. I needed documents and had a few questions. Assuming she would not remember me I went through the script of refreshing her memory. I dreaded having to explain the situation and even be directed to the court for what I needed. I was pleasantly surprised that she remembered me as soon as I said my name. I am in customer service/sales and I have a difficult time remembering people I helped 6 months ago but she remembered me from 6 years ago! I find it highly impressive that an individual of her title, and all of the people she has assisted, remembered me! Not only that, she was incredibly helpful and responded in a timely manner as she indicated she would. I know I am not her only client but she made me feel as though I was. Thank you Dorothy!!”

Heather

Jul 16, 2015
Very compassionate woman, which is extremely helpful in a lawyer.
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“I recently was unsure of my financial options, and Dorothy truly helped to get me on the right track. I may have made a hasty or unintelligent decision if it were not for her expert advice and knowledge. My case dealt with some student loans, and she went out of her way to contact an expert in the field, just to ensure she could provide me with adequate advice. She is also a very compassionate woman, which is extremely helpful in a lawyer. So many are only worried about money, you can tell Dorothy cares about you, and she will fight her hardest to help you.”

Heather

Jul 16, 2015
She is very professional and she makes you feel like you are her family, she really cares about her client.
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“After getting into soo much debt in credit cards and NOT knowing how to get rid of all this debt, I decided to file for bankruptcy. I found attorney Dorothy Bunce with the most reviews and great reviews. She is very professional and she makes you feel like you are her family, she really cares about her client. after some time of some paper work done, my court day was up and was there for bout 2 minutes. I'm just waiting now to be discharged from my debt. Saving myself over 24 Gs in debt ...... I REALLY recommend her !!!!!”

Wilfredo

Jun 18, 2015
She's a diamond in the rough.
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“I found Dorothy online as I was looking for a bankruptcy lawyer in las vegas. She helped me from beginning to end. She was very thoughtful, on time, and sympathetic to my situation. I would gladly work with her again. She's a diamond in the rough.”

Robert K.

Jun 16, 2015
She is a knowledgeable and skilled bankruptcy attorney and she is also very personable and pleasant to deal with.
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“I endorse Dorothy Bunce. I am her client. She handled my bankruptcy. She is a knowledgeable and skilled bankruptcy attorney and she is also very personable and pleasant to deal with.”

Duane

May 22, 2015
I couldn't be more pleased or satisfied with Dorothy's work, her attitude and her willingness to go the extra mile for us.
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“Dorothy helped us thru not only with our bankruptcy case but also with a very complicated loan modification. From the minute we sat down in her office, she made us feel like finally, everything would be taken care of. She was always prompt in returning our phone calls and responded quickly to EVERY SINGLE email I ever sent her. Which is a big deal. She kept us updated and informed on each and every phase of our case. I always felt that no matter what was going on with our case, that she had complete control of the situation and we never had to worry. All her fees were more than reasonable and never did she try to get "an extension" , so it would cost us more because of extra time that she might need. I couldn't be more pleased or satisfied with Dorothy's work, her attitude and her willingness to go the extra mile for us. She is truly one of the best lawyers in Las Vegas. She saved my home AND got me a loan modification all at once. Great job.”

John

Mar 25, 2015
I consider Dorothy not just a knowledgeable attorney, but now a friend.
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“Dorothy Bunce filed my Chapter 7 Bankruptcy quickly and professionally. She explained all the details personally or sent emails about what to expect during the process, such as... Don't worry about the 341 meeting, (as many people do unnecessarily). She was always respectful and never judgmental. When I would phone her about a question she either answered personally or if I did happen to reach her voice mail she would always return my call promptly. Same as when I emailed her, she always answered back the same day. She always kept me informed about my case from beginning to end. I consider Dorothy not just a knowledgeable attorney, but now a friend. I would definitely recommend her to anyone in need of an experienced Bankruptcy attorney.”

Kathryn

Mar 18, 2015
I called Dorothy Bunce 5 times in the last week, and she personally picked up the phone 4 of those times before the third ring.
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“I called Dorothy Bunce 5 times in the last week, and she personally picked up the phone 4 of those times before the third ring. On the 5th time, I left a voice message and got a prompt call back.”

Alice

Sep 22, 2014
I will take the good job Dorothy does over any other attorney’s work any day.
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“I called many bankruptcy attorneys to see if someone could file a bankruptcy to stop our foreclosure sale. Yes, it was at the last minute, the day before the sale. Dorothy Bunce at A Fresh Start returned my call promptly, while none of the other lawyers bothered to call me back. Dorothy said she could stop the foreclosure sale but warned us that because there was no time to carefully prepare our case, I would have to understand that she would to "a good job" and that she would have to clean up any problems down the road. Because I was desperate for some help, I took the chance. I have no idea what this attorney meant by saying she would only be able to do "a crappy job." Everything Dorothy did was meticulous and when we went to court, there was no problem at all with our bankruptcy. I will take the good job Dorothy does over any other attorney’s work any day.”

Rafel

Sep 05, 2014
Dorothy was trustworthy, knowledgeable and very responsive to my calls and emails.
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“Dorothy provides a great service and gives great advice. Dorothy was trustworthy, knowledgeable and very responsive to my calls and emails. I thought she did a great job of keeping me informed, I am very happy to have her in my corner.”

Manuel

Jul 29, 2014
She was very kind and understanding of my situation and very professional handling it.
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“Dorothy made my very scary, very emotional experience smooth and easy. She was very kind and understanding of my situation and very professional handling it.”

Anonymous

Jul 25, 2014
Ms. Bunce did a stellar job throughout the whole process and I continue to be impressed with her.
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“After getting myself in deep financial trouble and enduring countless sleepless nights, I finally threw in the towel and decided bankruptcy was probably my only workable option. First I purchased a thick book about how to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy without an attorney. I read it cover to cover twice. Then I searched online to see what others have experienced. Through reading on this website and many others, I concluded that going it alone is rarely a good idea. So being a frugal guy at heart plus having very limited funds available, I next researched the concept of hiring someone at a deeply discounted rate. Again, after hours of reading other people's experiences, I concluded that one generally gets what one pays for when seeking legal help. Please read for yourself some of the horror stories posted online by people who hired the cheapest price law firm.

Due to the excellent reviews, I found for Dorothy Bunce, I decided to call for the free consultation. After fully explaining my financial nightmare, she agreed that Chapter 7 bankruptcy was the best option for me. Much to my surprise, there were no high-pressure sales pitches or pressure to sign immediately. I was most impressed with the way Ms. Bunce conducts herself and, after a few more days of fretting, I had confidence that retaining her would be a good decision. She has handled thousands of bankruptcies in her 30+ years experience. I am now so relieved that my choice was the correct one. Ms. Bunce did a stellar job throughout the whole process and I continue to be impressed with her. I am grateful for her help. I am glad to say that everything went smoothly and I now have my discharge. Can't argue with success!”

David

Jun 30, 2014
Dorothy made this process for us so much easier and gave us a peace of mind to get through it.
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“We are currently a client and we are just waiting for our case to be finalized and charged off by the courts. Dorothy Bunce is an excellent bankruptcy attorney, my husband and I filed for BK and was very nervous about the whole process and our upset creditors. But Dorothy was easy to deal with, kept us right on cue through all the steps. She was quick and right on the ball with processing everything and was very easy to communicate with. Dorothy made this process for us so much easier and gave us a peace of mind to get through it. We highly recommend her services!”

Jared

Jun 04, 2014
She is honest and fair in all of her dealings and will go out of her way to help you.
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“If you are looking for a knowledgeable and effective attorney who not only really cares but is accessible to her clients, Dorothy Bunce is who you need know! She is honest and fair in all of her dealings and will go out of her way to help you. SHE IS SIMPLY THE BEST!”

James

Apr 23, 2014
I am not used to having a lawyer treat me with this level of respect and showing me that she knew I was smart enough to make my own decision.
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“After consulting with Dorothy Bunce about my financial problems, I couldn't tell which choice she wanted me to make. The other bankruptcy attorneys I met with all said they recommended bankruptcy, but Dorothy described how debt settlement worked and even explained what could happen if I did nothing. So I asked for her recommendation & she said it was entirely my decision, but pointed out what things might influence me to decide one way or another. I am not used to having a lawyer treat me with this level of respect and showing me that she knew I was smart enough to make my own decision”

Gary

Jan 21, 2014
She literally saved my life.
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“After losing my marriage and a job, I was drowning in debt. I had actually considered suicide. I know that sounds overly dramatic, but it's the truth. Finally getting up the nerve to seek legal advice, I saw two other attorneys in town. I left their offices hopeless and in tears. I then found Dorothy. My self esteem was already through the floor, but Dorothy made me feel that everything was not my fault. We discussed my situation and possible solutions over a cup of coffee at her office. I immediately felt like I was talking with a trusted old friend. She never made me feel bad or questioned how I got myself into such a financial pickle! And don't be fooled by her niceness - she knows what she's doing! She outlined everything that was going to happen with a Chapter 7. We discussed all the options available to my situation. I left her office with a folder containing not only all her contact information, but helpful articles, documents and timelines. After the process got rolling, she communicated everything with me, coaching me as to what paperwork was due now, what the next step would be, etc. When we finally got to the 341 meeting, I was prepared, calm and collected. How much is that worth? The whole process went through in about 4 months, smooth as silk, just as Dorothy said it would. And all this for one fixed price. I cannot give Dorothy enough praise or higher recommendations. Do yourself a favor. Hire this woman. You will not be disappointed. She literally saved my life.”

Kaye

Dec 08, 2013
There really are some nice lawyers in the world and Dorothy Bunce is one in a million.
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“I went to see a big name bankruptcy attorney after my Wife wasn't able to remember the last name of her attorney Dorothy. After being really disappointed with the big guy, I had my wife do a little digging and she found the name & phone number for Dorothy Bunce at A Fresh Start. What a difference it makes to see the right person. Dorothy explained how I could easily settle my debts myself for pennies on the dollar, which debts to pay first and which ones to ignore, and even printed out two articles she had written that helped me out. And she didn't charge us a penny for this advice. There really are some nice lawyers in the world and Dorothy Bunce is one in a million.”

Melissa C.

Nov 07, 2013
For the first time in so long I can't remember, I had a good nights sleep where I didn't wake up worrying about my bills.
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“I came into A Fresh Start Law for a bankruptcy consultation feeling like I was a worthless sorry excuse of a man. After meeting attorney Dorothy Bunce I was laughing at my own problems after imagining the collector's rage at finding out I had filed bankruptcy and that they would have to stop harassing me. For the first time in so long I can't remember, I had a good nights sleep where I didn't wake up worrying about my bills.”

Carl

Oct 23, 2013
No wonder this office is called "a fresh start" because Attorney Bunce shows you the way to get a second chance from the mistakes you made.
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“I consulted with Dorothy Bunce after a friend told me I needed to hear the truth and that his attorney was someone who wouldn't lie to me. Boy, did he get that right! While Ms. Bunce was polite and soft-spoken, she took the truth and slapped me upside the head with it. I have taken her suggestions about how to get my life back together and it is a relief to know I am finally headed in the right direction. No wonder this office is called "a fresh start" because Attorney Bunce shows you the way to get a second chance from the mistakes you made.”

Antoinette

Aug 06, 2013
I have worked with many lawyers in my profession, by far Dorothy was the best.
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“I have worked with many lawyers in my profession, by far Dorothy was the best. Very caring and personal. I thanked her for all of her counsel/advice.”

HVU

Jul 15, 2013
Dorothy came highly recommended and now I can see why.
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“Dorothy came highly recommended and now I can see why. She is professional, knowledgeable and wise. I have really agonized over this decision and she put my mind at ease and helped me get the ball rolling. She kept me informed throughout the entire process and answered all of my questions quickly and in plain english for me to understand.”

Eric

Jul 12, 2013
It is clear that she is a master of Nevada Bankruptcy laws and an excellent lawyer.
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“I am an attorney in Houston, Texas. When I needed to find a Las Vegas Bankruptcy attorney for a client, I found Ms. Bunce on AVVO. She was extremely knowledgeable and responsive to my inquiries. She provided great advice. It is clear that she is a master of Nevada Bankruptcy laws and an excellent lawyer. I would not hesitate to recommend her.”

Robert

Jul 09, 2013
I am really impressed with the level of service.
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“I would highly recommend Dorothy G Bunce. Not only was she very helpful throughout my bankruptcy case but also 3 years after when I was in need of a specific document - she responded in less than 24 hours. I am really impressed with the level of service.”

Robert

Jun 03, 2013
Dorothy answered my question with knowledge.
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“Dorothy answered my question with knowledge. This was more helpful than my hometown lawyers who were not sure of the answers. Highly recommend her.”

Eugene

Mar 04, 2013
Dorothy was nothing but professional as well as making it a simple process.
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“It is bad enough going through this kind of event. Dorothy was nothing but professional as well as making it a simple process. She was also there when I needed to talk to her and I could even reach here on the weekend. Dorothy really cares about her clients and I would strongly recommend her to anyone. Thank you, Dorothy .”

Doug

Dec 18, 2012
She is a great person and very knowledgeable lawyer.
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“I lost my job and after two years of looking for employment, I finally found a job that paid considerably less. My finances looked like they were rode hard and put away wet and was in desperate need of financial advice. I sat down with Dorothy and she patiently listened to me, gave me all the options, and answered every question I had in a very timely manner. She is a great person and very knowledgeable lawyer. I would defiantly recommend her to family and friends. Thanks, Dorothy, I really appreciate all your help.”

Anonymous

Sep 05, 2012
Dorothy is an expert in bankruptcy.
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“Dorothy is an expert in bankruptcy. After the housing and economy collapse I had a lot of debt and my house was worth half of what I owed. Dorothy was able to eliminate my second mortgage and I was able to keep my house. If you need an expert call Dorothy. Thank you so much!”

Richard

Jul 03, 2012
You will NOT regret hiring Dorothy.
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“Needing to file a chapter 7 I located an attorney, paid the fees and was told about 6 months later (after rarely being able to get a hold of her) that she couldn't help me. She also kept almost a third of the fees for work she said she did. I found Dorothy Bunce just searching the net. I filled out a form online stating I was interested in her services and within an hour she had called me. That responsiveness surprised me but that's what she does. She responds. My case was a little more complicated than some but she took the case, walked me through it, answered every question patiently and thoroughly and made it happen within 4 months of my contacting her. AND it cost less than half of what I had paid for the previous attorney that had no idea how to do a less than simple bankruptcy. Dorothy Bunce is absolutely the best at what she does! No fancy ads, not trying to get rich off every customer, no games, just honest, caring, QUALITY legal work. You will NOT regret hiring Dorothy. Thank you, Dorothy, for all you've done for me and my family!”

Matt

Jun 10, 2012
She knows what she's doing and will walk you through every step of the way and help you through the process.
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“I had never had money issues in my life, but when I did, I contacted her and she got me through a difficult, scary time. She knows what she's doing and will walk you through every step of the way and help you through the process. Her fees were excellent as well. I started with Ch. 13 and transferred to a Ch. 7 when this economy grabbed a hold of my husband's job. I have now been successfully discharged and can get on with my life and start to repair my credit. I would highly recommend her as your attorney.”

Casey

Jun 05, 2012
There are no words strong enough to review Dorothy. She is the BEST!!!
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“There are no words strong enough to review Dorothy. She is the BEST !!! We were new in Las Vegas and I read all reviews and selected Dorothy based on her excellent ratings. If there were ten stars she would get that rating. I was beside myself and she was there with me every step of the way !!! I was not sleeping at night and she gave me the support and knowledge needed to calm me down.I would not hesitate to recommend her.She is truly the BEST IN THE WEST !!!!”

Anonymous

May 23, 2012
I still don't understand how she did it, but we got our Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Discharge on schedule.
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“I still don't understand how she did it, but we got our Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Discharge on schedule thanks to having a great, patient, calm and understanding attorney.”

Gary

May 15, 2012
She was present for the entire process and provided the support that was needed.
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“Dorothy was very knowledgeable about my bankruptcy filing. She collected all the information and completed all the filings in quick order. She was present for the entire process and provided the support that was needed. She helped make a difficult time easier to deal with.”

Charles

Apr 19, 2012
Dorothy was someone that gave me guidance and confidence throughout the entire process.
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“I didn't know what to expect going through bankruptcy. Dorothy was someone that gave me guidance and confidence throughout the entire process. I would recommend her to family and friend without reservation.”

John

Mar 07, 2012
Dorothy Bunce is a very knowledgeable and professional attorney.
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“Dorothy Bunce is a very knowledgeable and professional attorney. During a very difficult time in life, I found Dorothy to be very caring and compassionate as she lead us through the maze of bankruptcy. Bankruptcy laws are the same for everyone, having a good attorney is what makes the unfortunate situation better. Dorothy is the good attorney that you will need if you are filing bankruptcy.”

Leann

Feb 28, 2012
Dorothy was always there, very patient in her answers and explanations and incredibly thorough.
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“So many GREAT things to say about Dorothy! I would highly recommend her to anyone that is in an unfortunate bankruptcy, as her involvement made mine, a truly seamless process. I did consult with several other attorneys before I chose Dorothy and I left completely confused and also had ALOT of unanswered questions. Dorothy was always there, very patient in her answers and explanations and incredibly thorough. I would have to say she's the best in Las Vegas at what she does and her track record proves it!”

John

Feb 17, 2012
Ms. Bunce gave us hope again and made this situation quite easy to get through. We highly recommend her!!
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“We recently completed a bankruptcy case with Ms. Bunce she was so very responsive to all our need and questions. Ms. Bunce made us feel so at ease during this very difficult and traumatic time. We had seen another attorney prior to hiring Ms. Bunce and had left that office feeling quite hopeless, Ms. Bunce gave us hope again and made this situation quite easy to get through. We highly recommend her!!”

John and Frances

Oct 16, 2011
It was clear from her responses that she has a deep knowledge of bankruptcy law.
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“I was referred to Dorothy for bankruptcy advice and couldn't be happier with her performance. She was incredibly prompt in returning my phone call; my previous bankruptcy attorney would take 1-2 weeks to do so. I had a pretty complicated situation, and Dorothy quickly absorbed the background facts. It was clear from her responses that she has a deep knowledge of bankruptcy law. Most importantly, her advice was direct, understandable, and action-oriented, all of which is much more rare than I would have thought. I give my highest recommendation to Dorothy.”

David

Aug 30, 2011
She keeps you well informed with your case and let's you know each step of the way what is required.
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“Dorothy did a great job with my Chapter 13! She is extremely helpful and answers all questions. She keeps you well informed with your case and let's you know each step of the way what is required. Dorothy continues to provide me with wonderful support and advice despite being over a year into my plan. Dorothy Bunce will provide you with the expert legal advice and services that you need in a professional manner during your stressful time.”

Anonymous

Jul 27, 2011
We found her to be very candid and a great source of information.
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“Dorothy reviewed our case and found that we did not need to file bankruptcy. We came in for a recommendation regarding a foreclosure we are dealing with. Dorothy took the time to explain the entire process to us and didn't try to take advantage of us to file bankruptcy anyhow. We found her to be very candid and a great source of information. I would recommend her to anyone facing financial difficulties and will use her if I ever get into a position where it is necessary.”

David

Jul 27, 2011
The process was amazing I did not stress, Dorothy allowed the process to be easy and less stressful.
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“I have worked in the legal field in the State of Nevada for about 18 years. I know a lot of attorney's here in Nevada. I unfortunately ran into a bad marriage & my ex-husband ran me through the coals. I lost my home, job and everything I owned. So I needed an attorney I could really trust and I called Dorothy Bunce. Dorothy accommodated me to meet her on a weekend which with my schedule was the only time that I would have been able to meet.

As soon as I met Dorothy I knew that this is the attorney I wanted to back me up, she was very understanding and took the time to explain and accommodate my understanding of what was going to take place. I felt secure in my decision and hired her to complete my Bankruptcy. The process was amazing I did not stress, Dorothy allowed the process to be easy and less stressful. All I can say is thanks, Dorothy and I will refer everyone that is in a bad financial situation to you.”

Anna

Jun 06, 2011
Dorothy met with us in a very timely fashion and her manner put us at ease from the outset.
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“After meeting with two "TV Star" legal firms, being rushed in and rushed out, spoken AT rather than WITH, and getting two entirely different and somewhat conflicting, and quite confusing points of view; it seemed that they just threw information at us, hustled us along, and we were left with more questions than when we started. We decided to seek the help of a different Attorney. We found Ms. Bunce through an internet search, and are so very glad we did. Dorothy met with us in a very timely fashion and her manner put us at ease from the outset. She listened patiently to our sometimes meandering narrative of our situation, asked pertinent questions for clarification, and explained things to us in a way we could understand and made sure that we did. We feel she has helped set us on the path we need to follow; when we left her office, we were already working out a plan, and we will certainly seek her help again when we need to.

Our seven year old Grand-daughter sometimes uses a phrase; it might seem a bit frivolous or perhaps trite, but in this instance, it is most heartfelt, and quite appropriate: "Good Job!" Thank you, Dorothy.”

Anonymous

May 29, 2011
I would highly recommend her and all her wonderful years of experience shines through.
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“At first, I thought oh no what did I do get some lawyer that doesn't know what they're doing. That quickly changed and everything that was to happen did, and correctly and I couldn't be happier. When you are filing for bankruptcy you don't know what to think and she put me at ease immediately. I'm in my 3rd year all has gone well, and I am on the right track to fix my credit thanks to Dorthy. I would highly recommend her and all her wonderful years of experience shines through.”

Jennifer

Mar 08, 2011
Dorothy is not only professional but a great lawyer.
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“Dorothy is not only professional but a great lawyer. She doesn't always tell me what I want to hear but what I need to hear. She always remembers me and keeps me informed. When I had issues that were not in her area she referred Mr. to someone who could. I would never use anyone else.”

Michael

Nov 29, 2010
Dorothy is a God Send! Needless to say, filing bankruptcy was a very difficult time in my life.
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“Dorothy is a God Send! Needless to say, filing bankruptcy was a very difficult time in my life. Dorothy's an expert in this area, very knowledgeable. Immediately after retaining her services my problems began to subside. Not only did she help me during this traumatic period, but she gave me peace of mind and a fresh start. I highly recommend Attorney Bunce!!”

Mona

Oct 21, 2010
I am very pleased with her and her staff and I would highly recommend her.
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“I chose Dorothy because of her knowledge in her field and she gave me excellent advice. Dorothy always followed up with me and returned my calls and emails very fast. Dorothy gives a more personal service and she is an expert in lien stripping. I am very pleased with her and her staff and I would highly recommend her.”

Richard

Oct 21, 2010
She is great! Always on time with all the paperwork.
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“She is great! Always on time with all the paperwork, letting you know the truth of what's going to happen either you like it or not.”

Anonymous

Oct 21, 2010
She is a very talented person that knows about the laws and procedures
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“Atty Bunce has been my lawyer and up to present who provide us excellent services for us without any doubt. As a lawyer, she is a very talented person that knows about the laws and procedures much in general. I recommend her services to anyone who needs her expertise and support under such unexpected circumstances as far as legal matters concerned.”

Anonymous

Oct 14, 2010
Thanks to Dorothy, I have a new lease on life and will highly recommend her to anybody else that finds themselves in trouble.
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“I have been fighting with the IRS for over 10 years, in regard to 3 Federal tax liens totaling over $450,000 from tax years, 1997,1998 & 2004. Before meeting Dorothy, I spent over $10,000 in legal fees with two tax attorneys, who were not able to get anything done. I also spent years trying to work with the IRS myself and always with the same results...no deal.

Needless to say, I had been frustrated and scared by my Government. I was referred to Dorothy Bunce by a very good friend this past July and I am so thrilled and happy to say that Dorothy was able to use her legal expertise to wipe out over 99% of that debt and all I had to pay was $920. Thanks to Dorothy, I have a new lease on life and will highly recommend her to anybody else that finds themselves in trouble.”

Larry

Oct 14, 2010

Dorothy is an active member of the Southern Nevada Association of Bankruptcy Attorneys.

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