Jacksonville Attorney Chip Parker

Attorney's Profile

COLLEGE:
University of Florida
LAW SCHOOL:
Stetson University College of Law
ATTORNEY SINCE:
1992
STATES ADMITTED:
Florida
PRACTICE AREAS:
Consumer Bankruptcy, Business Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense, Consumer Collection Defense

Chip Parker is the managing partner of Parker & DuFresne, P.A., which is recognized by the Jacksonville Business Journal as the fastest growing law firm in 2010 and 2011. Mr. Parker was selected by the Jacksonville Business Journal as an ""Ultimate CEO"" in 2011, and he is the recent recipient of Jacksonville Area Legal Aid's Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Service. Mr. Parker represents businesses and consumers facing bankruptcy and homeowners in foreclosure defense actions. Mr. Parker is a founding author of BankruptcyLawNetwork.com and is an active member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and National Association of Consumer Advocates.

Attorney's Videos

Are foreclosure laws different from state to state?
Foreclosure Defense Law

Are there any federal income tax issues involved with the mortgage delinquency process?
Foreclosure Defense Law

Are there any special rights in Florida that protect me from foreclosure if I am in the military?
Foreclosure Defense Law

Are there restrictions in Florida on when or where a debt collector can contact me?
Credit Card Law

Are there tax consequences to filing bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy Law

At the foreclosure sale in Florida, will the attorneys and potential bidders have to come inside the house?
Foreclosure Defense Law

Can a debt collector contact my family, employer, or anyone else about my debt in Florida?
Credit Card Law

Can a debt collector garnish federal benefits?
Credit Card Law

Can a debt collector garnish my bank account or my wages in Florida?
Credit Card Law

Can a debt collector keep contacting me if I do not think I owe any money?
Credit Card Law

Can I be allowed to pay the arrearage on my Florida mortgage after a foreclosure has started?
Foreclosure Defense Law

Can I convert from a Chapter 13 to 7 bankruptcy?
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Law

Can I discharge medical bills in bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy Law

Can I discharge my student loans in bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy Law

Can I file bankruptcy only on my personal or just on my business debts?
Bankruptcy Law

Can I get credit after bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy Law

Can I lose my IRA, 401k, or other retirement account in bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy Law

Can I not be approved for bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy Law

Can I qualify for a loan modification or should I not even bother?
Foreclosure Defense Law

Can my boss fire me for filing bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy Law

Can my ex-spouse avoid paying child support if they file for bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy Law

Do I have to be in default to get a loan modification in Florida?
Foreclosure Defense Law

Do I have to move out of my home during the foreclosure process in Florida?
Foreclosure Defense Law

Do I have to pay my bills during a Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy Law

Does a foreclosure in Florida mean I lose any equity I have in the property?
Foreclosure Defense Law

Does the IRS have to agree to my Chapter 13 plan?
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Law

How can I defend a foreclosure action in Florida and keep my home?
Foreclosure Defense Law

How can I stop a debt collector from contacting me in Florida?
Credit Card Law

How difficult is it to file for Chapter 7 under the new bankruptcy laws?
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Law

How do bankruptcy attorneys charge for their services?
Bankruptcy Law

How do I determine if should file bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy Law

How do I fix an error on my credit report?
Credit Card Law

How do I get a copy of my credit report?
Credit Card Law

How do I prepare my bankruptcy payment plan?
Bankruptcy Law

How much will the whole bankruptcy process cost?
Bankruptcy Law

How often, if ever, will I have to go to court during bankruptcy proceedings?
Bankruptcy Law

How will a bankruptcy filing affect my future finances?
Bankruptcy Law

How will a short sale affect my credit rating?
Foreclosure Defense Law

If I declare bankruptcy, can I lose my house?
Bankruptcy Law

If I file for bankruptcy, does it mean my old bad debts are erased from my credit report?
Bankruptcy Law

In bankruptcy, what is the trustee?
Bankruptcy Law

Is it possible to get a loan modification in Florida after bankruptcy has been filed?
Foreclosure Defense Law

Is the debt discharged in bankruptcy considered income that has to be reported on my income tax return?
Bankruptcy Law

Is the IRS affected by my bankruptcy filing? Do I still have to pay back taxes and new taxes?
Bankruptcy Law

Once the foreclosure process starts, is there anything I can do to stop it?
Foreclosure Defense Law

What actions does the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act require of debt collectors?
Debt Relief Law

What actions does the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act specifically prohibit?
Debt Relief Law

What are exempt assets in a bankruptcy proceeding?
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Law

What are nonexempt assets in a bankruptcy proceeding?
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Law

What are the alternatives to foreclosure in Florida?
Foreclosure Defense Law

What are the consequences of missing FOUR mortgage payments?
Foreclosure Defense Law

What are the consequences of missing TWO mortgage payments?
Foreclosure Defense Law

What are the disadvantages of filing bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy Law

What are the most common mistakes I can make when filing for bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy Law

What are the most common reasons for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Law

What are the steps in the foreclosure process in Florida?
Foreclosure Defense Law

What can an experienced and knowledgeable attorney do to help me with my foreclosure in Florida?
Foreclosure Defense Law

What do I have to do to file bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy Law

What does Chapter 7 bankruptcy involve?
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Law

What does it cost to file bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy Law

What does the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act cover?
Credit Card Law

What happens after the payment plan is approved?
Bankruptcy Law

What happens to the money paid by the new purchaser in Florida?
Foreclosure Defense Law

What if a collection agency calls me and says that my credit card debt cannot be discharged in bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy Law

What is a 341 hearing?
Bankruptcy Law

What is a lis pendens?
Foreclosure Defense Law

What is a notice of default?
Foreclosure Defense Law

What is Chapter 20?
Bankruptcy Law

What is the difference between a lender and a servicer?
Foreclosure Defense Law

What is the difference between a refinancing and a loan modification?
Foreclosure Defense Law

What is the process for filing Chapter 26 bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy Law

What is the role of the Chapter 13 trustee in a bankruptcy?
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Law

What is the Truth in Lending Act?
Credit Card Law

What practices are off limits for debt collectors in Florida?
Credit Card Law

What should I do if a debt collector sues me?
Credit Card Law

What should I do if I think a debt collector violated the law?
Credit Card Law

What should I do to avoid a foreclosure sale in Florida?
Foreclosure Defense Law

What steps do I need to take before filing for bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy Law

Who can use Chapter 13?
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Law

Who makes the choice regarding Chapter 7?
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Law

Who notifies the creditors and bill collectors that I declared bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy Law

Will bankruptcy stop wage garnishments?
Bankruptcy Law

Will my co-signers on my liabilities, like a mortgage, be protected if declare bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy Law

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Law Firm Info

Parker & DuFresne
http://www.jaxlawcenter.com/

8777 San Jose Blvd., Churchill Park, Suite 301
Jacksonville, Florida 32217

(904) 342-6652

About Our Firm

Parker & DuFresne, P.A. focuses our practice in the areas of foreclosure defense and bankruptcy law. Although we represent hundreds of clients in Jacksonville and surrounding counties, our most important client is you. We strive to treat every client with dignity, compassion and at the same time, instill in each client the confidence of knowing their case will be handled competently and professionally.

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