You don't need to know the legal terms yet — start with what you're actually dealing with.
Stop the calls and letters
End collection contact from creditors and debt collectors, immediately and legally.
Keep my home
Pause foreclosure proceedings and explore options to catch up or restructure your mortgage.
Keep my paycheck whole
Halt an active garnishment order and stop future ones from being filed.
Clear medical or credit card debt
Eliminate qualifying unsecured debt and get a fresh financial start.
Repay debt while keeping my assets
Set up a manageable repayment plan while protecting your home and car.
Protect or restructure my business
Reorganize business debt or wind down operations with legal protection in place.
Get relief from student loans
Explore where student loan debt may qualify for discharge or restructuring.
Not sure where to start
Manage small business debt and creditor pressure through restructuring or closure options.
We are The Pope Firm, a bankruptcy law firm with offices in Johnson City, Kingsport, and Knoxville, serving clients throughout Tennessee. Led by attorney Charles Pope, who brings over 30 years of experience helping individuals and businesses find debt relief, we handle Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, along with debt settlement, student loan debt, creditor harassment, foreclosure, wage garnishment, and repossession issues. We offer a free consultation with $0 money down, and you can reach us at 423-929-7673 to connect with the office nearest you.
If you’re drowning in medical bills or credit card debt, being “patient” is a losing game. You need a legal team that hits back harder than the banks. We’ve built a reputation in Tennessee for being the firm that doesn’t blink. We know the tricks creditors use to keep you trapped in a cycle of payments, and we know exactly how to break those chains using Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Our attorneys work with people across Tennessee every day to help them take control of their finances and move forward. We handle the legal side so you can focus on getting your life back on track.
You don’t have to carry this stress every day. It’s time to take a step toward a fresh start and put a plan in place for your future.
Lenders count on you feeling overwhelmed so they can force you into a cycle of payments. We break that cycle with legal frameworks that aim to wipe out liabilities and intercept oncoming creditor harassment. Our attorneys represent individuals, families, and business owners throughout Tennessee, offering targeted legal enforcement to cater medical debt and complex student loan structures. Bankruptcy may protect certain assets through applicable exemption laws. We provide legal backing that aim to stop foreclosure actions, halt car repossessions, and shut down wage garnishments. If your path forward involves restructuring through business bankruptcy options or exploring debt resolution options, we hand you a real plan that can help secure your financial future.
Debt is a weight, not a life sentence. The Pope Firm helps in stripping that weight off your shoulders so you can breathe again. We deploy legal tactics that aim to stop repossessions and garnishments in their tracks. Our goal is to help you understand your options, address your debt concerns, and work toward a path that supports your financial future. Your clean slate is one tactical decision away, and that decision is putting our team in front of your liabilities. Contact our offices right now to schedule your free consultation.
Why east tennessee trusts the pope firm
You do not have to be lost figuring out the complex federal court systems in East Tennessee. Our team provides a highly structured legal process designed to take the pressure off your shoulders and secure your financial future from day one.
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local financial profile
We analyze your outstanding liabilities, asset structures, and income sources right here in Washington County. Mapping out your specific financial situation allows our team to identify the most powerful legal protections available to shield your property.
Review your complete
local financial profile
We analyze your outstanding liabilities, asset structures, and income sources right here in Washington County. Mapping out your specific financial situation allows our team to identify the most powerful legal protections available to shield your property.
Review your complete
local financial profile
We analyze your outstanding liabilities, asset structures, and income sources right here in Washington County. Mapping out your specific financial situation allows our team to identify the most powerful legal protections available to shield your property.
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