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Terrence H Thorgaard
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I was born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, where I practiced law from 1977. I was a municipal attorney for the first part of my legal career, and then switched to private practice. I conducted a general private law practice, with emphasis in civil litigation and bankruptcy. I also taught several college-level courses relating to various aspects of the law. In 2004, my family and I moved to Florida and have been here ever since. From 2011 to 2015 I worked for another lawyer in Walton County, assisting him in his office, especially with scheduling of attendance at real estate foreclosure hearings in behalf of secured creditors. I was admitted to the Florida bar in 2016.
Education
- University of Alaska - Fairbanks
- B.A. (1973) | History
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- University of Puget Sound
- J.D.
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Alaska
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- Florida
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- 9th Circuit
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- U.S. Court of Claims
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- U.S. District (& Bankruptcy) Court - Northern District of Florida
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- U.S. District (& Bankruptcy) Court, District of Alaska
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- U.S. Tax Court
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Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Municipal Law
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Tax Law
- Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
Additional Practice Areas
- General Civil
- Aviation Law
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- French: Spoken, Written
- German: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
- Q. Can a collector pursue me for deceased husband's credit card debt after 2 years?
- A: No, they can't file suit against you, they would have to sue your late husband's estate. If there is no probate case, in theory they could open one and seek to sell his assets if any, but that is unlikely.
- Q. Law firm won't let me choose my doctor in auto accident case in FL, I'm in pain. What can I do?
- A: The law firm may believe that for you to see the doctor they recommend may somehow increase the chances of a larger settlement or court judgment. But you can still see the doctor you want.
- Q. Using medical records as evidence in estate court in Florida.
- A: No. The medical records would be inadmissible hearsay. If the absence of a power of attorney is somehow relevant in a case to establish a will (i.e.: probate), you might be able to prove it with the testimony of witnesses such as your sisters.
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