Business Details
48 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Bankruptcy & Debt Relief Partner in Las Vegas
A Fresh Start Law has provided compassionate and expert legal guidance to Nevadans facing financial challenges for over 35 years. Led by Attorney Dorothy Bunce, our team specializes in bankruptcy, debt settlement, and asset protection, offering personalized solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances. With a focus on clarity and empathy, we help individuals stop creditor harassment, rebuild credit, and achieve long-term financial stability. Our practice combines deep legal expertise with a commitment to client education, ensuring clients understand all available options. We prioritize transparency, avoiding legalese and surprises, while leveraging our extensive experience in thousands of cases.Our local Las Vegas-based team brings both technical proficiency and human understanding to every consultation. Recognized by peers and clients alike, we maintain active memberships in professional organizations like the Southern Nevada Association of Bankruptcy Attorneys. Our track record of successful case resolutions reflects our dedication to ethical representation and practical problem-solving. Whether through Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy, debt settlement, or student loan strategies, we develop actionable plans that align with clients' goals. This combination of legal mastery, personalized service, and community trust positions us as a reliable partner for debt relief in Nevada.
Services
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Debt Settlement
Asset Protection
Credit Repair
Student Loan Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of specialized bankruptcy law experience
- Personalized debt relief plans for unique financial situations
- Immediate creditor harassment cessation through legal protections
- Transparent explanations without legal jargon
- Local Las Vegas expertise with national legal standards
What people say
Excellent at what she does
Knowledgeable lawyer
Compassionate woman
Trustworthy and responsive
Best legal champion
Services
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy provides immediate debt relief by eliminating unsecured debts through asset liquidation. This service helps clients stop wage garnishments, foreclosure proceedings, and creditor harassment while receiving court-protected financial fresh start. Our experienced team guides clients through exemption protections to preserve essential assets.
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy allows debtors to retain property while repaying creditors through a structured 3-5 year payment plan. We help clients catch up on mortgage arrears, vehicle loans, and priority debts while benefiting from automatic stay protections that halt collection actions during the repayment period.
Debt Settlement
Debt Settlement offers private resolution of unsecured debts through negotiated settlements. Our attorneys leverage their experience to reduce balances owed on credit cards, medical bills, and other unsecured obligations while protecting clients from creditor litigation through strategic legal positioning.
Asset Protection
Asset Protection strategies safeguard client property during bankruptcy proceedings or debt collection threats. We implement legal exemptions and restructuring techniques to protect equity in homes, vehicles, and personal property while maintaining compliance with Nevada bankruptcy laws.
Credit Repair
Credit Repair services help clients rebuild financial standing after debt resolution. We provide step-by-step guidance for improving credit scores through responsible financial practices, accurate credit reporting, and strategic account management tailored to post-bankruptcy recovery.
People
Dorothy Bunce
Attorney & Founder
Attorney Dorothy Bunce has practiced bankruptcy law since 1978, helping thousands of Nevadans resolve debt crises. A University of Puget Sound Law School graduate, she combines legal expertise with personal financial experience to deliver practical solutions. Recognized by peers and clients for her compassionate representation, she actively participates in Nevada bankruptcy attorney associations.
Questions
How can I stop creditor calls immediately?
Retaining our services triggers legal protections. For bankruptcy cases, the automatic stay order stops all collection activities immediately upon filing.
What's the difference between Chapter 7 and 13?
Chapter 7 eliminates debts through asset liquidation, while Chapter 13 reorganizes debts into a 3-5 year repayment plan to protect property.
Will I lose my home in bankruptcy?
Proper planning often protects homes through exemptions in Chapter 7 or catch-up plans in Chapter 13, preserving equity within legal limits.
Can I finance bankruptcy fees?
Yes, we offer bifurcated payment plans allowing reduced upfront costs with legal fees financed post-filing or included in Chapter 13 repayment plans.
How does credit repair work after bankruptcy?
We provide personalized credit rebuilding strategies including responsible credit use, payment planning, and credit report monitoring to gradually improve scores.
What debt problems do you handle?
We resolve credit card debt, medical bills, tax liens, wage garnishments, student loans, and other unsecured obligations through bankruptcy or settlement options.
