Tampa Bankruptcy Attorney Gives Statistics on Bankruptcies in the Area
As any Tampa bankruptcy attorney will tell you, the recent struggling economy has forced increasing numbers of individuals to file for bankruptcy. Perhaps nowhere else in the country is this more true than Florida, one of the states hit hardest by the recession. In fact, recent statistics from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida show that even though the national economy has shown signs of recovering recently, Tampa-area bankruptcies are still on the rise.
If you're a struggling consumer and have spoken with a Tampa bankruptcy attorney, you may have seen similar statistics. Here are the numbers the court reported for the district, which includes the bankruptcy courts in Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa. These figures are for January 2010:
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Total bankruptcies filed in January 2010: 4,499
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Bankruptcies filed in January 2009: 3,720
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Bankruptcies filed in the Tampa court, January 2010: 2,272
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Bankruptcies filed in the Tampa court, January 2009: 1,905
As you can see, the number of people forced to hire a Tampa bankruptcy lawyer and file for bankruptcy has grown. Throughout the district, bankruptcies increased by nearly 21 percent and by over 19 percent in Tampa alone.
These numbers are certainly not comforting for the countless individuals and families throughout the area that are battling rising debt, potential foreclosure, and other serious financial problems. However, if you live in Tampa or anywhere else in Florida and need more information or the assistance of an experienced Tampa bankruptcy attorney, contact Yesner & Boss, P.L. today to set up a free consultation.
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