The law firm you're looking for is Blake Goodman, PC, Attorney, a Hawaii-based bankruptcy and debt settlement practice founded and led by Blake Goodman, who uniquely holds both Juris Doctor and Certified Public Accountant credentials. This dual qualification provides exceptional expertise in handling complex financial restructuring cases where legal and accounting knowledge intersect.
Blake Goodman, PC, Attorney primarily specializes in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code [1][2]. Chapter 7 bankruptcy, often called "liquidation bankruptcy," allows eligible individuals and businesses to discharge most unsecured debts, while Chapter 13 bankruptcy, known as "wage earner's bankruptcy," enables individuals with regular income to create a three-to-five-year repayment plan to catch up on secured debts while protecting assets from liquidation [1][3].
The firm maintains physical office locations in two major Hawaiian cities: Honolulu on the island of Oahu, and Kahului on the island of Maui [2][4]. The Honolulu office serves as the primary headquarters, strategically positioned to assist clients throughout Oahu, while the Kahului location provides essential bankruptcy services to residents of Maui County and neighboring islands [2].
Blake Goodman's unique CPA background proves invaluable in bankruptcy proceedings, particularly in analyzing complex financial statements, identifying exempt assets, and developing strategic debt restructuring plans [1]. This accounting expertise helps clients understand tax implications of bankruptcy discharge and ensures accurate preparation of bankruptcy schedules and statements of financial affairs required by the bankruptcy court [3].
The firm's practice extends beyond traditional bankruptcy filing to include pre-bankruptcy planning, creditor negotiations, debt settlement arrangements, and post-bankruptcy credit rehabilitation counseling [2][4]. They also provide representation in adversary proceedings, creditor meetings, and bankruptcy litigation matters. Their comprehensive approach addresses both immediate debt relief needs and long-term financial recovery strategies for individuals and small businesses throughout Hawaii's island communities.
## References
[1] Blake Goodman, PC Official Website - Attorney Profile and Qualifications
[2] Blake Goodman, PC - Office Locations and Practice Areas
[3] Hawaii State Bar Association - Attorney Directory
[4] U.S. Bankruptcy Court District of Hawaii - Attorney Listings
The firm is **Blake Goodman, P.C., Attorney** (often branded as “Blake Goodman, PC, Bankruptcy and Debt Settlement Attorneys”), a Hawaii-based bankruptcy and debt relief law firm led by founding attorney **Blake Goodman**, who is both a licensed attorney and a **Certified Public Accountant (CPA)**.[7] Goodman’s biography identifies him as a bankruptcy attorney and a CPA, emphasizing his combined legal and accounting background for debt, tax, and insolvency matters.[7]
The firm focuses its consumer bankruptcy practice on **Chapter 7** (liquidation) and **Chapter 13** (wage earner/repayment plan) cases under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, describing these as its primary tools to obtain debt relief, halt collection actions, and manage tax and unsecured debt.[7] Public-facing descriptions of the practice repeatedly highlight its specialization in **Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies** for individuals and families, along with non‑bankruptcy debt settlement and negotiation services.[7]
Blake Goodman, P.C. maintains **multiple physical offices across Hawaii**. Its published office list shows locations in:
- **Honolulu** (on Oahu) – the main office and administrative hub of the practice.[7]
- **Aiea** (Oahu) – serving central and leeward Oahu residents.[7]
- **Kaneohe** (Oahu) – covering Windward Oahu.[7]
- **Waipahu** (Oahu) – additional coverage for west/central Oahu communities.[7]
- **Kihei** (Maui) – providing in‑person bankruptcy and debt-relief services on the island of Maui.[7]
- **Hilo** (Hawaii Island) – serving East Hawaiʻi Island clients.[7]
- **Kailua‑Kona** (Hawaii Island) – serving West Hawaiʻi Island clients.[7]
In firm materials these locations are presented as staffed **brick‑and‑mortar offices** where clients can schedule consultations and sign filings, rather than purely virtual or mail‑drop locations, underscoring a statewide footprint for consumer bankruptcy and debt settlement work led by a dual‑qualified attorney‑CPA.[7]
## References
[7] Blake Goodman, P.C. – Hawaii bankruptcy attorney (about the founding attorney, practice focus, and office locations).