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“I would highly recommend Mr. Goodman and his skilled staff. Mr. Goodman and his staff were very helpful and knowledgeable during this difficult period. They expedited my paperwork and handled any and all communications with my creditors.”
Stuart – Honolulu
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“You were very professional, polite and caring. Better than I hoped for. I would send anyone that needed your services to you.”
William Dickie – Kahuku
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“What I appreciated the most about the services I received from Blake Goodman was that I never felt judged or questioned about my personal situation and what let to my seeking his services. I felt supported and that I was treated in a very professional manner. My ‘fresh start’ has been the best decision I could have made. Mahalo.”
Dawn Collins – Waialua
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“The people that work there were so nice and helpful. After speaking to them about my situation I felt better about the situation. I would refer them to any of my friends if they were in the same situation. I would like to thank Blake Goodman and his staff for their help and support.”
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“Mr. Goodman is an easy person to work with. Both my husband and I felt very comfortable. They were very understanding when it came to make monthly payments and were willing to consider our situation. Mr. Goodman is a fast worker and he get the job done right away.”
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“I was so scared; I didn’t know what to do. Mr. Goodman and staff helped me every step of the way. I was helped every step of the way. When I called and asked questions your staff helped me to understand what I didn’t know. Thank you for letting me sleep better. Mahalo.”
Geraldine Palaby – Honolulu
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“I was very worried when I first came to Blake Goodman. After I met him and his very professional staff I felt at ease and felt that everything would work out well for me and it did. Thank you all for everything.”
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“I came to Mr. Goodman after talking to his nice staff over the phone. He took the time to explain everything and answer all my questions. I called without hesitation and was given the help I needed in a quick and in a truly professional way. Everything went smoothly and I always felt confident with Mr. Goodman’s expertise.”
Anonymous – Kaneohe
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“We were very pleased with the quick and effective results achieved from Mr. Goodman and his staff. Their courtesy and professionalism in this sensitive matter were greatly appreciated. We would highly recommend this office to anyone!”
Deborah Jolusu – Honolulu
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“Mr. Goodman and his staff were very helpful and made us feel comfortable and didn’t look down on us for the decisions we had made. We were very thankful to have been represented by Mr. Goodman and his staff.”
Anonymous – Ewa Beach
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“My husband and I were very pleased with Mr. Goodman and his staff. They worked with us in a good manner and made it easy for me to call and ask a lot of questions. We would like to thank you all the staff very much for helping us. We appreciate you taking our case and helping us to start over again the smart way.”
Molly Damas – Waianae, HI
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“I hope that I never have to go through bankruptcy again. However, I highly recommend and would not hesitate to refer his services to anyone who finds themselves in financial dire straits. Enlisting his services took a big burden off of my shoulders. Mr. Goodman is an excellent bankruptcy attorney. His hard work, diligence, meticulous attention to detail and dedication to his practice reflect great credit upon himself, his practice, his staff and the law profession in the State of Hawaii.”
Ben Pascua – Aiea, HI
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“When I finally decided that bankruptcy was my only out, I saw an ad in Mid-Week and called to make an appointment. Mr. Goodman explained everything to my satisfaction and put me at ease. Your professionalism and that of your office staff was absolutely great. I feel like I’ve had new lease on life and for that I will always be grateful.”
Anon. – Kaawa, HI
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“I’m very grateful to Mr. Goodman for the effort and patience he had with me and my daughter. I appreciate it. As for his staff members, they are very kind. My grand-daughter reports to me that Mr. Blake Goodman is a very highly honored attorney.”
Martha Aki, – Waipahu, HI
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“I am very pleased with your services and would wholly recommend your excellence to everyone. I am happy with the outcome of my case. Everything is possible with you. Thanks on a job well done!”
Randy Borges – Ewa Beach, HI
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“When I first came to Mr. Goodman’s office, I was prepared to file bankruptcy – I was tens of thousands of dollars in debt and could see no way out. He helped me work out a payment plan then negotiated with my creditors on my behalf. Before meeting Mr. Goodman, debt collectors were calling several times an hour, to the point I no longer answered my phone. Almost instantly after becoming a client, the harassment stopped. I was shocked to find my creditors willing to accept as little as 18% of the balance as full payment. Less than 2 years later, I am debt free. To be honest, I never held a favorable opinion of lawyers, but Mr. Goodman and his staff are so nice and personable, it changed my opinion. I never felt like a number to them – they always knew who I was right away and remembered personal things that made the whole process more like calling a friend than something intimidating.”
Steve, – Honolulu, HI
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“Mr. Goodman and his staff handled our case very professionally. I was surprised how easy everything was throughout the whole 3 years the case was in progress. I would like to thank Mr. Goodman and his staff for treating me and my family with respect.”
Gary Rivers – Pearl City, HI
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“We were very pleased with the quick and effective results achieved by Mr. Goodman and his staff. Their courtesy and professionalism in this sensitive matter were greatly appreciated. We would highly recommend this office to anyone!”
Deborah Johnson – Arizona
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“What I was most pleased with was the efficiency, how quickly things got moving and how easy everyone made it seem. Before deciding to file for bankruptcy I was nervous and scared but Mr. Goodman and his staff made me feel calm and OK. That is great. I am glad that I chose this office. Everyone was great.”
James Terry is a 2017 graduate from the University of Hawai’i William S. Richardson School of Law in Honolulu. Upon graduation, he worked as a clerk in the State of Hawai’i Intermediate Court of Appeals before accepting the job at Blake Goodman, P.C. He is licensed in Hawai’i and admitted to the Federal Courts for the District of Hawai’i. James was born and raised in Hawai’i on the island of Oahu and attended Saint Louis High School and Hawai’i Pacific University prior to entering law school.
Vianne Yang
Viane was born in California and eventually was drawn to the islands. With her degree in finance, she hopes to assist clients get out of debt and start a fresh new life. In her spare time, she enjoys running along the beach and catching beautiful sunsets.
Coronavirus – Our Firm’s Response
The health and safety of our staff and our clients is our first priority.
Staff will stay home if they are sick. And, we recommend that client’s do the same. We will
be happy to reschedule any office meetings.
For our potential clients and existing clients:
We will be happy to offer all of our services online.
You may even have your free consultation by phone.
After retaining our office, we can work with you via phone and emails. We can even file your
case electronically. Therefore, we can both perform our duties to keep the members of our
families and community safe from the spread of Covid-19.
We are prepared to do everything possible to be proactive and safe.
We believe that our actions today will safeguard the health of our clients and staff, while
continuing to serve you with unsurpassed professionalism and support.
Honolulu Office Parking
Free Parking Locations
Parking option #1 : Downtown municipal parking, 1052 Bethel Street.
Clients who are disabled or nursing should be aware that there are no elevators, only conveniently located stairs at the downtown Municipal Parking Lot.
Parking option #2 : Chinatown municipal parking, Marin tower 60 N., Nimitz Highway. Parking entrance on Smith Street.
You can find our office in the heart of downtown Honolulu. The office is very easy to find, and we cover all parking costs, if you park in one of these three parking locations listed below. Please don’t park in our building at Pioneer Plaza. We don’t reimburse you for that cost.
Hawaii bankruptcy lawyer Blake Goodman is ready to help you and your family put your financial struggles behind you and begin the next chapter in your life. We can assist with your Chapter 13, Chapter 7 or debt settlement claim. You may also wish to contact our Windward Side-Kaneohe office.
Kaneohe Office Parking
There is ample free parking in front of and behind the building. We look forward to addressing your student loan, debt settlement, tax resolution or Hawaii bankruptcy concerns. There is no charge for your first consultation. You can also contact our Honolulu office.
Aiea Office Parking
Turn at the Big City Diner off Pali Momi Street. Free parking available in front of building.
Use the information to contact our Hawaii bankruptcy attorneys‘ Pearlridge – Pearl City – Aiea office. Someone from our office will be in touch shortly. We look forward to addressing your student loan, debt settlement, tax resolution or Hawaii bankruptcy concerns. There is no charge for your first consultation. You can also contact our Honolulu office or at our Windward Side-Kaneohe office.
Malia Conner
Born and raised on the island of Oahu, Malia Connor moved to California’s Bay Area to study dance at San Francisco State University, where she formed her own dance company, 25 years ago. She moved back to Oahu in 2017 to begin taking care of her aging parents.
Malia is excited for the opportunity to help Hawai’i residents get out of debt and is eager to apply her executive admin skills and creativity to the team of Blake Goodman.
Anna Lisa Hughes
Anna Lisa Hughes received a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish from San Francisco State University, and became fluent in both Spanish and Mandarin Chinese while studying and working abroad in Chile and China. Anna Lisa has nine years of paralegal experience in various areas of practice, including immigration, estate planning, civil rights, and bankruptcy law. Originally from Colorado, she moved to Hawaii for the cultural and ethnic diversity of the island of Oahu. Outside of the office, Anna Lisa has also had a career in music as a bassist and songwriter.
Joshua Humpries
Joshua Humphries is a 2008 graduate from the Widener University School of Law in Delaware. Upon graduation, he worked for a national law firm specializing in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies for several years before moving to a smaller firm where he continued he established the firm’s bankruptcy practice. During that time, he also represented claimants in workers compensation and social security disability claims. In 2013, he also began practicing in the areas of debt collection and general civil litigation. He is licensed in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Hawaii and admitted to the Federal Courts for the District of New Jersey, Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania and the District of Hawaii.
Dora Casillas
Prior to coming to this beautiful island, Dora Casillas lived in Simi Valley, California where she worked in the legal field for 18 years. Dora finds bankruptcy law the most rewarding where at the end of the day, she knows she helped many obtain a fresh start leading to a less stressful life.
Born in Texas and raised in California, Dora is fluent in Spanish. She enjoys the breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, along with the hiking trails and beaches. Dora is thrilled to be here and to have the opportunity to work with such a great team to serve the people of Hawaii.
Julia Oaten
I attended the University of Manchester, (UK) gaining a B.A. with Honors in Art History, before obtaining my J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law. Before moving to Hawaii and specializing in bankruptcy, I practiced criminal law as a Public Defender in Annapolis, MD.
While I am Cuban – Armenian, I grew up in England. My family and I moved to Hawaii in 2007 when my husband was offered a great job here. I stayed at home until we were all settled in and then responded to Blake’s job offer, and have been here ever since. I am the proud owner of an English bulldog and I enjoy fishing and hiking Oahu’s beautiful island with my husband and young son.
I really enjoy helping our clients achieve a fresh start and hopefully relieve them of some of the stress being in debt can cause while protecting them from creditors and helping them survive the bankruptcy process with their dignity intact.
Blanca Goodman
I’m Blake’s wife of 20 plus years. My job is very exciting – I deal with all our clients’ creditors, collections agencies and attorneys. I process all our client’s bills statements, warnings letters, and law suits. I’m the one who spends one hour or more on the phone finding the accounts or negotiating the best deal I can for our clients.
I’m from Mexico and I came to this country 20 years ago. I speak Spanish, and I would love to learn Japanese and Korean. We have two smart twin girls. One of my greatest enjoyments is to listen to audio self improvement books, and classical music.
I dance Kahiko and Auana hula, and wake up every morning to a Zumba exercise routine.
My purpose is to help our clients find debt freedom as soon possible, between 2 years or less. I do have constant communication with our clients about their case, and I want our clients to feel that I do care deeply from my heart.
Jeff Mulford
Jeff Mulford attended California Western School of Law in San Diego, California on a creative problem solving scholarship. When he first stated practicing in 2010, he represented numerous chapter 7 clients throughout Southern California during the height of the foreclosure crisis. He enjoys practicing bankruptcy law because it provides relief to people going through difficult times and puts them on a fresh start towards a brighter financial future.
Prior to law school, Jeff earned an M.B.A. with a concentration in finance from California State University, Long Beach and a B.A. from the University of California at Davis.
Jeff moved to Hawaii in 2016 because he loves the beauty of the islands and the slower pace of life. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and reading.
Blake Goodman
I received my law degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. in 1989 and have been exclusively practicing bankruptcy related law in Texas, New Mexico, and Hawaii ever since. In the past, I was a Certified Public Accountant, receiving my license from the State of Maryland in 1988. Today I am unlicensed, inactive and am not holding myself out as a CPA.
I specialize in providing solutions to a family’s debt burdens and tax problems. To date, I’ve helped over 8,000 individuals and families alleviate their financial setbacks caused by overwhelming debt problems. Our law firm is one of the largest bankruptcy filers in the entire state of Hawaii. I am a member of the Hawaii State Bar Association, the Federal Bankruptcy Law Section, the Tax Freedom Institute and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Lawyers. In addition to being a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, my article “The Often Overlooked 10-Year Tax Discharge Rule” was published in the ABI Journal.
I moved to Hawaii in 1999 with Blanca, my wife, who works with me at the office, because we wanted to live in tropical paradise. We now have twin daughters and have found Hawaii to be more than just a pretty place to live. It is the center of the universe for us.