The Pope Firm

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween! 🎃

10/30/2026

🧡 The Pope Firm voted 2026 Johnson City Press Best of the Best Bankruptcy Attorney's!

🧡 Thank you to everyone who voted for The Pope Firm!

Your support means the world to us — we’re honored to serve our community and help bring peace of mind to those facing tough financial times.

10/30/2026

Struggling with overwhelming debt? Chapter 7 bankruptcy may give you the fresh start you deserve.

Chapter 7 is designed to wipe out most unsecured debts — credit cards, medical bills, personal loans — in as little as 3–4 months. For many people, it’s the fastest path to regaining control of their finances.

Key Benefits of Chapter 7:
• ✔️ Eliminates most unsecured debt permanently
• ✔️ Stops lawsuits, garnishments, and collection calls immediately
• ✔️ Protects many assets through Tennessee exemptions
• ✔️ Helps you rebuild credit faster than you think
• ✔️ Gives you a clean financial slate to move forward

If debt is keeping you awake at night, you’re not alone — and you have options. A consultation can help you understand whether Chapter 7 is the right solution for your situation.

Call us at 423-375-8971 or visit https://www.thepopefirm.com/schedule-a-consultation/ to schedule a free consultation with us over the phone or in person.

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10/14/2026

True or false: If you file for bankruptcy, you automatically lose your house and your car.

Drop your answer in the comments. 👇

We hear this one almost every week, and it keeps a lot of hardworking people in East Tennessee stuck longer than they need to be. Many folks who file keep their home, their vehicle, and the things they need to get to work and take care of their family.

Every situation is different, and that’s exactly why a real conversation matters more than what you read online.

If debt has been keeping you up at night, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Our team has offices in Johnson City, Kingsport, Elizabethton, and Knoxville, and we’re here to walk you through your options with no judgment.

📞 Call us today or send us a message to set up a confidential consultation.

10/13/2026

The wait is almost over! Grand Opening our second location Friday 10/16 at 11:00 am at 633 E Elk Avenue in Elizabethton. Open right now at 534 Eastern Star Rd Kingsport. We would love for you to visit! downtownelizabethton

Hours for both locations:

11:00-7:00 Tuesday
11:00-6:00 Wednesday
11:00-7:00 Thursday
11:00-8:00 Friday
11:00-8:00 Saturday

10/12/2026

The Betsy Band will be there this weekend too!!

09/24/2026

After more than 25 years helping people through financial hardship, Charles will tell you the hardest part isn't the paperwork or the court date.

It's picking up the phone.

Most people wait months, sometimes years, because they're embarrassed. They feel like they failed.

But the people who walk through our door are nurses, truck drivers, teachers, and small business owners. Good, hardworking people who got hit with a medical bill, a layoff, a divorce, or a slow season that didn't bounce back.

Life happens. It doesn't make you a failure.

And the sooner you talk to someone, the more options you usually have.

If someone you know is carrying this quietly, share this with them. It might be the nudge they need.

09/11/2026

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08/28/2026

We have officially made the TOP 5 in the Johnson City Press Readers’ Choice Best of the Best for Professional Services/Lawyer - Bankruptcy! Please take a moment and scan the code below to place a vote!

08/25/2026

IR-2026-97, Aug. 20, 2026 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced a digitally authenticated Tax Compliance Report available through IRS Individual Online Account.