Business Details
Your Trusted Southwest Florida Bankruptcy & Construction Law Firm
Trunkett Law Firm has been dedicated to helping individuals and small businesses navigate financial difficulties and complex legal challenges since its founding. With over 20 years of experience in bankruptcy law, construction litigation, and real estate transactions, our firm provides personalized legal solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances. We prioritize client education, transparent communication, and proactive problem-solving to help clients achieve financial stability and protect their interests.Our practice is built on core values of integrity, community service, and unwavering advocacy, ensuring clients receive both legal expertise and compassionate support. By maintaining deep local knowledge of Southwest Florida's legal landscape, we effectively represent clients in bankruptcy proceedings, construction disputes, and real estate matters across multiple counties.
Services
Bankruptcy Law
Construction Litigation
Real Estate Transactions
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Foreclosure Defense
Construction Defects
Title Insurance
Commercial Leasing
Debt Restructuring
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of specialized bankruptcy and construction law experience
- Our firm provides free initial consultations for bankruptcy and construction matters
- We practice the Bankruptcy Litigation Model to protect post-discharge rights
- We combine legal expertise with personalized, community-focused representation
- Our attorney maintains dual expertise in legal practice and title insurance
Services
Bankruptcy Law
Our bankruptcy practice helps individuals and businesses eliminate overwhelming debt through Chapter 7 liquidation or Chapter 13 repayment plans. We guide clients through asset protection strategies, means testing requirements, and post-discharge credit rebuilding while defending against creditor violations. With specialized knowledge of Florida exemption laws, we help clients retain critical assets while achieving financial fresh starts.
Construction Litigation
We represent construction industry participants in payment disputes, defect claims, and contract enforcement matters. Our services include lien foreclosures, bond claims, insurance coverage disputes, and courtroom representation for residential and commercial construction conflicts. With two decades of experience, we help contractors, subcontractors, and property owners resolve complex construction issues while minimizing business disruption.
Real Estate Transactions
Our real estate practice offers title insurance, contract review, and closing services for residential and commercial property transactions. We handle purchase agreements, title defect resolution, and financing documentation while providing cost-effective alternatives to traditional title companies. As both attorney and title agent, we ensure comprehensive legal protection throughout the property transfer process.
People
Joseph C. Trunkett
Attorney at Law
Joseph C. Trunkett has practiced law in Lee County since 1994, specializing in bankruptcy, construction law, and real estate. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law and maintains dual expertise as a licensed title insurance agent.
Questions
What bankruptcy options are available for individuals?
We handle Chapter 7 liquidation bankruptcies for debt discharge and Chapter 13 repayment plans for debt restructuring, helping clients choose the best option based on their financial situation.
Can bankruptcy stop foreclosure proceedings?
Yes, filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows you to reinstate past-due mortgages over 36-60 months while keeping your home and potentially eliminating junior liens.
What construction law services do you offer?
We represent contractors, subcontractors, and property owners in construction defect claims, payment disputes, contract negotiations, and insurance claims across Southwest Florida.
Do you handle real estate transactions?
Yes, we provide full-service real estate closings with title insurance, contract review, and dispute resolution for residential and commercial properties in Lee County and surrounding areas.
What payment options exist for legal services?
We offer flexible payment plans for bankruptcy cases, with partial payments included in Chapter 13 repayment plans, and competitive flat fees for real estate transactions.
