William H. Lively, Jr. WHL, PLLC

4.7
49 reviews

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If you live in or around Tyler, Texas, and you are struggling to make ends meet because of overwhelming debt, you can turn to the dedicated legal professionals at the law office of William H. Lively, Jr. WHL, PLLC, for the quality, effective counsel and support you need. Serving individuals and small-business owners throughout Smith County and the eastern part of the state, Mr. Lively has practiced law for more than 25 years, and he established our law firm in 1995 with a mission to deliver the highest level of service possible to those in need of debt relief.

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William H. Lively, Jr. WHL, PLLC
432 South Bonner Ave., Tyler, TX
75702, United States

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    Bradley Crager
    Dec 9, 2025
    5.0
    Bill is a great guy and attorney. I have asked him for legal advice and he had been right on! High recommend!
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    Ronnie Leach
    Oct 5, 2025
    1.0
    I was very unhappy with this lawfirm. They would not return phone calls. They would not provide any guidance. My Bankruptcy was handled poorly and I am paying the consequences for this lawfirms poor handling of my case. I do not recommend!!!!
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    Kevin King
    Jul 10, 2024
    5.0
    Mr Lively and staff were very professional and on top of everything. They kept in touch and walked me thru every step. I would recommend then to anyone.
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    Mitch Henderson
    Feb 23, 2024
    5.0
    As a former member of the judiciary, while serving I was not allowed to comment on any lawyer due to ethics, now retired I can say with great enthusiasm that Bill is a caring compassionate attorney who will walk his clients through a delicate tense time and counsel you all the way. He delivers personal service and his staff is just as kind and knowledgeable as he is. I highly recommend him to handle any personal or corporate bankruptcy! Mitch Henderson
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    Murry Williams
    Aug 25, 2020
    5.0
    Mr lively is up front with you an will not sugar coat anything he's doing my bankruptcy an I highly recommend him

Frequently Asked Questions About William H. Lively, Jr. WHL, PLLC

What is the difference between Chap. 7 and Chap. 13 bankruptcy?

Chap. 7 is also referred to as liquidation bankruptcy or a complete bankruptcy, Debtors can discharge many of their debts and must liquidate their nonexempt assets to pay their creditors. Chap. 13 allows debtors to establish a payment plan over the course of three to five years. This prevents them from having to liquidate their assets. Our bankruptcy lawyer can help you determine which chapter you should file when you set up your free initial consultation.

When and where can debt collectors contact me?

Generally, debt collectors may contact you by phone, mail, email or text message. Under the FDCPA, they may not call before 8 AM or after 9 PM without your permission. They might call you at work, but if you inform them that your workplace does not allow you to receive these calls, they must cease.