Tampa Bankruptcy Attorneys Clark & Washington Highlight Several American Icons Who Overcame Bankruptcy

    TAMPA, FL, May 12, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Throughout American history, several individuals have failed and started over by taking advantage of the protection to which they are entitled under bankruptcy laws. The experienced bankruptcy attorneys of Tampa law firm Clark & Washington know only too well the excellent company you keep when you file for bankruptcy in this country.

Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States and the great emancipator, filed for bankruptcy (twice) in order to get a fresh financial start. Two other U.S. presidents also filed for bankruptcy: Ulysses S. Grant (18th president) and William McKinley (25th president).

Several well-known entrepreneurs also had to start over. Henry Ford of Ford Motors and William Durant, the founder of General Motors, are two giants of the American car industry who filed for bankruptcy. Walt Disney and co-founder of the 20th Century Fox Film Corporation William Fox both filed for bankruptcy protection as well.

The world of entertainment has its share of bankruptcy filers too. Glamor and celebrity status are apparently not enough to prevent some of the most recognizable names in the industry from filing for bankruptcy. Francis Ford Coppola (director), Kim Basinger (Oscar-winning actress), Dino De Laurentiis (Oscar-winning film producer) and Jerry Lewis (comic star) are just some of the famous names in a long list of celebrity bankruptcy filers.

Filing for bankruptcy is not the end of the world. On the contrary, it gives you the chance to start your financial life over again just like these well-known Americans did. Let the experienced Tampa bankruptcy attorneys at Clark & Washington help you get a fresh financial start. Call them for any concerns or questions you may have about filing for bankruptcy in Tampa. To get more information, please go to http://www.cw13fl.com.

About Clark & Washington:

Established in 1983, Clark & Washington is now one of the leading bankruptcy filers in the Southeast. They have locations in Georgia, Florida and Tennessee. Clark & Washington specializes in personal Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy. They offer honest, helpful legal advice to those experiencing financial hardships.

For more information, visit http://www.cw13fl.com.

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