Name: Easa R. Mousa
Age: 54
Family: Wife, Amy; daughter, Kristen; and son, Matthew
Pets: None at this time
Education: University of North Florida, B.A., and Mercer University Law School, J.D.
Admitted to the Bar: Florida and Georgia, 1985
Employed by: Law Office of E. R. Mousa, P.A.
Field of practice: Consumer bankruptcy (Chapter 7 & 13), debt defense and student loan issues
Professional organizations: Florida and Georgia Bars, The Jacksonville Bar Association, Jacksonville Bankruptcy Bar Association and National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Community involvement: I frequently speak at civic and religious group meetings on the issues of dealing with debt and bankruptcy.
How did you become involved?: I was asked by a women’s club to speak at one of their meetings. I enjoyed it so much, I kept looking for opportunities to do it again.
How can someone else become involved?: Organizations are always looking for speakers on a variety of legal issues. You just need to ask.
What have you learned/achieved through the experience?: There are still a lot of misconceptions on debt and bankruptcy, but people are eager to learn and obtain useful information.
What was the last book you read or are reading: “The Millions Within” by David Neagle