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How to Choose a Bankruptcy Attorney
How do I find a bankruptcy
lawyer? What questions do I ask? What should I take to my
first appointment? These are some of the common questions
people ask. The following are answers to common questions
about finding a Bankruptcy Attorney. Choosing an experienced
bankruptcy Law Firm to handle bankruptcy is critical.
How do I
find a Bankruptcy attorney?
The most
common way to find a bankruptcy lawyer is by referral.
Referrals usually come from family members, friends or
professional affiliations. This is probably the best way to
find a lawyer. If you don't know a bankruptcy attorney,
finding one on the Internet or in Yellow Pages is also a
good place to start (scroll to bottom of page for list of
bankruptcy attorneys).
Your
bankruptcy attorney should offer a Free Initial
consultation to evaluate your financial situation and
offer advice on the best course of action for your
particular circumstances. In addition, a law firm that
deals exclusively in bankruptcy and debt consolidation
is often better equipped to deal with Chapter 13
Bankruptcy and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.
How do I know if the Law
Firm can handle my case?
When you
visit the law firm to discuss bankruptcy and bankruptcy
alternatives, be sure to ask whether the law firm has
handled similar cases. Unfortunately, most small firms
don't handle Chapter 7 Bankruptcy or Chapter 13
Bankruptcy. As Chapter 13 is more complicated, it
requires an attorney to represent you for up to 5 years.
So you want a lawyer who will represent your best
interests, not just those aspects they are familiar
with.
What should I bring
to my first appointment with my attorney?
On the first
visit to your attorney’s office, you should bring a list of
all your creditors (people you owe). This should also
include those debts that you are not behind on. Examples of
these include credit cards, medical bills, taxes, cars,
mortgage, home loans and personal loans. The more detailed
the information you provide to your lawyer, the better they
can advise. You should also bring a list of your assets and
income. Typically you will be asked to fill out a brief form
before the meeting begins to ensure that the law firm can
accurately evaluate your situation.
How soon can my attorney stop
creditor harassment?
Almost immediately! Once you retain a lawyer to file your
bankruptcy, they will start taking your creditor calls. You
will be able to forward them to the law office that same
day.
Finally,
bankruptcy attorneys work hard to provide you the best
service and legal representation possible. Mostly they
specialize in consumer debt and are highly skilled in all
areas of bankruptcy law.
Bankruptcy
Attorneys:
Dallas, Texas
Paxton & Pratt, L.P., a Collin County based law firm
with offices in McKinney and Frisco providing bankruptcy
representation to Chapter 7 creditors and debtors for cases
filed in the Eastern and Northern Districts of Texas. 2595
Dallas Parkway, Suite 105, Frisco, Texas 75034. (972)
712-1515.
Tampa, Florida
Michael Barnett, PA, in Tampa, Florida. Mr. Barnett
is board certified in consumer bankruptcy law, handling
consumer and small business bankruptcy cases. The firm's
main office is in Tampa, but attorney Barnett can meet with
clients in Lakeland or Dade City as well. Telephone: 800
393-3100.
Houston, Texas
Law Offices of D. Sean LeBari. The firm is located in
Houston, Texas, and provides full service representation for
both consumers and businesses in chapter 7, 11, and 13
cases. The firm's address is 7322 Southwest Freeway, Suite
1700, Houston, Texas 77074. Telephone: 713-777-6700; Fax:
713-777-6780.
Michigan
Marrs & Terry, PLLC. Helpful and experienced
bankruptcy attorneys. Personable and compassionate
representation. Evening and weekend appointments available
in our office or your home. Representing debtors throughout
the state of Michigan. Call us today toll free at
1-866-247-8713 (CHPTR13).
California
Campbell & Franks. Attorneys at this firm practice in
both California and Colorado. Campbell & Franks focuses on
representing individuals and families who have too much debt
and need to file for bankruptcy protection. Located at 1140
Highland Ave., #164, Manhattan Beach, California 90266 (toll
free telephone (866) 254-9681) AND 303 South Broadway, Suite
200-221, Denver, Colorado, 80209 (toll-free telephone (866)
254-9682).
Illinois
Pamela S. Wilcox has practiced with the AV rated firm
of Stoerzbach, Morrison, Robertson, Wilcox & Alcorn, PC, in
Galesburg, Illinois, for over sixteen years, concentrating
her practice in consumer and business bankruptcy primarily
for debtors in the Central District of Illinois. Pamela is
board certified in consumer bankruptcy law by the American
Board of Certification, an accreditation which is not
recognized by the Supreme Court of Illinois because
certifications of specialization are not a requirement to
practice law in the state of Illinois. She provides free
consultations. Call 309-341-6036 to set up an appointment.
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