San Francisco Bankruptcy Attorney cautions against choosing a bankruptcy attorney on price
San Francisco Bankruptcy Attorney cautions against choosing a bankruptcy attorney on price
Choosing an attorney if you are considering a Chapter 7, Chapter 11 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy is one of the most important financial decisions you will make. A good bankruptcy attorney will guide you through the process to the best possible outcome for you. A less-qualified attorney may leave you vulnerable to future litigation and collection efforts, or, in the worst-case scenario, will cause your bankruptcy filing to be dismissed and you will still be responsible to all of your creditors.
One good place to start in searching for an experienced bankruptcy attorney is to contact your local or state bar association. They will be able to tell you who the bankruptcy specialists in your area are. During this recession many general practice attorneys are touting themselves as bankruptcy attorneys because “that is where the money is.” And they tend to offer low prices to attract prospective clients. You want to ensure that your attorney is a bankruptcy specialist and has years of experience with Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings, and has courtroom experience.
You should also talk with friends or acquaintances who can provide names of bankruptcy attorneys they have used. Find out how the attorney handled their case. Did they receive personal attention, or did they just fill out forms? Was the bankruptcy filing tailored to their situation or was it a cookie-cutter approach? That is the kind of information that can help you narrow your list.
Finally, interview the attorney yourself. Many bankruptcy attorneys offer a free initial consultation. Take the time to ask how they handle their cases. Find out if you will be dealing with them or an associate in the firm. You want to be comfortable with the person who will be handling your case. Finally, ask for a contract that lists what the attorney will be doing on your behalf. You want to ensure that the attorney specifies what he or she will be charging you in the way of fees and how those fees will be paid by you. In most cases, attorney fees that are given to you by your attorney will have to be approved through the bankruptcy court, so you will not have to pay your attorney fees up front.
If you have a question regarding Bankruptcy please contact us at 1-800-941-6730 or visit www.bkanswers.com and we can connect you with one of our experienced Bankruptcy Attorneys. After you have spoken with one of our bankruptcy attorneys we can schedule you a free face to face appointment in our office location nearest you. Our team of Bankruptcy Lawyers can assist you with all aspects of your case. If you are have questions about filing a chapter 7 bankruptcy, a chapter 11 bankruptcy, a chapter 13 bankruptcy, lien stripping, cram down, a stopping a foreclosure or wage garnishment, discharging debt, etc. we can help! We have bankruptcy attorneys located throughout California who can assist your needs. Please feel free to complete our free bankruptcy evaluation and we can quickly determine if you are a qualified candidate for bankruptcy.
