Finding the Right Bankruptcy Attorney

By Alon Darvish

Make sure you exhaust all remedies prior to file for bankruptcy because it is considered a last option. Be aware that filing for bankruptcy remains on your credit report for 7 to 10 years.

You don't necessarily need to hire an attorney to file for bankruptcy. However, it is always best to do so considering you are dealing with something so important as becoming debt free. Does your attorney know about the difficulties you are facing and how the new bankruptcy laws affect your financial situation? Do you have bank levies or wage garnishments? Are you a party to a lawsuit? Have you or are you facing foreclosure on your home? Make sure your attorney is aware of these situations and how he will handle these situations.

New laws have also been set in place since 2005 and many attorneys are not well aware of it. There are certain financial management courses that need to be taken in order to file for bankruptcy. Your income must be below a certain amount to qualify for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Your attorney will know these answers and will know where to go if he does not know the answer.

Hiring a bankruptcy attorney is an important step to becoming debt free. You need to consider many things - including cost. If lack of money is an important aspect to finding that right attorney, then you may be able to find the right attorney at the Law Offices of Alon Darvish in Beverly Hills, California.

Many bankruptcy attorneys tend to charge thousands of dollars for a simple Chapter 7 Bankruptcy services. The general fee for a simple Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Petition is anywhere from $2,500 to $3,500 in the Los Angeles area. Don't get fooled into paying so much when hiring the right lawyer.

Filing bankruptcy on your own is much like considering suicide. Would you perform an operation on your own? No, you wouldn't. Then why would you file for bankruptcy on your own? However, much like going to a doctor, there is no need to see a specialist, if you have something as simple as the cold.

Don't fool yourself into thinking that if I pay more, then I will get more. In certain situations, that is the case, but for the general public, you do not need to pay thousands of dollars to file a simple Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The usual American has very little assets (i.e., no equity in their car or home), very little money, and thousands in credit card debt. You should never pay thousands of dollars to file a simple Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

When looking for a bankruptcy attorney, make sure you have a chance to speak to the attorney and not just a paralegal or legal assistant. Larger operation bankruptcy firms tend to have their paralegal handle your questions. Paralegals are not well equipped to handle such important questions, such as "Can I keep my home?" or "What will happen to my car?". Make sure you have an opportunity to speak to an actual bankruptcy attorney. - 29970

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