News Topic: Hiring a Bankruptcy Lawyer

 Lawyers’ fees will vary from attorney to attorney.  However, the actual court cost for filing bankruptcy will not deviate.  For Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the current filing fee charged by the Clerk of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court is $299.00.  For Chapter 13 ... Read full article

According to the state bar, 40-50% of Arizona bankruptcy filings occur without an attorney (“pro se” in legalese).  Most individuals who file for bankruptcy are at rock bottom, and do not believe they can afford an attorney, or that it will be necessary to ... Read full article

As reports surface that wealthy socialite Patricia Kluge has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection, many have wondered:  how can you file for bankruptcy when you are a billionaire? When United State bankruptcy laws were drafted, the focus was ... Read full article

This is my first post on National Bankruptcy Forum and I wanted to address an issue that is very important to me.  Many Bankruptcy Attorneys are active in the fight to save their client’s homes.  When in the middle of a fight for your home please talk with ... Read full article

Often, people wait too long to file bankruptcy.  Considering bankruptcy to be a last resort is probably a wise thing to do, and there are often many things an individual can do to prevent bankruptcy.  However, waiting too long can mean that bankruptcy ... Read full article

Understandably, a typical bankruptcy client fears that they will lose most of their property if they file for bankruptcy.  For my Atlanta bankruptcy clients, the good news is that a substantial portion of your real estate, personal property and retirement ... Read full article