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Bankruptcy Lawyers Can Help a Case Through the System

Once a debtor has decided to file for bankruptcy, he or she should retain a bankruptcy lawyer. The bankruptcy lawyer can explain the complicated bankruptcy laws to the debtor and make sure the debtor files under the proper bankruptcy Chapter for his or her situation. There are also credit-counseling classes and personal finance management courses that the debtor must attend. The debtor cannot attend just any course. The bankruptcy court must approve.

A bankruptcy lawyer can also field creditor calls for a debtor, particularly the creditor calls wherein a creditor refuses to cease communication with a debtor. The bankruptcy attorney will make it abundantly clear that it is against the law to continue collection attempts via telephone or written document once a debtor has filed bankruptcy.

The bankruptcy courts now use electronic filing. It is much easier to retain an at...
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When looking to find a bankruptcy lawyer, a person should set up a consultation with at least three different attorneys. Ask about fees, fee schedules, attorney experience, certifications, procedural outlines, client access and any personal questions that may require answers. Bankruptcies are filed in Federal Bankruptcy Court, so each attorney will have a large packet and much paperwork, including a financial affidavit for the individual to complete. The attorney chosen should be able to outline the differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies and should explain the entire process in non-technical language.

RocketLawyer.com offers an impressive directory of attorneys as a great starting point in a search. However, due diligence requires further investigation. Check with local bankruptcy court panels and creditor committees, ask business and personal contacts f...
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