Finding the Right Los Angeles Bankruptcy Attorney

By Alon Darvish, Esq.

If you are seeking a bankruptcy lawyer, it is best to exhaust all other possibilities before filing bankruptcy because filing for bankruptcy is a last resort option to becoming debt free. If you file for bankruptcy, it will remain on your credit report for 7 to 10 years depending on which chapter you file.

It is not necessary to hire a lawyer or an attorney to file for bankruptcy, but it is advisable. Especially with something so important, you want to make sure it is done right. You want to make sure that the right lawyer is familiar with the financial difficulties are you are facing, i.e., collections, foreclosure, repossessions, lawsuits, wage garnishments, bank levies, etc.

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.

Being debt free in today's economy is important. Many are struggling to make ends meet and many are taking the bankruptcy route to alleviate their pressure of debt. Attorney Alon Darvish has helped many individuals file for bankruptcy.

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.

Would you perform an operation on yourself? The answer is no! This is the thinking you should have when hiring a bankruptcy attorney. With something so important, don't leave it in your own hands - hire a professional! However, don't pay thousands of dollars when you don't have to.

The case of paying for more isn't always true. The average American doesn't have such a complicated case when it comes to filing for bankruptcy. Yet attorneys tend to charge thousands of dollars for something so simple merely because they can. If you have a simple case (no assets, just credit card debt), you don't need to pay $3,000 to file a simple Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

When contacting a bankruptcy attorney, you will usually be speaking with a paralegal or legal assistant. However, when considering to file for bankruptcy, make sure you speak with an actual attorney and not a paralegal. Attorneys know the law and they are the ones that can answer questions about your home, your car, and what debts can be discharged. - 31397

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