How to Choose a Bankruptcy Attorney

Clients often struggle with finding an attorney to represent them in their Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy filing. While we hope you contact First Source Law for a Free Consultation (link to contact us page), we offer the following suggestions when making this important decision.

1. Work with Experienced Bankruptcy Attorneys

Never use a form preparer to help you file bankruptcy. There is no such thing as a simple Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy as every client is different. Further, form preparers cannot provide you with legal advice and cannot represent you at a mandatory creditor meeting or before the court. While bankruptcy form preparers may help you fill out a few bankruptcy forms, the knowledge and advice of an attorney will more than make up for the small difference in price.

2. Ask to Speak to the Attorney

When retaining a Bankruptcy Attorney, be sure that the attorney working on your case is available to speak with you. Our free bankruptcy consultations are performed by licensed attorneys. Further, once you hire us to represent you, we keep you informed at all stages through our unique online client management system.

3. Check Attorney’s Bar Information

In addition to working with a licensed attorney, check the state bar website to make sure there is no disciplinary actions taken against the attorney. All our attorneys at First Source Law have spotless records.

4. Don’t Make Your Decision Solely on Price

The old adage “you get what you pay for” truly applies in the case of legal services. If you base your decision to retain an attorney solely on the basis of price, you will likely be disappointed with the knowledge, speed, or attention. While First Source Law offers competitive rates on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings, we also offer great service as quickly as possible. We use technology to communicate with clients, transmit documents back and forth, and file petitions with the Bankruptcy Courts. Our use of technology lowers the cost to clients, speeds up the filing, and allows us to provide the best service to our clients.

5. Find a Bankruptcy Attorney Who Understands Your Financial Situation

The bankruptcy attorneys at First Source Law understand the stress and circumstances that surround the decision to file for bankruptcy. As a result, we do everything we can to absorb the stress by providing flexible payment options, starting work on your case right away, and providing you with information on what creditors can and can not do to collect a debt before we file bankruptcy. Furthermore, our case management system gives you ALL case information so you are never left wondering what your attorney has done on your case.

Still not convinced? Chat online right now with one of our bankruptcy attorneys or call us for a free consultation at (877) 292-9759