5 Questions to ask your Bankruptcy Attorney
Many bankruptcy attorneys offer free
consultations, so it makes sense to utilize this opportunity to the fullest to
ensure you find the right lawyer for your case.
You must be prepared with your questions thoroughly.
Here is a list of possible questions you may consider to help evaluate the
attorney:
Do
you specialize in bankruptcy?
The laws about Bankruptcy are quite
complicated. So, it is important to make sure you are working with an attorney
who is well-versed with the bankruptcy laws and has thorough knowledge about
the minute details and how it may impact you in the long run.
You may want to avoid working with an
attorney who has no relevant experience.
How
many bankruptcy cases do you file each year?
It is good to work with an attorney who has
vast experience in Bankruptcy. It is suggested to work with a lawyer who
handles 2-5 cases every month or roughly 50 cases per year.
Who
is going to be handling your case?
Being paralegal by your side isn’t recommended
when you file for bankruptcy with an attorney. Already there is so much at
stake your lawyers must know about your financial situation thoroughly. If you
won’t be meeting with your attorney until you meet with the financial
creditors, it is advisable to look for the attorney.
What
is your fee structure?
Full payment may be required in some cases
before filing for bankruptcy.
Although some lawyers will be willing to work out the payment structure
beforehand.
What’s
included in your fees?
In general attorney fees cover:
·
Determining if you qualify for
bankruptcy
·
Putting together your
bankruptcy petition
·
Representing at the creditors
meeting
·
Filing necessary documents
Contact an ace bankruptcy
attorney at Miranda, Magden, and Miranda,
LLC to help navigate through the
bankruptcy process amicably.
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