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A bankruptcy lawyer helps you get out from under debt you can't pay — stopping collections, lawsuits, garnishment and foreclosure — and decides with you whether Chapter 7, Chapter 13 or another option fits best.
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The Law Firm of Wagner & Wagner, LLP in New York, NY.
Staten Island, NY
Jay S. Baum Attorney at Law in New York, NY.
Staten Island, NY
Simonson & Cohen, L.L.P. in NY.
Staten Island, NY
Robert DePalma Attorney at Law in New York, NY.
Staten Island, NY
Craig A. Fine, Esq. in New York, NY.
Staten Island, NY
Comenzo, Freitas, & Sarados Law Offices in MA.
Howser, Newman, & Besley, LLC in SC.
Columbia, SC
Gdolian Law - Car Accident & Personal Injury Attorney in Tarzana, CA.
Teaneck, NJ
Law Offices of Carmel J. Snow in MD.
Glen Burnie, MD
Lars Edeen Jr. Attorney in CT.
Wallingford, CT
Enterprise, AL
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Pick what you need help with — a DWI, a divorce, an accident, a will — and see only attorneys who handle it.
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Six things to check before you hire.
Pick an attorney who practices the area your problem is in — a DWI, a divorce and a car accident need different lawyers.
Attorneys are licensed state by state. You can confirm a license and any discipline with your state bar.
Ask how many cases like yours they've handled, how they usually end, and who will actually work on yours.
Know how you'll be charged — hourly, a flat fee or a share of what you recover — and get it in a written agreement.
You should know how to reach them, how quickly they respond and how you'll get updates on your case.
Read reviews from past clients, and look for an attorney who knows the local courts.
Filing triggers the automatic stay, which generally stops most collection actions, lawsuits, garnishments and foreclosures right away.
Chapter 7 wipes out most unsecured debt in a few months if you qualify. Chapter 13 sets up a 3–5 year payment plan and can help you keep a home or car.
Chapter 7 is usually a flat fee; Chapter 13 fees are often partly paid through the plan. Ask for the total, including court filing costs.
Start with what you need help with above. That narrows the list to attorneys who practice that area. Then compare ratings and reviews, and talk to two or three before you decide.
It depends on the case. Criminal and family cases are often billed hourly or as a flat fee. Personal injury attorneys usually work on contingency — a share of what you recover, and nothing if you don't. Ask each attorney how they charge before you hire them.
Many do, especially in personal injury, criminal defense, bankruptcy and immigration. Ask when you call — a first meeting is the best way to see whether an attorney is a good fit.
Anything about your case: letters, court papers, contracts, police reports, photos, bills and a short timeline of what happened. The more the attorney sees, the better the advice.
Usually you need one licensed in the state where your case is. Federal matters like immigration, bankruptcy and patents can be different — ask the attorney.
Stoughton, MA
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