lundi 20 janvier 2014

Choosing The Best Bankruptcy Attorney

By Adela Beasley


The economic situation which the world is experiencing presently has driven most families into borrowing money so as to keep up with the financial strain. Most of the times, repaying the debts which one has taken can be a stressful process. That is why people file for bankruptcy. However, for a claim to be heard in court and end successfully, you have to look for the right bankruptcy attorney who will represent your case in court.

State Bar Associations usually have a list of good lawyers who work within the locality. There is no reason for one to look for a lawyer who works in another state because apart from the distance issue, there is the danger of choosing someone who is not familiar with the laws covering bankruptcy in the state where the client resides.

Word-of-mouth recommendations are more effective than contacts which people get from yellow pages or directories. It is important that one takes their time to ask around for lawyer contacts based on earlier contact. The best people to ask for advice would be the lawyer who represented one in a previous case or a friend who knows a very reputed lawyer. Popular lawyers are the best since it is it means that they are good at what they do.

When looking for a lawyer who works at a law firm, it is recommended that one goes for a law firm which is known to deal with majorly bankruptcy cases. The law firm should also be large and have enough lawyers attend to their client needs effectively. The danger of getting someone from a small law firm is that the lawyer could be having more workload compared to one who works at a larger firm.

There are different lawyers who charge different fees for their services. Choosing a lawyer who charges a reasonable fee is paramount. When facing a financial crisis, it is a stressful phase which needs to be eased. The lawyer whom one goes to should be able to give them a payment plan which factors in the crisis which they face. Reasonable fees are not expensive and both parties can agree on when they want to be paid.

How comfortable one is with their lawyer is very important. Some people find it hard discussing their financial issues with just anyone. This is where an understanding lawyer comes into the picture. The relationship between a client and their lawyer should be based on trust. If one is not at ease discussing their problems with their lawyer, they should know that it is time to move on and look for the nest lawyer.

Some lawyers are only out to get money and are not interested in helping their clients. Such lawyers should be avoided as they can be very expensive. Some of them usually charge for each and every consultation, even the initial meeting.

Rebuilding the financial life of a client after filing for bankruptcy is important. A good bankruptcy attorney should be able to equip his or her clients with tools that will help them find good lenders or the mechanisms on how to pay their debts effectively.




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