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Friday, June 19, 2009

Questions to Ask Your Bankruptcy Attorney

By David Williams

Filing for bankruptcy is one of the most difficult decisions you can make. But by hiring a knowledge bankruptcy attorney, you can make the emotionally wrenching process of declaring bankruptcy at least a little less stressful.

But how do you find the right bankruptcy attorney for you? Simple: You have to ask each attorney whom you interview the right questions. It?s all part of doing your homework, and will help you find the ideal professional to guide you through the bankruptcy process.

First, ask potential attorneys how much of their practice that they devote to bankruptcy work. Bankruptcy laws change all the time. Attorneys who file bankruptcy cases on a regular basis will remain up to date on the latest nuances of bankruptcy law.

You should also ask attorneys if they will accompany you in your court hearings. In many bankruptcy cases, you will be required to attend only one court hearing. Still, it?s better to have your attorney at your side rather than a paralegal. Not all attorneys, though, will attend the court hearings with their clients.

Any attorney you interview should also be able to tell you if filing for bankruptcy might not be the best option for you. Ask attorneys to review the specifics of your case to determine if you have other choices. Remember, filing for bankruptcy should be used as a last resort. A skilled bankruptcy attorney will be able to tell you when bankruptcy isn?t the best option.

If you do decide that filing for bankruptcy is the best option, you should then ask attorneys what information they?ll need from you to get the process started. You will need what seems like a mountain of paperwork. A skilled bankruptcy attorney will help you get started on organizing all the necessary documents.

Any attorney with whom you work should be able to give you a written fee agreement. This agreement will spell out exactly what services an attorney will provide for what cost. Having this information written down avoids problems or debates later. If an attorney does not work with a written fee agreement, you should not work with that attorney.

Finally, after asking these other important questions, it?s time to ask what bankruptcy attorneys charge. For most people, especially those facing bankruptcy, the temptation is to ask this question first, and to give the answer to it more weight.

By asking the right questions, you will find the ideal bankruptcy attorney for your case. Filing for bankruptcy is never an easy process. But with the right professional working with you, it can be far less stressful. - 23159

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