Searching High and Low: How Do I Find a Good Bankruptcy Attorney?

Finding a good bankruptcy attorney is like finding a good doctor. You may have to try a few before finding the right fit. But since we’re talking about your financial future here, it’s important to take the time to search out that correct fit. Here are some tips on finding a good bankruptcy attorney.

• Ask around. Ask friends, family, or associates if they have anyone to recommend.
• Look online. Try a service like lawyers.com to find bankruptcy attorneys in your area.
• Make sure the attorney(s) you select to interview focuses on bankruptcy. After all, you wouldn’t visit a dentist for an eye problem, so why would you visit a personal injury lawyer for a bankruptcy case?
• Choose an attorney(s) who offers a free consultation. Come to the consultation armed with questions like:
• Do you focus on cases like mine?
• What information will you need from me?
• What is the probable outcome of my case?
• What is your pricing structure?
• What is your main method of communication (phone, email, fax)?
• How long can I expect my case to last?
• Will you be handling my case or hand it off to an associate in the firm?
• Contact your state bar association. Once you’ve chosen a few attorneys, research your state bar association online. You may be able to find out if the attorney has ever had disciplinary action taken against him or her.
• Last, but most importantly, make sure they offer alternatives.  If the only option they know is bankruptcy then that’s that only information they can provide.  If they are full service and offer debt relief alternatives then they can explore the possibility of you not having to file bankruptcy at all. 

A full service debt relief law firm such as Harold Shepley & Associates is an example of a firm that will provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision about your situation—and get you started on the road to fiscal fitness. Contact them today by phone 1-866-284-7062 for a free consultation or find out more at www.shepleylaw.com 

By Harold Shepley | Published March 13, 2012 | Posted in Bankruptcy, Chapter 13, Chapter 7 | Tagged Harold Shepley & Associates, Harrisburg bankruptcy attorney, Pennsylvania bankruptcy attorney | Leave a comment