Bankruptcy Attorney Search
Enter your zipcode or search for a lawyer by city & state
Bankruptcy Topics
Featured Bankruptcy Lawyers
The Law Office of Peter J. Underhill
Charlotte, NC 28209
Tomblin Farmer & Morris, PLLC
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Peggy Palms & Associates
Boone, NC 28607
Recommended Articles
Bankruptcy Lawyers, Attorneys, and Law Firms
Bankruptcy lawyers specializes in federal and state bankruptcy laws and provide advice with Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 13, credit repair, debt collection or debt settlement. A bankruptcy attorney has multiple responsibilities and duties, including initial consultation, where they review your financial situation, handling your creditors, preparing and filing your bankruptcy petition. Bankruptcy law firms also prepare you for 341 meeting of the creditors, negotiating and reviewing reaffirmation agreements and motions, and appearing in confirmation hearings.
Bankruptcy Lawyers By State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Bankruptcy Lawyers FAQ
What debts are cleared after filing bankruptcy?Most unsecured debt, including credit cards, unpaid bills and mortgages can be eliminated after you file for a bankruptcy. The only things that will not be erased are child support payments and alimony, DUI or other fines owed to the government...
What property of mine will be liquidated to pay my creditors? The bankruptcy trustee will liquefy your real estate holdings and vehicles (including automobiles and boats) to ensure that all of your debts are paid off. Only items that are tax-exempt are not eligible for liquidation. The trustee...
Will my credit be ruined for life? Absolutely not. In fact, many creditors may consider you to be less of a risk after you file for bankruptcy than before, because it is not incredibly likely that you will need to file again. Also, the filing is expunged from your record after ten years...
Bankruptcy Articles
Bankruptcy in South Dakota
Nobody wants to declare bankruptcy, but when you’re drowning in a sea of debt it may be the only answer. If you are considering filing for bankruptcy in South Dakota, there are certain facts about it that you should be aware of ahead of time, such as what type of bankruptcy is right for you, whether or not you truly need to file, what exemptions you will be allotted, and so forth.
How a Bankruptcy Lawyer Helps
A bankruptcy lawyer is not required by law in bankruptcy filing cases but they can help to simplify the
Bankruptcy and the Repayment Plan
Understanding bankruptcy repayment plans first requires an understanding of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a liquidation bankruptcy. This means that the filing debtor’s non-exempt assets will have to be sold or liquidated in order to pay off all creditor claims. In exchange for this action, the debtor’s debts, as in the obligation to pay, are dismissed. While all debts can be discharged with Chapter 7, not all liens (as in mortgage notes) will be likewise discharged.
© 2008 ExpertHub Inc., All Rights Reserved.
Disclaimer: Experthub is not a referral service, and no attorney-client, doctor-patient, or confidential relationship is or should be formed by the use of this site.
The providers listed do not in any way constitute a referral or endorsement by this website or ExpertHub Inc.