It is an extremely difficult and worrying time all around, after all the reason you are thinking of going bankrupt is because you have no money, so the decision to use a lawyer cannot be taken easily.
The first thing to understand is that you are very vulnerable at the moment. You are vulnerable to folks who know that you are in a desperate state and will take advantage of that. Understanding this will make you less vulnerable. If a lawyer’s fee looks too good to be true then you can be assured that it is just that, so stay away.
Get in touch with three attorneys and get an estimate from them.
Investigate each of the three. This is very easily done by checking them out on the Internet, and checking their credentials with the various organizations that they have graduated from.
As well as looking into their company name, always be sure to check out the names of their directors and other board members. This does not take very long to do. But will reward you well.
Many lawyers will have a free call that you can take advantage of, do so. I personally would not use a firm if they did not offer this as standard.
When they quote you a fee, insist that they cannot go over that amount, or spend any more money on your behalf unless they have written communication from you before they do anything. This is very important.attorneymust not spend more than has been agreed without your full knowledge and agreement.
Solid professional advice during a time like this can be a a very good thing. There are lots of extremely good organisations around that can represent and assist you during this period. Don’t be afraid about using them, but please do your homework as I have outlined above, before you engage a company or person to help you
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