What Services Should I Receive From My Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyer?

23-Apr-2011 Not all law firms are going to provide you with top notch financial services. When looking for a Chicago bankruptcy lawyer to help you it is important to first understand what services the attorneys should be providing.

First, you should receive a full financial consultation from your lawyer. This meeting will cover all of your financial responsibilities including income, loans and other debts. This is when a 'means' test is given to determine if you qualify for bankruptcy. Once your financial situation has been analyzed and it is determined that you qualify to file bankruptcy, your Chicago bankruptcy lawyer will advise if chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy would make more sense for you.

Additionally your Chicago bankruptcy attorney needs to attend the creditors meeting with you. This is a meeting in front of your debtors to discuss your financial situation and what is owed to each of them and how they will be repaid.

Your attorney should also be present at any additional meetings that may be necessary along the way. They will provide you with the support and guidance that you need during the bankruptcy process.

A quality lawyer who offers all of these services will probably not be the cheapest lawyer available to you. However all Chicago bankruptcy lawyers who include all of these services in their price will cost approximately the same and are well worth the money.

It is up to you to do your research and meet with a couple of lawyers to find out which one would be the best fit for your needs. It is common for Chicago bankruptcy lawyers to offer free consultations where they meet with you and discuss if you would be a candidate for bankruptcy. At this time you will also be able to visit their office and meet the lawyers there. Meeting the staff is a good way to decide if you would be comfortable letting them handle your bankruptcy case.

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