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Looking for a Bankruptcy Attorney? Here Are Some Tips
Bankrate has an article by Jenny C. McCune entitled “13 Tips to Avoid Hiring a Bad Bankruptcy Attorney.” Overall, it’s pretty good advice, though some of the tips aren’t so much “avoiding bad attorneys” as they are “avoiding bad results.” Still, it’s worth a look.
To this list, I’d add the following comments:
- Don’t discount new attorneys. What you want is a competent lawyer who’s passionate about your matter. To that extent, a new attorney (as long as she or he knows the law and demonstrates competence) could be your best bet. Such a lawyer could also charge less than more established lawyers.
- Think long and hard about the kind of attorney you want to hire. Do you want a firm that throws out dozens of petitions a month? Is there a chance you’ll feel like you’re getting lost in the shuffle? A smaller firm or solo might offer more personalized services. On the other hand, you may want that kind of anonymity. Also, heavy filers sometimes charge lower fees because they file in bulk.
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Great article. You make some great points.
Mike
http://www.your-bankruptcy-information.com/