The value of a good attorney

[CoachK]

I didn't realize until today (my 341) how important a good attorney is. We went into a large room with abot 10 people scheduled for 11:00 a.m. My attorney explained that he knew the trustee very well, and gave us a heads-up to the type of questions that he would ask. We were the first ones called in and it went very smoothly. After the meeting my attorny assured us that it went very well and there was nothing to worry about. I asked him how well he knew the trustee, and he said "very well". He was with him for several meeting the previous day. They are both attorneys in the same town. I honestly feel that without my attorney today, things would not have been as easy. We have a very tricky and questionable Ch.7 case, and it was way too routine. My advice to anyone just starting this process is to do your homework and find an experienced BK attorney. If possible, research the trustees in your area and find an attorney who is familiar with them. Hey, you wouldn't hire a brick layer to put on a roof, right. Get the best that you can, even if he or she costs a few extra dollars up front.

[bkfiler]

thats correct. i firmly believe that too. in fact, i wouldnt file my next BK without an attorney - even though i first thought i would do it myself, then changed my mind and said ill do the next one by myself. then changed my mind.


im sure the girls here will know how i feel

[FilingOnMyOwn]

i wouldnt file my next BK without an attorney

Your 'next' bankruptcy?

[lostsoul23]

Sounds like you lucked out, congrats.

My attorney's office: a) doesn't believe in returning calls or emails, b) when you are lucky enough to get them off the phone they find it 'okay' to keep you on a speakerphone, and my fav:

At the 341, he was in the room all of 2 mins. He took off, and had myself, a few other clients, and the trustee waiting around for him for nearly 30 mins. I tried to ask about what to do with my car after the hearing and he practically threw me out of the room.

I won't even get into the problems I had just getting the petition done right.

All I can say is 'thank goodness' it's done & over with.

[Teri]

We had a run of the mill - high income bankruptcy - filed pro se, no problems
You don't always need an attorney!

[StaciMM]

Until things settle and a better understanding is gained about the current bk law process, I'd say that someone filing NOW is better off w/ an attorney.

We had a run of the mill - high income bankruptcy - filed pro se, no problems
You don't always need an attorney!

[StaciMM]

This is the reason a potential bk-filer should consult with several attorneys. Make them earn your business.

Sounds like you lucked out, congrats.

My attorney's office: a) doesn't believe in returning calls or emails, b) when you are lucky enough to get them off the phone they find it 'okay' to keep you on a speakerphone, and my fav:

At the 341, he was in the room all of 2 mins. He took off, and had myself, a few other clients, and the trustee waiting around for him for nearly 30 mins. I tried to ask about what to do with my car after the hearing and he practically threw me out of the room.

I won't even get into the problems I had just getting the petition done right.

All I can say is 'thank goodness' it's done & over with.

[FoolAndHisMoney]

thats correct. i formly beleive that too. in fact, i wouldnt file my next BK without an attorney - even though i first thought i would do it myself, then changed my mind and said ill do the next one by myself. then changed my mind.


im sure the girls here will know how i feel

I sure hope you're kidding about this too dude!

[Minnymouth]

Extrememly scary now with an attorney in your corner - too many changes, too much red tape............ too easily dismissed.....

Choosing a good attorney is hard, pick one you feel comfortable with, answers your questions, and remember HE TOO is now responsible for your petition.....

[bkfiler]

you have to plan your bankruptcy. ive learned that. i wont make the same mistake twice. my next bankruptcy is going to go smooth




"i wont make the same mistake twice." <--- love that statement hehe

[sunshine08]

First of all, we lucked out and got THE GREATEST ATTORNEY EVER
2nd - I hope to never do that again (I learned that eating one's own words were poisonous)
3rd - Those that filed pro se - my hats off to you. Our attorney earned her money, all the emails and phone calls Her and her husband's picture are in Webster's Dictionary beside the word Patience.
4th - If the above isn't enough, sitting in the 341 meeting will make a believer out of you. That is the real test.

**Always remember that ultimately you are responsible for knowing and providing the true and correct information to the courts.**