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Questions and Answers for Hiring a Washington Bankruptcy Attorney

1. How do I know I need a Washington bankruptcy attorney?

There may be many times where a difficult financial situation doesn't require a bankruptcy attorney, only a tighter budget. Here are some indications that you might benefit from bringing a Washington bankruptcy attorney on board:

You have tried accredited financial counseling and it did not work

You have lost a substantial portion of your income

You are the victim of identity theft

You have lost money in a poor investment

You or your spouse is suffering from an injury or illness

You are being sued

You are involved in a difficult divorce or custody battle

You are facing foreclosure

2. Where can I learn more about bankruptcy?

There are many resources you can turn to in order to learn more about the legalities of your financial situation including: www.BankruptcyInfoNetwork.com and www.AllLaw.com/topics/bankruptcy/.

3. How do I know which lawyer to trust?

After finding a bankruptcy attorney through trusted methods like the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, the Washington State Bar, and www.AllLaw.com the Internet's most respected legal directory, develop a long list and narrow it by asking questions like these of your candidates:

Do they practice mainly bankruptcy or do they handle general practice cases as well? (It may be best to choose an attorney who devotes most of his or her casework to bankruptcy situations like yours.)

Are they credentialed through the Washington State Bar, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, and the American Bankruptcy Institute?

Do they have a blemish on their record with the Better Business Bureau or the Washington State Bar?

Do they enjoy an outstanding reputation within the Washington bankruptcy legal community?

4. Assessing the Personal Interview

After winnowing your list down using the above methods, schedule one-on-one interviews with 3 candidates and ask yourself the following questions:
Do I get a good vibe from them?

Is this a professional I can trust?

Does this attorney treat me with respect?

Can I communicate well with this professional?

Did this attorney answer my questions to my satisfaction?

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