Hiring a Bankruptcy Lawyer
Hiring a Bankruptcy Lawyer
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How to Find a Good Bankruptcy Lawyer
If you're struggling to find a bankruptcy attorney, find out how to retain quality bankruptcy attorneys by using online directories, legal aid offices and clinics, group legal plans, and personal referrals in your area.
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Firing and Replacing Your Bankruptcy Lawyer
Red flags indicating that it's time to fire and replace your bankruptcy lawyer include failing to return calls, not being able to answer your legal questions, missing deadlines or appointments, and more.
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Paying Your Bankruptcy Lawyer: Costs and Types of Fees
Learn whether a bankruptcy attorney will require you to pay your fees before or after a bankruptcy filing, how attorneys' fees are structured, the average costs, and whether the court fixes the amounts paid.
Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
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What Are My Options If I Can't Afford a Bankruptcy Attorney?
Learn about options if you cannot afford a bankruptcy lawyer's fees, including representing yourself, negotiating lower fees, or exploring legal clinics.
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Can I File for Bankruptcy Without an Attorney?
Although you can file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy on your own, it often makes sense to hire a lawyer. Learn when it's important to file for bankruptcy with an attorney, as well as how to find a good bankruptcy lawyer.