How Do I Find a Bankruptcy Lawyer?
Are you currently considering bankruptcy, either for your business or for yourself? If so, you should be looking for a bankruptcy lawyer who will be assisting you with your case. In some circumstances, debtors assume that they can handle a bankruptcy case on their own, but they soon find out that bankruptcy law is extremely complicated, and planning for a do-it-yourself bankruptcy is not usually a good idea. To be sure, you should find an experienced bankruptcy attorney who fits your needs. How do you find a bankruptcy lawyer? Our bankruptcy lawyers in West Palm Beach have some tips to help you.
Know How to Research Bankruptcy Lawyers in Your Area
First, you should learn more about ways of doing initial research into bankruptcy attorneys in the West Palm Beach area. It will be important to identify attorneys who seem like they could be good fits for your case, and then to arrange consultations in order to learn more. How can you identify these lawyers initially? There are a number of ways to identify potential lawyers to contact, such as:
- Ask for recommendations from friends, family members, or colleagues you trust;
- Look in reputable databases, including those provided by the American Bar Association and the national Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys;
- Conduct internet research and visit websites of lawyers in your area, looking at clients testimonials and conducting research into the lawyer’s history as a bankruptcy attorney in the area.
Consider Questions to Ask in a Consultation
Once you have identified attorneys who appear to be potentially good fits for handling your bankruptcy case in the West Palm Beach area, you will want to schedule a consultation and draft a number of questions to take with you to that consultation in order to determine whether you want to hire that lawyer for your case. Some important questions to ask include but are not limited to the following:
- How long have you been practicing bankruptcy law?
- How many cases have you handled that are similar to mine?
- How long have you been handling cases in Florida, and addressing the Florida-specific bankruptcy exemptions?
- What are the fees I should expect?
- How will contact with you work (such as phone, email, texting, or in-person)?
Remember that handling a bankruptcy case on your own can be particularly complicated and difficult. In nearly all cases, it is important to work with a bankruptcy lawyer who has experience handling bankruptcy cases in South Florida.
Contact a West Palm Beach Bankruptcy Lawyer Today
When you are looking for a bankruptcy attorney to assist you with your case, it is critical to hire a lawyer who has experience handling the type of bankruptcy case that you are planning to file. Yet finding the best bankruptcy attorney for you will also usually mean finding an advocate who understands your circumstances and is able to provide you with the information you need to move forward with your bankruptcy case. An experienced West Palm Beach bankruptcy attorney at Kelley Kaplan & Eller can speak with you today. Do not hesitate to reach out to us for assistance whether you are seeking advice about a business or personal bankruptcy.
Sources:
leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0200-0299/0222/0222.html
law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/11
