Roop Law Office, LC
Beckley attorneys offering assistance with chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy. Unclaimed: Claim this business
Rush M. Shortley
Offers debt relief help from offices in Cedar Rapids and Coralville. Find firm overview, attorney profile and practice areas. Unclaimed: Claim this business
Sacramone Law
Helps clients discharge debt and stop foreclosure with Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Unclaimed: Claim this business
Sader Law Firm
Lawyers providing legal assistance to clients facing bankruptcy. Unclaimed: Claim this business
Samuelson Law, LLC
Focuses on business bankruptcies and restructurings from offices in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC. Features attorney profile, resources, articles and office locations. Unclaimed: Claim this business
Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP
Attorneys in IL, PA and DE focus on Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings loan structuring and reorganizations. Includes attorney profiles and office locations. Unclaimed: Claim this business
Schreiber Law Office, LLC
Focuses on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases from offices in Hastings and Inver Grove. Includes attorney profile and FAQs. Unclaimed: Claim this business
Schwartz Bankruptcy Law Center
Provides debt relief and bankruptcy services in Louisville. Unclaimed: Claim this business
Seaton & Lohr
A debt relief agency that helps people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code. Unclaimed: Claim this business
Seufert Law
Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 New Hampshire bankruptcy lawyers. Unclaimed: Claim this business
Shankman and Associates
Bankruptcy attorneys with offices in Lewiston, Topsham and Yarmouth give answers to common questions and contact details. Unclaimed: Claim this business
Shari L Collias
Charleston attorney with expertise in bankruptcy and social security disability. Unclaimed: Claim this business
Sheehan Phinney
Bankruptcy attorneys represent both creditors and debtors in all aspects of restructurings, workouts, and insolvency matters. Unclaimed: Claim this business
Shimanek Law PLLC
A western Montana law firm focused on bankruptcy, small business law, and general litigation. Unclaimed: Claim this business
Springer Law Firm
Offers affordable bankruptcy services, with payment options. Unclaimed: Claim this business
Steffens Law
Bankruptcy attorney serving Lawrence, Topeka and Kansas City. Unclaimed: Claim this business
Sypher Law
Handles bankruptcy cases throughout Kansas and Missouri. Includes a firm overview, attorney profiles, and resources. Unclaimed: Claim this business
T. J. Holmquist
Attorney assists with bankruptcy matters in Lutherville-Timonium office. Includes the process, services and testimonials. Unclaimed: Claim this business
Terry Group, PLLC
Experienced bankruptcy lawyer for filing for Chapter 11 or 13 bankruptcy in Greenville, SC. Unclaimed: Claim this business
The Bankruptcy Center
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Basic Difference Between Bankruptcy Lawyer and Debt Settlement Attorney
While it's common that a bankruptcy attorney is also well-qualified to act as a debt settlement attorney, you should understand an important distinction between the two legal means of resolving debts.
A debt settlement attorney will represent you with your creditors to negotiate a workable payment plan, and perhaps even negotiate a reduction in the total amount you owe. However, the debt settlement attorney will work separately with each creditor. In addition, the creditors aren't obligated to sit down at the table with your debt settlement attorney.
In contrast, if you file for bankruptcy, your bankruptcy lawyer represents your interests before the bankruptcy court. The bankruptcy court does have the power to compel your creditors to participate in the proceeding. You've now centralized all claims against you into a single proceeding. Your bankruptcy lawyer will still be negotiating with your creditors, but now under the supervision of the bankruptcy court.
A challenge to filing for bankruptcy is that it can have legal implications beyond the bankruptcy proceeding itself and is a matter of public record. You may find it preferable for a debt settlement attorney to help you resolve your debt issues privately, especially if you have only one or two major creditors.
A bankruptcy attorney can help advise you whether filing for bankruptcy or working privately is the right option for you.
Sources of Bankruptcy Law
The main bankruptcy laws in the United States are federal laws. If you do file for bankruptcy, you'll be filing in a federal bankruptcy court. A bankruptcy attorney must be admitted to practice in the federal court district where you're located in order to represent you in the bankruptcy court.
In addition, each state does have its own laws that can impact your case, such as homestead exemption laws that determine how you can protect your home during the bankruptcy process.
Basic Bankruptcy Law
The Bankruptcy Code is commonly known by its various chapters, such as Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Simply put, the chapter under which your bankruptcy lawyer will recommend you file will depend on whether you're filing as an individual or a legal entity. The chapter selection will also depend on whether you want to liquidate your assets to pay off your debts or reorganize your debts into a single payment plan.
Each chapter has its own requirements, so you might only be eligible for one type of bankruptcy. Your bankruptcy lawyer will help determine which chapters are available to you.
The goal of the bankruptcy proceeding is to offer you a fresh start once it's over. This doesn't mean you can avoid paying your debts through bankruptcy, only that your bankruptcy attorney will help you negotiate a manageable resolution.
