Law Offices of Dennis J. Shea
At the law office of Dennis J. Shea, I bring more than 25 years of experience to individuals throughout Santa Barbara and the surrounding communities. Since 1993, I have worked as a sole practitioner, building a successful practice on a commitment to personal service and attention. When you hire me to help you with a bankruptcy filing, you will work…
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Law Offices of Marlin Branstetter
Specializing in Chapter 7 & 13, wage garnishment litigations, in Anaheim, CA, the attorney at Law Offices of Marlin Branstetter has guided clients to make the perfect debt relief strategies! Fax: 714-786-5380
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Law offices of Nisson & Nisson
We are a full bankruptcy service from court representation to filing assistance. We can immediately stop wage garnishment so that you can collect your full paycheck. We can stop foreclosure, so that this will give enough time to make decision about what you would want to do with your home, keep it or sell it. If you decide to keep…
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Law Offices of Shai Oved
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The Law Offices of Todd B. Becker is a Southern California law firm providing exceptional legal representation to clients in bankruptcy, personal injury, business law, and international law matters We represent individuals, businesses, and corporations in bankruptcy claims and business law cases. Our law firm also provides exceptional legal representation to clients in bankruptcy, immigration, international law matters, and personal…
Legal Angels
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Reid & Hellyer, APC
Riverside Attorneys Serving the Inland Empire for over 100 Years: Since 1897, the lawyers at Reid & Hellyer have represented businesses and individuals throughout Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange Counties. As one of the Inland Empire and Southern California's top rated business litigation law firms, our attorneys practice general civil litigation, real estate, bankruptcy, construction, business, employment, tax, trusts and…
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Solutions Law Center
The Solutions Law Center is your legal solution if you need help in the areas of bankruptcy, divorce or family law, DUI/DWI, automobile accidents, or immigration. We are one of the largest bankruptcy filers in the area. Our bankruptcy practice includes Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13, as well as alternatives to bankruptcy such as debt settlement and other…
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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.
