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Mont L. Martin, Attorney at Law
933 N Mayfair Rd
Suite 107
Milwaukee, WI 53226

Our firm has years of experience helping good people just like you solve their debt problems. Rare is the occasion when we cannot help our clients get the relief they need from debts that have become unmanageable. We listen to you and help you make an informed decision about the solution that is right for you. We ask you what…

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Phone(414) 436-8428

Mont L. Martin, Attorney at Law
933 N Mayfair Rd
Suite 107
Milwaukee, WI 53226

Our firm has years of experience helping good people just like you solve their debt problems. Rare is the occasion when we cannot help our clients get the relief they need from debts that have become unmanageable. We listen to you and help you make an informed decision about the solution that is right for you. We ask you what…

Credit Solutions, S.C.
733 N Van Buren St
6th Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Milwaukee bankruptcy attorneys specializing in Chapters 7 & 13 bankruptcies and Chapter 128 debt relief & consolidation. Free initial no-risk debt relief consultations available. Servicing all of Wisconsin, including Green Bay, Appleton, Sheboygan, Milwaukee, Waukesha, Beloit, Madison, Kenosha, and Racine.

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Phone(414) 272-0077

Credit Solutions, S.C.
733 N Van Buren St
6th Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Milwaukee bankruptcy attorneys specializing in Chapters 7 & 13 bankruptcies and Chapter 128 debt relief & consolidation. Free initial no-risk debt relief consultations available. Servicing all of Wisconsin, including Green Bay, Appleton, Sheboygan, Milwaukee, Waukesha, Beloit, Madison, Kenosha, and Racine.

DeLadurantey Law Office, LLC
700 W Michigan St
Suite 420
Milwaukee, WI 53233

If you have recently been unable to pay your monthly bills and don't know where to turn for help, we may be the law office for you. Call the Milwaukee bankruptcy lawyers of DeLadurantey Law Office, LLC today to discuss your options and next steps.

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Phone(414) 377-0518

DeLadurantey Law Office, LLC
700 W Michigan St
Suite 420
Milwaukee, WI 53233

If you have recently been unable to pay your monthly bills and don't know where to turn for help, we may be the law office for you. Call the Milwaukee bankruptcy lawyers of DeLadurantey Law Office, LLC today to discuss your options and next steps.

Green and Kapsos Law Offices, LLC
3216 S 92nd St
Suite 201
Milwaukee, WI 53227

Green & Kapsos Law Offices in Milwaukee offer bankruptcy, divorce, and family law services. We've been helping people get a fresh start since 1990. If you are in need a divorce, then you are undergoing one of the most stressful experiences in life. We will help you get through this experience with your dignity intact and prepare for the new…

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Phone(414) 543-5369

Green and Kapsos Law Offices, LLC
3216 S 92nd St
Suite 201
Milwaukee, WI 53227

Green & Kapsos Law Offices in Milwaukee offer bankruptcy, divorce, and family law services. We've been helping people get a fresh start since 1990. If you are in need a divorce, then you are undergoing one of the most stressful experiences in life. We will help you get through this experience with your dignity intact and prepare for the new…

Lombardo Law Office
12201 West Burleigh
Suite 3
Milwaukee, WI 53222

"When you face a financial crisis, we understand the thought of the fees associated with hiring a bankruptcy attorney can be overwhelming. That is why Lombardo Law Office is committed to being the most professional, courteous, and affordable Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy attorney in Milwaukee and Waukesha. In addition to affordable fees, we provide: FREE Consultations Flexible &… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(414) 285-4333

Lombardo Law Office
12201 West Burleigh
Suite 3
Milwaukee, WI 53222

"When you face a financial crisis, we understand the thought of the fees associated with hiring a bankruptcy attorney can be overwhelming. That is why Lombardo Law Office is committed to being the most professional, courteous, and affordable Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy attorney in Milwaukee and Waukesha. In addition to affordable fees, we provide: FREE Consultations Flexible &… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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With the economy continuing to struggle and jobs still hard to find, many people are facing increasingly difficult financial straits. Both a bankruptcy attorney or debt settlement attorney can help you understand your legal options to deal with creditors.

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.

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