Finding an attorney who is a “real person” can be difficult. Many attorneys surround themselves almost exclusively with other attorneys and are accustomed to speaking in ivory tower legalese. You should be able to connect with your attorney on a personal level, and he or she should speak to you in plain language that you can understand. You will be working very closely with this person on issues that are very important to you. It is important that he or she be down-to-earth and someone that you connect with.
The most common complaint that clients have of their attorneys is that the attorney is unreachable, does not communicate with them regularly, or does not promptly return your calls. Your attorney should reach out to you about your case regularly and respond within 24 hours to calls and e-mails. An open line of communication between you and your attorney is essential to building trust.
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Your attorney’s goal should not be to win at all costs. Rather, it should be to achieve a favorable outcome for you as efficiently as possible. It is important that your attorney set realistic expectations at the outset as to the costs you should expect, the concerns that the attorney has about the outcome of your case, and the length of time that you should expect your case to take.
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We are your community law firm, not a bankruptcy mill. Many bankruptcy attorneys will not meet their clients for the first time until near the end of the case, at the first meeting of creditors. Our friendly Naperville bankruptcy lawyers are happy to be your guide and answer any questions you may have from your initial consultation until you have started your new life with a clean state.
We understand that if you are speaking to us about bankruptcy, the last thing you need is expensive legal fees. We are proud of our affordable rates, which allow us to help more people in our community and build lasting relationships that will persist long after your bankruptcy case is successfully closed.
Due to our deep involvement in the local community, we can help you get back on your feet in many more ways than simply performing legal work. Our network of professionals can help you start your new life through credit counseling, financial advice, banking, leases, and vehicle purchases. We are your resource hub and your advocate!
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The purpose of a consultation is to determine whether our firm is a good fit for your legal needs. Although we often discuss expected results and costs, our attorneys do not give legal advice unless and until you choose to retain us.
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In this article, our Naperville bankruptcy attorneys explain the Chapter 7 bankruptcy process.
Many people dealing with crushing debt don't realize that they have many options in addition to filing bankruptcy. We have a team of Naperville attorneys with experience in most areas of law. Therefore, unlike many bankruptcy firms, we do not try to fit you into a cookie-cutter solution. Bankruptcy may be the right solution for you, but if it is not, we can explore other options, such as debt renegotiation, business dissolution, and creative asset transfer and personal planning solutions.
In this article, our Naperville bankruptcy attorneys explain the Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy processes and offer you some insight into which one will be best for your situation. We also discuss some of the major considerations you must factor into your decision to begin bankruptcy proceedings.
In general, Chapter 7 is recommended for people that do not have assets above a set threshold amount, since this option discharges your debt upon completion of the bankruptcy process. When there will be enough future income to pay of creditors and trustees, Chapter 13 might be a better option to avoid asset liquidation.
Our Naperville bankruptcy lawyers are here to help you be informed when entering Chapter 13 bankruptcy, and have written the following article to assist you. In it, we explain the basics of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy and how to determine if you might benefit from filing under Chapter 13. We also cover how to develop a payment plan, the payment window in which you pay off your creditors, and what you can expect from your bankruptcy lawyer along the way.
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