Isn't Bankruptcy Just About Filling Out Forms?
Engel Law Group: A Seattle, Washington, Bankruptcy Law Firm
It's true, completing forms and filing petitions does make up a large portion of the work involved with declaring bankruptcy. It's also true that people can and do file for bankruptcy every day without professional legal help.
What's more true is this: If you can't afford to make a mistake, if you want to make the most of this opportunity for a fresh financial start and avoid consequences such as home foreclosure, repossession or liquidation of other assets you're trying to protect, or even criminal charges — then hiring an experienced bankruptcy lawyer is the way to go.
Why You Should Hire a Bankruptcy Lawyer
- An attorney can help you make the most of this opportunity. Bankruptcy laws are just as complex, subtle and misinterpreted as any other. In addition, there are limits as to how often individuals can file for bankruptcy relief. We know the bankruptcy laws and, more importantly, we know how to use them to our clients' full advantage.
- People who don't have legal representation are more likely to have their bankruptcy petitions challenged. Hiring an attorney can not only stop collection efforts and harassment immediately — it sends a clear message that you will not be intimidated or taken advantage of by creditors.
- Bankruptcy is stressful enough on its own. If you're not familiar with the bankruptcy laws, with communications from the court or from the trustees who review your case and other types of issues associated with bankruptcy — the emotional stress and anxiety that can be prevented by having a lawyer handle the matter for you should not be underestimated.
At Engel Law Group, we provide people in the Greater Seattle and Puget Sound areas of Washington State with something more valuable than just experience at filling out forms and filing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy petitions — we provide the advice, service and representation they need to take full advantage of the protections afforded them by the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
To talk about your financial situation and all of your debt relief options — call us at 206.625.9800 or contact our firm online and schedule a free initial consultation.
