How to Hire a Bankruptcy Lawyer - Austin, Texas

Is 'How Much Will It Cost' the Most Important Question?

You can always find a bankruptcy lawyer offering a "$99 bankruptcy special." But is that the best way to choose the attorney who will help you seek and find debt relief? Might there be more important questions to ask before making this important decision?

Bankruptcy filing can be a complex process. When it's done correctly, the positive impact that bankruptcy will have on your life cannot be exaggerated. If it's done incorrectly, it could result in the dismissal of your bankruptcy case. Dismissal of your case could result in lawsuits from creditors, loss of your home to foreclosure, and other terrible side effects.

Yes, cost is important, especially for a person who is seeking legal advice because of financial difficulties in the first place. However, if you hire a bankruptcy lawyer just because his or her rates are low, you put your entire financial future at risk.

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Experienced Austin, Texas, Lawyer Offering a Free Bankruptcy Consultation

Most bankruptcy attorneys offer free consultations. I am no exception. Take the opportunity of the free consultation to learn more about the bankruptcy lawyer you are thinking of hiring. Here are some questions and issues to consider. You should ask them of me, Austin attorney Robert W. Berry, just as you would ask these questions of any other lawyer.

How to Hire a Bankruptcy Attorney: Questions to Ask

How long have you practiced law? I have practiced law for 15 years.
How long have you practiced bankruptcy law? I have practiced bankruptcy law for 15 years.
How long have you practiced bankruptcy law in Austin? I have practiced bankruptcy law in Austin for 15 years, my entire legal career. I have extensive experience with the unique local procedures required in Austin's bankruptcy courts.
Can you give me a straight answer to a simple question? I pride myself on giving clear information about complicated financial and legal issues.
What factors influence the cost to file bankruptcy? Bankruptcy filings range from a straightforward Chapter 7 bankruptcy case on behalf of an individual with a single hourly-wage job to a multi-year Chapter 13 bankruptcy reorganization on behalf of a family who owns several homes and operates a small business.

Taking the Bankruptcy Process Seriously

Debt is a serious matter, and the bankruptcy process should be treated with the seriousness it deserves. You have my respect if you make an appointment to discuss your debt problems with me — because the act of meeting with a lawyer means that you are taking the initial steps to address your problems head on.

I treat each of my clients with respect, and my attorney-client relationships usually proceed very smoothly as a result.

Call Today for a Free Consultation — Get Answers to Your Questions

You've started the process of responding to your financial problems by investigating bankruptcy lawyers. Take the next step by scheduling a free consultation with an honest, ethical and experienced Austin bankruptcy lawyer. Call 512-501-1948 or 888-893-5886 to reach my law firm, or contact me online.