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20 Aug, 2024 by Ryan conroy
Wendy helped me win the case where I could get the most out of the custody for my kids so I could enjoy my time with kids while they grew. I really appreciated the help and professional recommendations she provided throughout the time we coordinated to win the case.
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01 Feb, 2023 by Jade
I have worked with attorney Wendy a few times. She is always very professional and answers all my legal questions. She is a professional who knows about the law and actually has the intangible empathetic characteristics that makes her so effective. Her fee is very reasonable and whenever I have legal issues, I go back to her. I highly recommend this attorney.
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01 Feb, 2023 by Charlie
I recently engaged the services of this law firm and attorney Wendy to assist with multiple legal concerns, including my divorce proceedings. The firm has been highly responsive to my needs. Despite having a complex case as I was unable to reach an agreement with the opposing party, Wendy provided expert guidance throughout the challenging legal process, resulting in a satisfactory settlement rather than a costly court battle. Wendy's wealth of experience and legal acumen was invaluable in achieving a positive outcome. I am extremely satisfied with my choice to retain this firm and Wendy as my attorney and would highly recommend her to anyone facing difficult legal matters.
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21 Aug, 2024 by Inderjit khera
We were referred to Rob by Joel Bonjour regarding a life threatening injury.
Rob did an excellent job in getting us the best possible settlement. We loved our experience working with Rob.
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20 Jun, 2024 by Ekkehard
From the first consultation to the final settlement the team at Golden State Lawyers was supportive and professional. They made a challenging time in my life much easier to handle..
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11 Jun, 2024 by Peter sparke
Golden State Lawyers went above and beyond to ensure my case was handled efficiently. Their attention to detail and dedication was evident from start to finish...
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01 Jul, 2021 by Lissa
I was referred to Raeon Roulston at the Consumer Law Center by an attorney/friend to assist me with a bankruptcy filing. Raeon and Staff were very helpful, friendly and patient with me and my many questions going through the process. I am satisfied with the outcome of my case and have Raeon Roulston to thank for that.
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01 Feb, 2020 by Irina
I was looking for a good bankruptcy lawyer. Met quite a few of them and was deeply upset until I came across with Raeon Roulston. He is very knowledgeable, highly professional and what was very important for me - HUMAN. Very rare quality for lawyers. Bankruptcy is not fun, it 's a stressful and painful procedure. Raeon handled my case with great tact and professionalism. I can't imagine anybody better and highly recommend him to everyone, who needs a lawyer,
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25 Mar, 2016 by Susie
I highly recommend this law firm to anyone who is seeking legal help with Bankruptcy. I was actually recommended by the county & obviously that recognizes his legal abilities and respect. Mr. Roulston is extremely knowledgeable and thorough. I felt confident that I was taking the right steps and the right steps were being made comfortable trusting in Mr. Roulston. I think that any professional legal business can be nice & kind and caring. I wanted someone who not only posses those traits but could also be pragmatic, confident and strategic on my behalf. It is with great pleasure that I have come across an honest and pleasant Attorney.
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24 Sep, 2018 by Tanya
She was excellent as my attorney for my chapter 7. She has a wonderful staff and she made a difficult situation easy. I highly recommend her!
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14 Jan, 2018 by Edith
I consulted with and then hired Mrs. Victoria Li for my Estate Planning. From the very first contact to schedule an appointment to the last stages of the Estate Planning process, Mrs. Li and her team were highly organized, very knowledgeable, informative, time-efficient, cost-effective, and immediately responded to any questions that arose. I greatly and especially recommend her services because Mrs. Li walks you professionally and very patiently through all the stages of the process.
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11 Oct, 2012 by Mike l.
We've begun to work with Sean over last several years on landlord-tenant agreements. I appreciate that he stays current on the rapidly and ever changing laws. Sean knows how we think, and he’s a great resource to bounce around ideas. When decisions are made and projects begin, he’s very responsive. And on the occasion when further research is needed, I appreciate his ability to find the right answers for me.
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19 Oct, 2011 by Anonymous
I recently moved out of my home after renting for 7 years after receiving a 60 day notice to terminate residency from the new property manager who never answered emergency calls, didn't show up for meetings, etc.. I called Mr. Hanley to see what exactly my rights were as a tenant and what to expect if i did not comply with 60 day notice. He explained to me very simply the laws and rules of tenancy and was brutally honest about what the consequences would be if an unlawful detainer was brought against me. He did this at no charge to me over the phone, wished me luck and offerred his services if I needed it.
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08 Mar, 2012 by Catherine
Mr. Greene was knowledgeable, efficient, and expert in his field. We were informed of the process and knew what would happen every step of the way. Bankruptcy is a humbling experience in and of itself, however Mr. Greene was a calming element thoughout the whole process.
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23 Jun, 2007 by Anonymous
Always attendant to my requests -- creative problem solver--treated me with courtesy and respect--best attorney that I have worked with in 20 years of business
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22 Jun, 2015 by Jason
My wife and I hired Bryan Diaz Law because he was knowledgeable and actually cared about our financial future. He never rushed us or make us feel unimportant. After our bankruptcy, he helped us with other legal matters. I am happy to say we are now on the road to recovery. We owe Mr. Diaz the world. Best attorney out there.
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29 Sep, 2014 by Anonymous
My husband and I went through a bankruptcy a few years ago and Peter Manning was our lawyer during that difficult time in our lives. He was knowledgeable, caring and attentive to our needs both legally and emotionally. I would highly recommend his services.
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08 Nov, 2010 by Edgar paulo
Attorney David James Trapp is a unique breed of man. The best attribute I can ascribe of him is his honesty. He lays down all the cards in the table and leads you to the best winning scenario. He is compassionate to the clients cause with kind heart, not like any other lawyer who shuns you and reminds you that they are the all-knowing expert and you don't have the right to interfer with their tactics. I knew this because we were soliting the services of other lawyers before to find the best because of our compicated business bancruptcy filing. Attorney Trapp is simply the best, with integrity intact and superb service. Another good thing we found is we have numerous sessions with him, but he never charge extra on those appointments. Everything is upfront with his fix reasonable charge. I remember paying $150 with the other lawyers just for the first interview. What a ripp-off! I fully recommend Attorney James Trapp - Best in service and result orriented.
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05 Apr, 2024 by فرزاد ناصری پبدنی
16 Feb, 2024 by Jaerin kim
Reached out to John for some consultation.
He was very kind and helpful in referring me to the right people.
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19 Dec, 2023 by Jun
I found Mr. Bradley's attorney firm on google maps and I made a call to him seeking for some advice. I asked him some questions regarding a contract dispute I had, which involves a business/an agency who mismanaged our escrow account, and disbursed extra $6500 which was not in accordance with our contract. The business refused to return the money. Mr. Bradley kindly gave me extremely knowledgeable advice. He showed professionalism, respect, patience and kindness at heart during our conversation. I highly recommend him!
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07 Apr, 2017 by Lynn chou
Super excellent attorney with great knowledge, experiences on bankruptcy field. In addition, a good, nice and kind man that had helped me a lot at side to prepare a lot of docs myself.
Great person and super attorney at bankruptcy field
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19 Aug, 2012 by Jessica
Overall very satisfied with the experience. Very communicative and knowledgeable in his field. Would definitely recommend Stan the man to anybody who is looking for bankruptcy assistance or guidance.
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13 Oct, 2010 by Anonymous
Stanley Zlotoff is a professional expert in bankruptcy saving our home, resolving debt burden, and protecting our family from homelessness at a time of immense difficulty. We were able to make a new start and could not have done so without his legal experience.
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06 Aug, 2022 by Justin
After my initial consult with David i was left with a sense of relief as he listened never talked in ways that the last guy i saw did. I understood what i could do and his team was so great helping me get it all together. What more could i ask for.
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25 Mar, 2019 by Jenny
I had an extremely difficult time with my Bankruptcy because my ex- was trying to play dirty and frame me with the goal of getting my house even though it was in my name as sole property. I had to declare Bankruptcy because he and his family fired me from the family business, never paid me for several months of back pay and then proceeded to attach me and my children.
David ensured that I made a complete filing which later stood up in Divorce court; and, thanks to David's preparation and attention to detail, helped me win my Property Settlement in my Divorce.
I have to apologize as this review is very late in posting because I was busy fighting for my Property (for 9 years). His team, including Daniel, Phan and Leela, were very nice to work with and very helpful to my case.
Thanks again for all your hard work. My children and I truly and very much appreciated you efforts
Jenny Phan
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24 Sep, 2018 by Liza
Boone is the soul reason my case has been filed to be dismissed because he would not return my calls to discuss what I should do and what my options were. I called every day for ONE MONTH and still he did not respond. Calling Trustee tomorrow and I have hired a new attorney. Don’t let him or his office ruin what you’re trying to hold on too.
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02 Jun, 2014 by Anonymous
Tony is a very caring lawyer. He puts himself in his client's situation and tries to help them as much as he can. I feel that he listen to me and work with me and put all his effort into our case.
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27 May, 2014 by Anonymous
Anthony Delas was such a horrible Attorney to deal with and here is why. Besides taking 2 years rather than 6 months to go through my bankruptcy process he always kept me in the dark of what was going on and what I should expect. He would always give me a days notice for meetings or important appointments which would get in trouble at work. His emails are very hard to understand and he would always have me resend attachments because he would "lose" them. I wouldn't recommend this attorney. He was such a headache to work with and made this process even more stressful. I honestly felt like he wasn't on my side. I was already very stressed and upset that I had to go bankrupt and he made the experience even worst.
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30 Apr, 2024 by Gian torre
James Chau is very knowledgeable within the field of Family Law Practices and is a pleasure to work with. Thank you James Chau for you buisness. Gian Torre from Valetorre Appaisal Services.
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19 Apr, 2024 by Edwina leung
A very responsible Attorney. No delayed, made the case closed quickly.
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19 Apr, 2024 by Mallikarjuna chowdary
Very great Lawyer. He helped me with my divorce case. Very affordable and friendly, he will try to understand our goals and work towards it. I was exploited by another Lawyer in Santa Clara, Luckily I found James and fired the other lawyer.
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24 Aug, 2015 by Anonymous
I have been in the criminal and civil justice system for over thirty years. I have worked with dozens of attorneys on many complex civil matters. Regrettably, Mr. Reed was assigned to my Federal Lawsuit in California. I initially thought he was nice and friendly. Now, at a time when I need to rely on my attorneys, he has gone silent. He fails to return messages and has stopped providing any information about my case. Worse, I wanted to take my case to another attorney - yet Mr. Reed and his firm refused to provide my file. I have been asking for my file for over five months, despite the law requiring that he must provide it. Now, sadly, my federal lawsuit has been dismissed. Folks, this is the type of lawyer that gives attorneys a bad name. RUN from this attorney and never look back. With tens of thousands of attorneys why would anyone want to hire this guy? You might notice that there is already an alert on this website about him. He has been disciplined by the State Bar of California. I can assure you that discipline by the State Bar is rare. This should speak volumes about this attorney. RUN!
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What a Bankruptcy Lawyer Can Do for You
A bankruptcy lawyer specializes in helping individuals and businesses manage overwhelming debt by filing for bankruptcy or exploring alternatives to bankruptcy. They guide clients through the complex legal process of discharging or restructuring debts, represent them in court, and work to protect assets such as homes and cars. Bankruptcy lawyers can also help stop creditor harassment, wage garnishment, and foreclosures through bankruptcy protections.
If you're facing financial hardship, a bankruptcy lawyer can help you decide whether filing for bankruptcy is the right option and assist you through the legal process.
When Should I Hire a Bankruptcy Lawyer?
You should consider hiring a bankruptcy lawyer in the following situations:
- Unmanageable debt: If you're unable to pay your bills and debts are piling up, a lawyer can help you explore options such as Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
- Foreclosure or repossession: If your home is at risk of foreclosure or your vehicle is in danger of being repossessed, a bankruptcy lawyer can help you use bankruptcy protections to prevent this and potentially reorganize your debts.
- Wage garnishment: If your wages are being garnished, filing for bankruptcy can stop garnishments and allow you to regain control of your finances.
- Creditor harassment: If creditors are constantly calling or sending collection notices, a bankruptcy lawyer can stop these actions by filing for bankruptcy, which enacts an automatic stay that halts collection activities.
- Small business debt: If your business is struggling with debt and cannot meet financial obligations, a lawyer can help you file for Chapter 11 (reorganization) or Chapter 7 (liquidation) bankruptcy.
- Medical debt or credit card debt: If you have large amounts of unsecured debt like medical bills or credit card balances, a bankruptcy lawyer can help you seek relief through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
Hiring a bankruptcy lawyer early in the process can prevent further financial damage and help you choose the best legal option for debt relief.
What Does a Bankruptcy Lawyer Do?
A bankruptcy lawyer provides a range of services to help individuals and businesses handle their debts. Their responsibilities often include:
- Evaluating your financial situation: Assessing your income, assets, debts, and expenses to determine if bankruptcy is the right option and which type of bankruptcy (Chapter 7, Chapter 13, or Chapter 11) best suits your situation.
- Filing bankruptcy petitions: Preparing and filing the necessary documents to initiate your bankruptcy case, ensuring that all legal requirements are met.
- Stopping creditor harassment: Once the bankruptcy case is filed, an automatic stay is enacted, which stops creditors from pursuing collection efforts. A lawyer ensures this protection is applied immediately.
- Representing you in court: Representing you in court proceedings, including meetings with creditors and any hearings related to your case.
- Negotiating with creditors: In Chapter 13 or Chapter 11 bankruptcies, negotiating a repayment plan that restructures your debts and allows you to manage payments more effectively.
- Advising on asset protection: Guiding you on how to protect certain assets, such as your home or retirement savings, through available bankruptcy exemptions.
- Explaining the impact on your credit: Informing you about how bankruptcy will affect your credit and advising on steps to rebuild your credit post-bankruptcy.
How Are Bankruptcy Lawyers Paid?
Bankruptcy lawyers typically charge for their services in different ways depending on the complexity of the case and the type of bankruptcy being filed. Common payment structures include:
- Flat fee: Many bankruptcy lawyers charge a flat fee for handling Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases. This fee usually covers the entire process, from preparing and filing paperwork to representing you in court.
- Hourly rate: For more complex cases, such as Chapter 11 bankruptcy (often used by businesses), some lawyers charge an hourly rate. Hourly rates typically range from $150 to $500 or more.
- Retainer: In cases where ongoing legal services are required, such as in Chapter 11 bankruptcies or complex Chapter 13 cases, a lawyer may request a retainer, which is an upfront payment billed against as the lawyer works on the case.
It’s important to discuss fees with your lawyer upfront, as bankruptcy law requires lawyers to disclose all fees and ensure they are reasonable and fair.
How Much Does a Bankruptcy Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a bankruptcy lawyer varies depending on the type of bankruptcy and the complexity of the case. General cost estimates include:
- Chapter 7 bankruptcy: For individuals, legal fees usually range from $1,000 to $3,500. This flat fee generally covers the entire process.
- Chapter 13 bankruptcy: For individuals filing Chapter 13, legal fees typically range from $2,500 to $6,000. This cost is higher because of the additional work required to create and manage the repayment plan.
- Chapter 11 bankruptcy (for businesses): Chapter 11 bankruptcy is more complex and usually more expensive, with legal fees ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 or more, depending on the size of the business and the complexity of the debt restructuring.
- Filing fees: In addition to legal fees, there are also court filing fees, which are $338 for Chapter 7 and $313 for Chapter 13 as of 2024.
Always ask for a detailed cost estimate during your consultation to understand what services are included and whether payment plans are available.
Top Questions to Ask a Bankruptcy Lawyer
Before hiring a bankruptcy lawyer, it’s important to ask key questions to ensure they have the experience and knowledge to handle your case effectively. Key questions to ask include:
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What experience do you have with bankruptcy cases?
Ensure the lawyer has experience handling cases similar to yours, whether it's Chapter 7, Chapter 13, or Chapter 11 bankruptcy. -
How do you charge for your services?
Clarify whether the lawyer charges a flat fee or hourly rate, and ask for a detailed breakdown of costs, including filing fees and additional expenses. -
Which type of bankruptcy is best for me?
Ask the lawyer to explain whether Chapter 7, Chapter 13, or Chapter 11 is the best option based on your financial situation and long-term goals. -
What debts can be discharged?
Ask which of your debts will be forgiven through bankruptcy and which debts (such as certain taxes or student loans) may not be dischargeable. -
How long will the process take?
Bankruptcy cases can take time to resolve, so ask the lawyer how long they expect the process to last, from filing to discharge. -
Will I be able to keep my assets?
Ask if you will be able to keep important assets, such as your home or car, and what exemptions might apply. -
What happens after bankruptcy?
Ask about the impact of bankruptcy on your credit score and what steps you can take to rebuild your credit after the bankruptcy is finalized.
How to Check the Credibility of a Bankruptcy Lawyer
To ensure you are hiring a reputable bankruptcy lawyer, follow these steps to verify their credentials and track record:
- Verify their bar status: Check with your state bar association to confirm that the lawyer is licensed to practice law and has no history of disciplinary actions.
- Look for bankruptcy experience: Review the lawyer’s website or professional profile to ensure they specialize in bankruptcy law and have successfully handled cases like yours.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Look for client reviews on platforms like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or Google to see what previous clients have said about the lawyer’s professionalism and ability to handle bankruptcy cases.
- Ask for references: A reputable lawyer should be able to provide references from past clients who have worked with them on bankruptcy matters.
- Check for certifications or memberships: Look for lawyers who are members of organizations such as the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) or who have specialized bankruptcy law certifications.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To get the most out of your first consultation with a bankruptcy lawyer, it’s important to come prepared with relevant documents and information. Here’s what you should bring:
- List of debts: Prepare a detailed list of all your debts, including credit cards, personal loans, medical bills, and any secured debts such as mortgages or car loans.
- Income and expense records: Bring documents that show your current income, such as pay stubs or tax returns, and a list of your monthly expenses, including rent, utilities, and other essential costs.
- Asset information: Provide information on any assets you own, such as your home, car, investments, or other valuable property.
- Credit reports: If possible, bring copies of your credit reports to give the lawyer a clear view of your financial situation.
- Questions for the lawyer: Prepare a list of questions you have about the bankruptcy process, the lawyer’s fees, and what to expect after filing for bankruptcy.
By preparing thoroughly for your consultation, you can help the lawyer assess your situation more effectively and provide the best possible legal advice tailored to your needs.
