Andrew H. Griffin III APC www.andrewgriffinlawoffice.com
griffinlaw@mac.com
619-440-5000
, my name is Andrew Griffin and I am a bankruptcy lawyer in the San Diego area, and today I would like to talk to you about how to pick the right bankruptcy lawyer.
Everyone's situation is different. If you have any questions, pick up the phone and call us to find out what your options are in a consultation.
The decision to hire or not to hire a lawyer is yours. The only problem is that you know little or nothing about the legal field. Chances are that much of what you know about bankruptcy is wrong and it's your financial life that we're talking about.
Lawyers are not interchangeable, one lawyer is not necessarily as good as the other. Price is probably the poorest basis on which to choose an attorney. Bankruptcy law is not about just filling out forms. You do file the forms in bankruptcy, but the job requires a lawyer because it's not obvious what information goes on the forms and what the implications of that information is to the conduct of this case. You can fill out the form properly and find the chapter seven trustee is suing your mother for the money you repaid her before the bankruptcy. That wouldn't be good.
Here's a checklist for evaluating a prospective bankruptcy lawyer.
One, how much of the lawyers practice is bankruptcy cases for individuals?
Two, does the lawyer ask about your goals in filing the bankruptcy?
Three, do you get a chance to talk and are you really heard?
Four, does the attorney explain your choices and the legal procedures in language that you can understand?
Five, are you comfortable asking questions and disclosing the difficult and messy situations in your financial life?
Six, are you offered a written representation agreement, that you can understand, that tells you what services are included in the quoted fee?
And lastly, do you get a feeling ... how do you feel? Do you feel like you're unhurried face-time with the lawyer and not his staff?
Treat a first meeting with a bankruptcy attorney as an interview. You are making a hiring decision. Do not hesitate to leave the meeting without making a decision. Interview another prospect for contrast. Like marriage, it's a lot better to take your time entering into a relationship with a lawyer. It's messy and unpleasant, and sometimes very costly, to part ways after you've teamed up.
If you need more information about filing bankruptcy, click on the link, or call us at the number below, and we'll be glad to provide you with more information.
Again, my name is Andrew Griffin and I want to help you by relieving the financial burdens that you feel.
Andrew H. Griffin III APC
www.andrewgriffinlawoffice.com
griffinlaw@mac.com
619-440-5000
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