If you’re in credit card debt it’s time to find a professional qualified Staten Island Bankruptcy Attorney to help you through the trying process of financial rehabilitation. Consider the following points when making the decision to enlist a Staten Island bankruptcy attorney:
Free Consultation
For bankruptcy legal advice, if a bankruptcy attorney requires a consultation fee, keep looking for an attorney. Most bankruptcy attorneys understand their clients don’t have money. In order to work with their clients, most will give a one-time free consultation. Any bankruptcy attorney that truly values his clients will not insist on a consultation fee.
Experience and Reputation
Attorneys specialize in everything from corporate bankruptcy to criminal law, so it only makes sense that you choose the correct Staten Island bankruptcy attorney.
It is best to go with a bankruptcy attorney that specializes in bankruptcy. If Bankruptcy is the only area of law they practice then they have more knowledge regarding the field.
An experienced Staten Island bankruptcy attorney will understand local rulings and know how to work with local creditor attorneys and judges. All attorneys get their experience in large part from working their clients’ cases. Find out how much of a guinea pig you may be before deciding on an attorney. Also, find out what percentage of their firm is dedicated to doing bankruptcy.
Attorney-Client Interaction and Relationship
No one likes to be judged when you are asking someone for help. You have to be able to talk with your attorney and feel understood in order to accomplish a successful bankruptcy outcome. Don’t just go with any bankruptcy attorney, find one that you feel comfortable with. At the end of the day, the bankruptcy attorney works for you. A prospective Staten Island bankruptcy attorney should be willing to answer your questions, meet with you and speak over the phone with you.
You should definitely feel comfortable with the attorney that you choose to work with.
Size of Law Firm
It may seem to be advantageous to choose an attorney that is affiliated with a large law firm. In many situations, bigger, more reputable law firms are more likely to have just the attorney available for your particular situation. However, this can also hurt you. Smaller firms will be able to give you the specialized individual care you may need. At a small firm, you can work closely with your bankruptcy attorney and actually form a relationship. In a large firm, you will not get that individualized attention that most small bankruptcy law firms can give.
Credit Restoration
After filing bankruptcy and setting up repayment plans as necessary, you will also want to rebuild your credit. It’s important to choose a Staten Island bankruptcy attorney that will assist you in rebuilding your financial life. He or she should be willing and able to offer assistance and tools to directly rehabilitate your credit standing and preparedness. A good bankruptcy attorney willl be able to point you in the right direction to begin rebuilding your credit.
Location
Last, but not least: location, location, location. I hate being the bearer of bad news, but in most legal situations, particularly something as grueling as bankruptcy, the odds are pretty good you’ll be spending more time at your attorney’s office than you may first expect. Then again, more and more legal transactions are taking place via electronic communication of various kinds. If this suits your needs, by all means, utilize the resource. Many attorneys have virtual offices near you or can do most things electronically. If you work or have a busy schedule it’s best to find one who can do most of the legwork electronically. Moreover, some attorneys can even travel to you which makes this much more convenient.
If you are looking for a Staten Island Bankruptcy Attorney contact Karra L. Kingston Esq. for a free consultation. Karra has represented many clients in bankruptcy and can help you determine if bankruptcy is the right option for you.