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CHOOSING THE RIGHT BANKRUPTCY LAWYER

Los Angeles Bankruptcy Attorney — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 23:19:00 GMT

What's worse than the emotionally crippling financial distress that has led you to consider declaring bankruptcy? Hiring the wrong attorney for the job.

Handling bankruptcy filings has become a volume business for many lawyers, leaving some of them overworked and unable to attend to the details of all their cases. Practicing bankruptcy law has also become a growing trend for other lawyers, who are also feeling the brunt of the economic downturn. Most of these attorneys are hoping they can capitalize on the state of the economy, and make a couple bucks by dibble dabbling in a few bankruptcy cases despite have little to no experience. On the clear opposite side of the spectrum you have your bankruptcy mills.

Bankruptcy mills -- storefront operations offering cut-rate services -- have set up shop in many places (just take a look at their website and you will see that they have set up shop in just about every city and county in the state). All this activity means that individuals, facing the ultimate financial decision, too often find themselves with legal services that are inferior to what they expect or need.

Nobody wants an absentee or incompetent attorney, especially when it's your financial future in the balance. That's why you need to do some research before hiring a bankruptcy lawyer.

Here are a few tips to help you find the best attorney to handle your bankruptcy filing.

Ask questions.

Once you have some candidates, interview them or someone at the law firm. Be sure to ask:

How many bankruptcies do you handle in a month or in a year?

How many other areas of law do you practice? (this will help you single out specialists versus those hoping to make a few extra bucks handling a case or two)

What percentage of your practice is dedicated to practicing bankruptcy law?

How much access will I have to an attorney during throughout the entire process?

If I'm not working directly with you (the lawyer), whom will I be working with?

Can I interview the person with whom I would be working?

Will the lawyer that I initially meet with be available via telephone
or e-mail throughout the duration of representation?

What timeframe do you have for this bankruptcy?

How will the procedure work?

This is a critical decision, so if you get evasive answers, it's probably a red flag that this is not the firm for you.

Evaluate the responses.

Because bankruptcy law is a volume business, with most firms out there, the time you'll actually be working with a specific attorney is very small. In fact, with most consumer bankruptcy firms, the client works with a clerk or a paralegal; your actual attorney does nothing more than the initial consultation it takes to secure your business. Therefore, unless you are comfortable paying attorney prices to have a paralegal or assistant handle your case, it's important to use the interview process to determine who will actually be handling your case. Consider whether candidates answered you fairly, and in enough detail, so that you can make an informed decision on whom to hire.

Check out the law firm's offices

You're not looking for how tastefully a lawyer's office is decorated, but how well-organized an office it is, as well as the general environment. This office appraisal can give you vital clues as to how a lawyer would handle your case. Look around the office and see how well organized it is. Is it neat, or are there 45 folders spread all over the floor. You wouldn't go to a doctor with a dirty examining room and you don't want to go to a lawyer with a disorganized office. Does it look like the attorney you are meeting with has his or her own office, or are you dealing with someone that rents space once in awhile when they manage to get a client?

The attorneys at KM Law Group pride themselves on having the ability to provide their clients with low fees and flexible payment plans, while handling every aspect of their clients' cases from start to finish. At KM Law Group you will not be subjected to the typical "bait and switch game" employed by other firms. Your case will be handled by your attorney from start to finish.

KM Law Group will provide you with a range of fair fees right over the phone. There are never any hidden attorneys fees in our prices.

Call KM Law Group at 866-500-3838 today to schedule a FREE consultation , or contact us online.

What Is A Bankruptcy Going To Cost Me?

Los Angeles Bankruptcy Attorney — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 01:04:00 GMT

One of the greatest concerns of most potential bankruptcy clients is cost. When researching bankruptcy lawyers, most people focus on ensuring that they can find the most affordable Los Angeles bankruptcy lawyer without compromising quality representation. One of the first questions they ask is "how much is a bankruptcy going to cost?" Previous to the passing of the 2005 bankruptcy amendments, the procedure was a whole lot less complicated. Today, however, there are many more requirements and procedures that must be followed. Therefore, today more than ever, we recommend that clients seek experienced legal representation to ensure great success.

Due to the increased complexity of filing bankruptcy, post 2005 amendments, many law firms have significantly raised their rates. The unfortunate part is that most firms will not consider the circumstances surrounding each individual case. Instead, they charge a standard inflated fee across the board. The amount you pay for your bankruptcy should depend upon the complexity of your individual case. At KM Law Group, an experienced attorney will review your individual case and consider all factors, including your current financial status. One of the greatest differences between KM Law Group and many other Los Angeles bankruptcy lawyers is that we run a smaller and more personalized practice. This benefits are clients in 2 ways: 1) we don't have the huge overhead costs, that larger firms have due to employing numerous assistants to handle files, which allows us to charge less than larger firms; 2) our clients have the benefit of having an experienced bankruptcy attorney handle their case (as opposed to paralegals and legal assistants, which are highly utilized by most larger firms).

When looking for an affordable Los Angeles bankruptcy lawyer, it's important to that you do not select an attorney solely based on price. Unfortunately, there are many inexperienced people out there, including attorneys, paralegals, and document preparers who pray upon those in desperate need of help. The last thing you want is someone to take your money only to mishandle your case and leave your worse off.

You are making one of the most important financial decisions of your life. You want to hire an experienced bankruptcy attorney that specializes in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, and will provide with affordable expert representation.

The attorneys at KM Law Group pride themselves on having the ability to provide their clients with low fees and flexible payment plans. KM Law Group provides you with very fair fees and offers a choice of several different payment plans to fit your individual needs. Under our payment plans, you can hire us with as little as $100 and your remaining balance will be spread out in an affordable/ flexible payments.

KM Law Group will provide you with a range of fair fees right over the phone. There are never any hidden attorneys fees in our prices.

Call KM Law Group at 866-500-3838 today to schedule a FREE consultation, or contact us online.

Welcome to our Los Angeles Bankruptcy Blog

Los Angeles Bankruptcy Attorney — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 03:02:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the launch of our Los Angeles Bankruptcy Blog.