1. The Personal Touch: You should be treated as a name, not a case number. Make sure your attorney’s office treats you kindly, answers your questions, and returns your phone calls. A good bankruptcy lawyer will treat you and your family with the respect and dignity that you deserve, not as just another way to make money.
2. Payment Made Easy: You are already in tough financial times, and making your attorney’s payments should not create more headaches. Look for an attorney’s office that offers flexible payment plans to help you pay your attorney’s fees.
3. Experienced: Bankruptcy laws are complex. Your attorney should be experienced in the area of bankruptcy law, with a large part of his or her practice focusing on bankruptcy. You don’t want to put your financial future in the hands of someone that is using your case as an experiment or trial run. Ask the potential attorney how many cases he or she has filed.
4. Allows the Client to Be Informed: Look for an attorney who makes sure that you are always well-informed about the law and your case. This is your financial future, so you should not be left in the dark. A good attorney and law office will respond to your phone calls in a timely manner and give you practical and understandable counsel and advice.
5. Familiar with the Court System: Your lawyer should be informed about the local court system in your area, and should know the Judges and Trustees that will be handling your case. The Trustee will be asking you questions about your case so it is always beneficial to have an attorney familiar with the Trustees in your area.

Now use these five factors to look for a bankruptcy attorney or bankruptcy lawyer that can competently handle your case. Of course, we are confident that Duncan Law meets each of these five factors. To find out for sure, contact our office to schedule your free evaluation!

If you aren’t in North Carolina, here is a list of bankruptcy attorneys in other states. We don’t recommend any attorneys. Instead, use this as a resource to contact other attorneys in another state.