How Would I Find a Lawyer To Represent Me In a Bankruptcy Action?

The American Board of Certification has certified some 1,000 attorneys specializing in bankruptcy. You can get their names and locations from the ABI website. In addition, some states certify attorneys as bankruptcy specialists when they have had significant experience in the field. Ask an attorney that you know well to recommend a specialist. Suggestions from a friend, relative, neighbor, or associate who has had a good experience with a particular lawyer also may help. Bar associations and groups operated for people with special needs, such as the elderly or persons with disabilities, often provide referral services. You might also find a lawyer by looking in the yellow pages of your telephone directory and advertisements in your local newspaper.

Of course, it is legal and proper to file your own bankruptcy petition, though the more complicated your debt situation, the more risky it is to represent yourself.

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