Answers to Your Bankruptcy Law Questions
Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Lawyers — Boston, Massachusetts
At the Law Offices of Richard N. Gottlieb, we believe the most important thing anyone who is struggling with debt and considering bankruptcy should know is that bankruptcy isn't a "scarlet letter" or a coward's solution. It is a form of financial redemption. In fact, it takes great courage to face problems honestly, to ask for help and to move forward with a process that you may know little about.
Contact us for the help you need today.
What Are Your Options?
In October of 2005, the U.S. Bankruptcy Code was changed. These changes were accompanied by a great deal of media attention, fear-mongering and misinformation. In reality, little has changed for most people seeking bankruptcy relief. In fact, the overwhelming majority of consumers — people who would have been eligible for relief under Chapter 7 before the law changed — would still be eligible today.
Moving Forward With the Bankruptcy Process
At the initial consultation, our attorneys will listen carefully as you talk about your current financial problems and the primary issues (credit cards, mortgages, creditor harassment, taxes, etc.) behind them. You will be asked a lot of questions. If you're worried about how your answers will sound to a stranger, don't be. We've heard many consumers' histories before and are here to help, not judge. Everything that is discussed is held under the strictest confidence.
Based on the information you provide, we'll identify the most appropriate options and discuss your alternatives with you. Whatever you decide, discretion and efficiency are important. Most cases can be handled in a relatively short time with few, if any, other people besides your creditors ever knowing a thing. Your bankruptcy petition will be filed electronically from our office at which point an automatic stay will go into effect that prevents even powerful creditors such as the IRS from continuing to contact or harass you about debts. Our firm has even been able to help clients who've come to see us at the last minute to obtain bankruptcy relief the very same day.
For more specific information about bankruptcy law and related issues, please see:
- Bankruptcy misconceptions
- Debts you can and cannot discharge
- Chapter 7 bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 bankruptcy
- Chapter 13 bankruptcy
- Saving your home
- Lien avoidance
- Cars and property exemptions
- Dealing with the taxman
Help is Here. Hope is Here.
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Stop struggling with past due accounts, shutoff notices and unmanageable credit card debt. Get a fresh start.
Call us in Boston, Massachusetts, or contact us online for a free initial consultation with an attorney. Office hours: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment. Cancellations and reschedules require a 24-hour notice or a $25 fee will apply.
