MAKING BANKRUPTCY AFFORDABLE
Since 1993, I have made it a priority for my clients to make the bankruptcy process both affordable and simple. Why are my fees affordable? My fees are affordable because I am only one block from the Federal Courthouse where bankruptcy hearings are held. I have no wasted time in traveling to the courthouse to attend bankruptcy hearings. I keep it simple for my clients by completing the forms or questionnaires on their behalf. I throughly explain the bankruptcy process in terms understandable for my clients so that they may make informed decisions.
CHAPTER 7: ATTORNEY FEE OF $700, PLUS FILING FEE OF $338 FOR A TOTAL OF $1,038
The fees can be paid in installments. $200 during first the appointment, $335 at the time of executing your documents, and the balance of $500 paid about a month after your case is filed.
CHAPTER 13: ATTORNEY FEE OF $250, PLUS FILING FEE OF $313 FOR A TOTAL OF $563
In some circumstances, I am willing to file a case with no attorney fees paid. Once $560 is paid, I can file your petition which will bring a prompt end to an wage garnishment, home foreclosure, and all other collection activities. Attorney fees above the initial retainer is paid after your case is filed through the trustee under the plan. The maximum attorney fees that can be charged without court approval is $4,000.
AFFORDABLE FEES TO NEGOTIATE WITH YOUR MAJOR CREDITORS
I am usually able to give you a fee quote over the phone. Depending on the number of creditors you desire to negotiate a settlement, the attorney fee normally is about $250 to $500
A WORD OF CAUTION
Attempting to obtain cheap bankruptcy fees by using unlicensed petition preparers may cost you more in the long run. Unlicensed petition preparers are not attorneys and are prohibited from giving legal advice. Yes, you can obtain cheap bankruptcy fees with an unlicensed petition preparer. But an unlicensed petition preparer is unable to file pleadings with a court to stop a wage garnishment which is probably one of the main reasons you decided to file for bankruptcy protection. An unlicensed petition preparer is unable to file court pleading to avoid creditor liens on your household furnishings or a lien on your residence. An attorney can file the appropriate pleadings to have these liens removal giving you the peace of mind of not worrying about a repossession of your household goods or foreclosure of your home. Unlicensed petition preparers also cannot give you advice on ways you can retain all or part of your income tax refunds.
In the long run, you may be paying more by hiring an unlicensed bankruptcy petition preparer. Instead of paying cheap bankruptcy fees, pay a little extra by hiring Indianapolis Attorney David A. Mathies and have peace of mind that your case will be handled correctly.