You Are Not Alone.
There are many reasons why Atlantans find that they need the fresh start that bankruptcy discharge provides. Whether it’s because of the threat of foreclosure, lawsuits, mounting medical bills, job-loss, divorce, financial improvidence, or some other event, I am here to help you decide if bankruptcy is your best option to deal with debts and insolvency.
You Deserve an Attorney Who Serves Your Interests.
The decision whether or not to file is not to be taken lightly, and it is important that you consult with someone who will take the time to help you decide if filing is the best solution to your unique financial situation.
Filing bankruptcy can sometimes offer some people a legal means to solve their financial problems. It is a powerful solution. It is a final solution. It is a holistic solution. But, it is not a solution for everyone.
You and I will need to talk to decide if filing bankruptcy will help you. If we discover that it can, then I will explain to you why it is almost always more cost effective and more efficient to file bankruptcy than it is to be eaten alive by creditors who will not stop pursuing you.
You Need an Attorney Who Knows the Ropes (and Weapons).
I will thoroughly analyze your assets, liabilities, and income before advising you about which Chapter you should consider filing. There are sometimes compelling reasons for potential clients to not file bankruptcy, and if this is the case for you, I will explain other legal options to you.
I am also a zealous consumer advocate. I pride myself on my ability to help my clients level the playing field with regard to their debts and creditors. An informed client gets the most out of this process; My job is to educate you.
Avoid Common Pitfalls of the big firms or inexperienced bankruptcy attorneys:
I can’t tell you how often I see bad outcomes that could have been avoided with proper legal representation.
For example:
- I have met with families after they’ve filed a Chapter 13 petition, paid their attorney, paid court costs, only to see their cases dismissed because they couldn’t keep up plan payments. This doesn’t solve their problems or stop creditors’ harassment.
- I have met families who were told by their attorney to file Chapter 7 petition, only to discover that it was pointless because the family had no assets for creditors to attack. In the end, only the attorney gets paid.
- I have met families who were advised that it would okay to give away certain assets prior to filing, only to be accused by the Trustee of making fraudulent transfers.
These outcome can be avoided by careful planning and consultation with an attorney who cares about you and your case. Avoid attorneys who try to tell you what to do without fully investigating your situation and options.
I am a hands-on / all-access Bankruptcy Attorney. I’m here to serve my clients.
Bankruptcy is the most powerful tool along a spectrum of choices that exists under Federal and State law to protect your family and financial position.
Bankruptcy rules are extremely technical, and subtle details may make big differences in the outcome of your case. As a consumer lawyer, I am here to help you deal with the court and your creditors. Because I have a smaller practice, I can offer you personal service and responsiveness that larger bankruptcy mills cannot.
I will treat you with respect and compassion, and I will give you my honest opinion about your particular situation. I am not a bankruptcy factory, and I will not undertake needless filings. I also don’t take on more clients than I can serve.
My reputation is built by satisfied clients and positive outcomes. Once we agree to work together, I will be with you every step of the way, and also assist you re-enter post bankruptcy world.
You will meet with me, not a paralegal or junior staffer. I will be at all of your court hearings with you, not an appearance attorney (someone you’ll never have met until you get to court, and who won’t know the first thing about you.) When you call my office, you get me on the phone, not my receptionist.
How To Get Started
Call (404) 418-8879 or email to set up a brief phone consultation where I will gather facts about your situation, help you understand the process bankruptcy, and discuss how you might benefit from filing.
There is no fee for our phone consultation, or our initial meeting.
