How to Pick a Good Lawyer

People frequently begin looking for a bankruptcy lawyer only after they are in a major financial crisis. Under these stressful conditions it is just too easy to choose a lawyer who is friendly and supportive without checking into his or her background and experience. Choosing the right lawyer or firm is important to your reclaiming your financial life. Pay attention to the following and choose the right law firm for you.

Get a bankruptcy expert – The practice of law is specialized like medicine and you want a lawyer that specializes in bankruptcy. Boleman Lawyers only practice consumer bankruptcy law. We are the bankruptcy experts. Our lawyers are regularly invited to share their knowledge of bankruptcy at prestigious local, regional and national meetings of lawyers.

Get an expert in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 – Chapter 13 filings are a bit more complicated and require a deeper knowledge of the law so many lawyers avoid filing Chapter 13’s. Boleman lawyers fully understand all areas of personal bankruptcy and will guide you to the very best solution for your unique situation.

Get someone who can offer non-bankruptcy workout – Some times a person’s financial problems can be solved without filing bankruptcy. Boleman Law can provide a non-bankruptcy workout if that is the best option for your situation.

Get someone with experience – The "right lawyer" is the person who has a lot of experience handling cases like yours and knows what to do immediately. Boleman has helped over 27,000 people just like you. We have seen it all and done it all. We know exactly what to do to give you the best solution for your situation.

Get someone with leverage – Boleman has 11 lawyers and files more bankruptcies than any law firm in Virginia. Boleman has the size, power and expertise to effectively negotiate with your creditors.

Get someone respectful – Pay attention to how you are treated on the phone and in person. Do you feel comfortable? Do these people seem like the kind of people you will like doing business with? Remember, people that are too busy or too important to be nice are too busy to give your case the attention it deserves.

Get someone helpful – Boleman law will never ask you to fill out forms by yourself. Someone will sit with you and help you do it right the first time.

Get clarification about your rights and responsibilities – There are things that your lawyer should do for you and there are things that you absolutely must do if your case is to be successful. Make sure you understand what you can expect and what you have to do to make your bankruptcy work. Get it in writing. If you have any questions, get them answered before you leave the office.

Get a fee agreement - Ask for a copy of the attorney's fee agreement. As with all documents, make sure that you understand it fully before you sign it. No reputable attorney will pressure you to accept a fee agreement on the spot.

Make sure you get a lawyer – Insist that you talk with a licensed lawyer, not a clerk. The Boleman administrative staff will provide you with attentive care throughout your case but you will be interviewed and advised by a lawyer who is expert in bankruptcy. You will be represented at hearings and court by a lawyer.