Bankruptcy and lawsuits are both extremely complex and frustrating. Choosing a bankruptcy lawyer is not an easy matter. You can’t simply rely on a television, yellow page and an online advertisement. You should thoroughly review an attorney’s credentials before you retain his or her services. Here are 5 tips to help you find the best bankruptcy lawyer for your case. 1. Never wait until the very last minute! Waiting until the last moment won’t give a bankruptcy lawyer enough time to adequately prepare your case. People frequently begin looking for a bankruptcy lawyer only after they are in a major financial crisis. DON’T DO THAT! Remember that this will only result in you not finding a good bankruptcy lawyer because there isn’t enough time to look for one. 2. Go to where the action is. Spend some time where you can observe a bankruptcy lawyer from a distance. This will give you a clear picture of what type of legal counsel will represent you. 3. Always go for an expert.
You must have several reasons why you prefer to manage your bankruptcy filing alone and without calling for the help of an attorney. It might be that you can’t dare to entrust your case to a stranger or might be that you are very anxious about the charges. Whatever your reasons are, don’t you think you are risking more than you are saving? Don’t you think that a stranger who has the necessary knowledge and skills is the one who can truly save you. Having a bankruptcy attorney all throughout the legal process can bring you more benefits than you can expect -- emotionally, mentally, legally and even financially. Especially if you hire someone who have been practicing in the court for many years, handled hundreds of bankruptcy cases and possesses a comprehensive knowledge about the ins and outs of the court. Think twice and determine well your capability to represent yourself in the court through the following factors you might be risking if you do so: 1. You have to sacrifice