Finding the Right Match for your Bankruptcy Case

• Choosing and hiring the best BK attorney are critical tasks for a client when considering filing bankruptcy. 
• During your free bankruptcy consultation, find the right match for you and your individual needs.   
• No two bankruptcy attorneys are alike.
• Bankruptcy attorneys are not commodities.   
• You should research your Attorney’s background, read their website, and conduct a face-to-face interview or consult.   
• An in-person consultation is necessary.  During this bankruptcy consultation, you can determine if the Attorney has the demeanor, expertise, and professionalism you expect.

Board Certification is a clear indicator that your Attorney is well-qualified in bankruptcy.    Whenever I make an appointment with a professional, such as a doctor, I look for a Board Certified doctor.   I recommend you look for a Board Certified Bankruptcy Lawyer; I am Board Certified.

Would you Choose and Hire this Bankruptcy attorney?  Is this the Right Match for You and Your Bankruptcy Case?

I am sharing this example of a “Rogue” attorney:

Background of Rogue Attorney Behavior:

• An Attorney triggers an alarm while going through the metal detector at the Courthouse.
• Security instructs him to remove his belt, empty his pockets, and go through the machine again.
• The Attorney throws off his belt on the conveyor.  His belt hits a woman in line.
• He spews profanity-laced displeasure.
• This was not an isolated incident.  On many occasions, the Attorney would use profanity to the security officers.
• This Attorney displays disruptive, abusive, and undignified behaviors on many occasions.
• Security Officers remind him that he is an officer of the Court
• The Attorney’s behavior is unbecoming of a member of his profession.
• On one occasion, the security officers had to summon the U.S. Marshall during one of his tirades.

Bankruptcy Court Ruling

• In his defense, the Attorney indicates that he believed his status (as an attorney) meant something different from what the Officers presented.
• The Attorney states that he should not be subject to the courthouse’s strict security procedures.
• The Court disagreed.
• Not only did the Court disagree with his position, but his utter lack of civility adversely overshadowed his professional position and fitness to practice law.
• The Attorney should have gone through proper channels to express any disagreement with security procedures.
• Attorneys cannot turn rogue and take matters into their own hands.
• The court suspended the Attorney from practice in the bankruptcy court for six months.
• In addition, the Attorney was barred from entering the courthouse during that time.

Let’s hope this rogue Attorney was tamed during his suspension.   “Going Rogue” is an old phrase used to characterize Elephants – It should not be for attorneys.   At least, I hope not.

Bankruptcy knowledge, experience, professionalism, empathy, a good track record of successful cases, and demeanor are just a few qualities clients should evaluate.  When hiring a bankruptcy attorney, look at their reviews, too.   Recommendations are great as well.   However, a client’s interview and opinions are unique.    Look for the right match when you choose and hire your bankruptcy attorney.  

I do not take a case that is not in a client’s best interests.   For this reason, I spend considerable time meeting with new clients.   You are never rushed through the process.   

I share my success rates with clients.   In over 30 years, I have a 100% success rate for all Chapter 7 Bankruptcy filings.  I carefully review clients’ financials as well as their goals.