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Choosing an attorney is a very important process. Please allow us to assist
you in answering the questions.
How
do I find a good attorney?
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 Our
firm was founded in 1990 by Diane L. Drain, counselor and attorney at
law.
Ms. Drain has received an AV rating by
Martindale-Hubbell
as "exemplary reputation and well-established practice".
This AV rating is the highest rating for an attorney and shows that Ms. Drain has
reached the height of professional excellence. She is recognized for the
highest levels of skill and integrity.
Her clients have included commercial mortgage lenders, national
banks and professionals such as lawyers and brokers. But her
greatest rewards
come from helping individuals who are experiencing financial
difficulties. Since 1985 Ms. Drain has worked as a lawyer at a
large firm and now her own firm. Prior to law school Ms. Drain worked
for 15 years as a paralegal, legal secretary and law office
administrator.
She appears regularly before the United
States Bankruptcy Court. She is a member of the
National Association of
Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. Ms. Drain is a strong and
practical advocate for her clients and well respected in the legal
community. Ms. Drain is a member of
the Board of Governor's for the State Bar of Arizona. As such she
has a responsibility to both the practicing lawyers and the citizens of
our State. Ms. Drain takes those duties very
seriously; so much so
that one friend referred to her
as a "cowboy".
 This firm is dedicated to
a client-centered approach to the practice of law. Our mission is to
explain the intricacies of law in plain, understandable English. We
will never tell you what we think you want to hear, only what the
realities are of your situation. Nor, do we look for reasons why we
can't do something. Instead, we try to find
appropriate
ways to help. Our interpretation of the law is conservative.
Therefore, our clients are usually prepared for most situations.
More importantly, we try to help you plan for the future, not just
address your current legal issues.
Your satisfaction is our goal. Legal
proceedings are difficult enough, so we do our best to help you
understand the process and keep you informed as to the status of your
case.
Click here for more
information about Ms. Drain.
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PRIMARY AREAS OF PRACTICE
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Bankruptcy &
Consumer Issues
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Trustee Sales
also known as Foreclosures
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Technology for the
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Bankruptcy
is a complicated
legal procedure designed to protect both individuals and
businesses that cannot meet their financial obligations or are
facing abusive creditors. It is also designed to protect the
creditors involved. It is essential that you obtain good legal advice from
an experienced
bankruptcy attorney before entering
into this complex process.
In an attempt to
help we
have compiled several
FAQ's, lists of dos and don'ts and links
for your reference, including:
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What is a trustee's sale? A lender uses a trustee's to collect
the money they have invested in the property by selling the
real property at a public auction. If others bid at the
auction then the lender is paid. If there are no
bidders, then the lender becomes the owner of the property.
Whether you are a
lender or a homeowner, it is important that you understand
your legal rights and obligations in this complicated
procedure and have a dedicated legal partner helping
protect your interests.
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The practice of
law is a very demanding master. In the last 20
years technology has dramatically changed how all lawyers
practice law. It has also changed how clients get
information. The Legal Resource Group has two primary goals
(1) teach all members of the firm good law office management
skills, and (2) use technology so as to efficiently control
the flow of information in the modern law office.
A firm that is
dedicated to the principals of organization and efficiency
will be rewarded with happier lawyers, staff and clients.
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Better serve
clients
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Train staff
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Technology tips
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Web site tips
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Organize
workload
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Practice smarter
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Control overhead
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