I Really Care About All My Clients
“I have the utmost respect for my duty as a lawyer and a firm commitment to my clients.”
Diane has a long history of working hard to provide the best results for her clients. This is reflected in the positive law firm reviews by clients and attorneys. Below are some of the things our clients & attorneys have to say about our law firm.
Our clients include individuals and small businesses with financial difficulties. When they come to us, they are facing foreclosures, garnishments, and evictions, to name a few examples.
We invite each client to evaluate our services at the end of our representation. Our average review is a “A” or “Five Stars” which we are quite proud of. On request, personal referrals are happily supplied.
“Our reputation is built on our clients’ faith in our ability to assist them through a tough moment.” Our promise to each client is to deliver the finest advice possible.”
Over the years we have met and worked with some of the finest attorneys in Arizona. Many of these attorneys have left remarks on Martindale Hubbell, AVVO and LinkedIn.
Diane L. Drain
A lawyer’s Creed of Professionalism is how I try to conduct myself daily.
The reason we receive so many positive reviews from our clients and attorneys is because I value my role as an attorney, former law professor, and counselor. Our Professionalism Creed is more than a philosophy; it’s a responsibility I owe to all of my clients.
"Words cannot express the gratitude!" Anonymous
Words cannot express the gratitude we have for you! Rate Ms. Drain’s services: 5.0 out of 5.0.
My husband and I wanted to begin the process of starting our bankruptcy, but it’s really scary not knowing who you can trust and who would step up to bat for you. Diane and Jay really did that, if felt like we had some friends who cared about us and took their time to walk us through each step with compassion and no judgment what so ever! I would refer them to any and all of my closest family and friends if they were in need of a bankruptcy! Thank you both for taking care of us and taking the time!!
"Diane was very concerned and compassionate." Anonymous
Filing bankruptcy was not an easy decision but Diane made the whole process very easy and understandable. As a client you have a lot of control as to your personal outcome. Be diligent, do the homework, and complete all the information (and there is a lot of it) as requested. At age 60, this was the last place my wife and I expected to be at this time in our lives, but Diane was very concerned and compassionate and didn’t make us feel like failures in life. We made mistakes but thanks to Diane we are already on the road to a better future. Recommended without any reservations.
After choosing to file bankruptcy, I selected another attorney at first, which was a huge mistake. He offered payment plans which seemed to be a good choice at the time. However, his lack of communication and errors in my documents filed with the court were going to cost me in the long run! I fired him and chose to work with Diane and Jay instead, which turned out to be the right decision. Her professional guidance and continuous communication helped me get back on track with filing my case correctly. You cannot afford to make mistakes when filing bankruptcy, or it will cost you. Diane will guide you in the right direction at all times. She was firm and held me accountable for providing the required documents, and even though she was very busy, always made me feel important and welcome, too. She understands that a simple mistake could cost you in many ways, and works very hard to avoid this. Bankruptcy is a delicate situation and one that can be overwhelming. Diane will guide you through it, with very clear and detailed instructions, and excellent communication. Her knowledge of the law and her expertise are second to none, and I highly recommend her!
Going thru CH13 was a huge and difficult decision for us. Both Diane and Jay were very patient. Took time to explain everything. They were receptive, understanding and helpful thru the entire process. As you can imagine we had many questions during the 5 year process but they were always quick to respond. I would recommend them highly.
"Thank you so much for all your hard work" M.C.
Thank you so much for all your hard work on my case. I appreciate all your support and compassion through a very difficult process.
Thank you. It was a pleasure and privilege to be your client. I am continually grateful that I was led to you to help me through my bankruptcy process. You are truly the best of the best and it would be a welcome honor to share my most wonderful and painless experience I had with you as my guide and wise counsel with anyone at any time. I have never read directions and followed rules more thoroughly in my life, and I couldn’t be more grateful for your master-planned website and life experience in this profession to make sure I remained educated and on track throughout. For your guidance, infinite knowledge and wisdom, professional-counsel and encouragement, I am most grateful. I sing your and Jay’s praises from the rooftops for the array of help and guidance I received.
"Diane and Jay are a wonderful team!" R & S
Diane and Jay are a wonderful team. Efficiency and clarity were the hallmark of our experience.
"I have followed your advice." B.B.
About 10 years ago you represented me in my bankruptcy and you were wonderful.
I have referred a number of people to you, though I fear some of them did not have the ovaries for the follow through.
I have followed your advice, and that contained in the information you gave, me and am proud to say my credit rating is approaching the mid- 700s and one of my creditors, USAA Federal Bank, actually re-issued me a credit card. I have done better than I ever expected and believe that much of my success is due to the thorough and respectful manner in which you led me through the process.
Diane Drain and her staff have guided us through the rough terrain of a bankruptcy. From the beginning of this process,to an end that is quite near, Ms. Drain has provided the highest level of expertise. Her extensive knowledge of bankruptcy law has helped us immeasurably. Communicating with her and her staff has always been easy, swift and the information that is conveyed is very clear and put in layman’s terms. She will explain things as many times as she needs to with a good dose of patience. Rate Ms. Drain’s services: 4.8 out of 5.0
I will never forget what you’ve done for me. You were brilliant!
Thank you.
"The Best!" G.S.
The best! Very professional, patient and kind. We hope we never are the position to use her again. But if you do she is the one to go to!
Diane did a tremendous job preparing me for my bankruptcy. She educated me thoroughly about the process and stressed the importance of following all the steps as concisely as possible. Her rates are very reasonable, and I cannot recommend her highly enough.
“From our initial consultation, we were impressed by Diane's legal knowledge and compassionate nature,” C.R.
My elderly parents were experiencing financial difficulty due to dealings with an unscrupulous timeshare company. Their only option was to file bankruptcy. While searching for a bankruptcy attorney, we came across the law office of Diane Drain who had excellent reviews.
From our initial consultation, we were impressed by Diane's legal knowledge and compassionate nature. Although the process was difficult and time-consuming, the communication, help, and support we received from Diane and her legal assistant, Jay, was exceptional. They provided us with clear explanations on what to expect during each step of the bankruptcy process so there weren't any surprises.
If you're considering filing bankruptcy and need an experienced, knowledgeable, and compassionate attorney, we highly recommend Diane Drain. She and Jay are wonderful to work with!
“I found the Law Office of D.L. Drain to be caring professionals providing exemplary representation...” R.B.
Disability and subsequent early retirement caused a growing realization of the need to pursue bankruptcy. I started the process of selecting an attorney with fear and trepidation. I contacted several lawyers and was left feeling they were indifferent to my situation and just wanted to take my money and move on to the next client expeditiously. I found the Law Office of D.L. Drain to be caring professionals providing exemplary representation to resolve my legal quandary. R.B.
She was very professional and stayed in her lane as she knew I had already hired another Attorney. She was kind and made me feel better about my choice that I made. She gave me sound advice, and she didn’t have to do that. This to me is a sign as to what kind of person and Attorney she is. If I hadn’t had already made a decision I would not have hesitated to look at the possibilities of retaining her. I will however be recommending friends I know that need help to her.
“Diane is an excellent Bankruptcy Attorney - five stars ” M.W.
Five stars. Diane is an excellent Bankruptcy Attorney. She guided my wife and I through the entire process.
We highly recommend her to anyone who needs to file a bankruptcy. M.W.
“Five Stars is Not Enough. ” T.D.
It would be difficult to fully describe how effective and talented Diane is. She took my exceptionally (some would say ridiculously) complex case and made sense of it. I'd had a very negative experience with my former counsel and from Day One the difference of working with her and Jay was like night and day. There's a reason she is so well regarded and respected in the field and you couldn't make a better selection for your representation. T.D.
"Extremely competent representation and explanations!" K.M.
5 Star service and representation from Diane and Jay. Extremely competent representation and explanations of the legal process and how to prepare for the filing. True compassion shown to those going through a very difficult time in their lives. Diane is obviously respected by the bankruptcy attorney legal community and I can recommend her services without any reservation.
Diane is a great attorney that made our BK experience as smooth as possible. Before seeing Diane, we went to another attorney who told us that he couldn’t get us a Ch.7 and our only option was a 13 and that is when we found Diane Drain. The entire process starting with the free phone consultation to a couple meetings in the office got us the Ch. 7 we needed. Diane communicates well through the entire process by phone and detailed emails. She explains everything that needs to be done. If you do your part and put in the work to make sure everything is accurate, then she will do hers and you will have great results. Thank you Diane and Jay for everything. We appreciate it. C&P.
Diane cleaned up serious mistakes made by another attorney. J.D.
Diane helped me straighten out my case, after an attorney from a different law firm, made serious mistakes in my filing that could have been extremely detrimental. If not for her very professional guidance, constant communication and follow-up, while being firm and holding me accountable for producing the required documents, I don’t know what I would have done. This was a very tough time for me, and Diane’s extensive knowledge, professionalism, and guidance got me through it. Thank you so much, Diane! You are so very much appreciated.
“Diane Took the Time to Drop Great Wisdom and Insight for my Situation. ” D. C.
I called to lean on Diane’s expertise around trust deed financing (even though it’s not her primary practice focus) and she took the time to drop great wisdom and insight for my situation. I took a shot on her being able to help and her experience and candor were very well appreciated. Thank you! D.C.
It was such a pleasure working with Diane through this difficult process. Diane is a wonderful attorney who not only knows the bankruptcy law inside and out, but is very compassionate and explains everything in detail through each step of the process. If you are in need of an experienced attorney, who will have your back while you navigate the bankruptcy process, look no further than Diane.
Diane and Jay were both very helpful and promptly answered questions that came up either via return phone call, email or both. They both were very knowledgeable about the whole process and did a good job keeping us informed of progress and next steps. My wife and I would definitely recommend her services to others.
I am a certified bankruptcy specialist with 43 years of experience in the field. This means I have known Diane for over 3 decades. In dealing with her in this professional capacity I have often referred clients to her and have found her work to be of the highest quality. This is because she genuinely cares about her clients, something you don't always see in the legal profession these days. She also assisted me some years back when I ran into the problem of "Google professional reviewers" (reviewers that apparently get points or compensation for the volume of reviews that they leave) that I had never heard of or represented, leaving reviews both bad and good about me. You can't go wrong with Diane. Harold Campbell
“I'm 100% convinced I made the right decision in choosing Diane. ” P.K.
I have just received my discharge from the court. It's been a long journey and I can't emphasize how instrumental a role that Diane and Jay played in helping me navigate this journey.
In the beginning Diane lets you know that it's a partnership. As a client, you just don't dump all your records on her desk and say help me and then walk away. There's a lot of work in preparing your records so Diane can file your case.
I interviewed a few other lawyers in the beginning all with good AVVO reviews. I'm 100% convinced I made the right decision in choosing Diane. P.K.
We found ourselves in a financial tsunami 2 yrs ago. No matter how we did things the financial outlook was getting worse and worse. We finally decided we needed to investigate options. Once we found Diane Drains website and started to learn what the process of bankruptcy entailed we felt there could be an answer for us. We made an appoint to speak with Diane and decided this was the path we needed to take. While we were getting our documents in order and other paperwork completed, we became bogged down once again thinking maybe we can try something else, something different. So after delaying almost a year longer in April of 2017 we finally jumped onboard @ 100%. Diane and Jay were great guiding us and making sure we had all the items needed completed. They filed, kept us informed, went to the Trustee’s meeting with us, and kept us inform during the entire process. They made the whole process less painful and manageable. We owe a debt of gratitude for Diane having the wisdom to use her website to promote the education of the bankruptcy process available to everyone. If it had not been for her well thought out website and the detailed information we would have had to take our chances with the process. If you find yourself totally stressed and unsure of how you can repair your financial health, you can rest assured that Diane and Jay will do what is needed to get you through the process. They’ll give you peace of mind once again.
Additional note: 0ne of the things I forgot to put in there was the personal service especially the day of the trustee’s meeting. There were a minimum of 4 people that were meeting their lawyers for the first time. One lawyer asked us twice what our name was. She waited another five minutes and then asked again and I quote ” are you SURE your not the Thomas’s?” I’m pretty sure we know who we are and that is not us.” We thought at the time how odd that was that so many people would not have taken the time to actually meet before hand. Very odd.
Diane did a great job handling our bankruptcy. She kept us informed throughout the process and always responded to calls & emails. I would highly recommend her to anyone considering bankruptcy.
“Diane told me how to file a complaint against Scott Forrester and ask the State Bar for my money back.” D.B.
Diane and Jay have been wonderful to work with, they are really the best. I found them after paying Scott Forrester and finding out he was disbarred. Diane told me how to file a complaint and ask the State Bar for my money back. She then helped me file a bankruptcy and stop my creditor from garnishing my wages. Wow - she is an angel. D.B.
“We were provided affordable comprehensive representation.” R.B.
I consulted the law office of D.L. Drain expressing our need to file bankruptcy having very limited resources. They accessed our situation and needs; educated us about bankruptcy options and ramifications. We were provided affordable comprehensive representation. I highly recommend the Law Office of D.L. Drain. R.B.
Law firm reviews from our clients and attorneys
reviews from our clients
“The Kind of Attorney You Want on Your Side… ” A.V.
Diane Drain is an amazing person. She is the kind of attorney you want on your side and comes highly recommended by other attorney’s. Even though my case was not a bankruptcy case, she took time out of her day to help me find someone who could help me. I don’t know of another attorney that would do this.
Five Stars – A.V.
“Top Notch Representation, Personalized Service! ” T.M.
Diane Drain personally answers her incoming calls! Every individual has their own specific reasons for seeking bankruptcy protection. I enlisted Ms. Drain’s assistance and from that first consult I realized that this was not your typical “legal factory” churning out client cases. Following my discharge and reflecting back, her biggest strength and your most viable asset is her knowledge of the bankruptcy process. Her tenacious commitment to the prework stage (planning and preparation) is paramount to your case’s success. I’ve found her to be compassionate, yet an Arizona “straight shooter” when it came to directing my case.
“Diane Took the Time to Drop Great Wisdom and Insight for my Situation. ” D. C.
I called to lean on Diane’s expertise around trust deed financing (even though it’s not her primary practice focus) and she took the time to drop great wisdom and insight for my situation. I took a shot on her being able to help and her experience and candor were very well appreciated. Thank you! D.C.
“Quality and compassion. ” S.
She is an expert in her field and compassionate. She listens and provides good advice. She will help you resolve difficult circumstances. S.
“We are grateful for all the kindness and respect they showed us in handling our case to completion. ” T.D. and R.I.
Diane and Jay are an absolutely phenomenal professional team. Bankruptcy is not an easy undertaking and there is a lot of paperwork you have to gather before filing so be prepared and do not get annoyed because Diane and Jay will guide you every step of the way. Try looking at it as a valuable learning experience to get you back on the right track to financial stability. They answered all our questions patiently and thoroughly explained the legal processes and what we could expect so there were no surprises. Her website is a fantastic reference for both clients and attorneys. Spend some time reviewing it and you’ll be convinced that she is the right attorney for you. From your first call to Diane you will immediately see that she is compassionate in understanding your situation and will feel confident that she is the right attorney to proceed with. Keep in mind that she has been specializing in bankruptcy’s for about 30 years and is held in high esteem within the court system. Her fees are very reasonable and her Yelp review page says “discounts available” which we found to be true as my spouse and myself are both veterans and we originally connected with Diane through a link upon another link within the VA Weekly Newsletter. We highly recommend Diane and Jay and are most grateful for all the kindness and respect they showed us in handling our case to completion. T.D. and R.I.
“Diane was patient, thorough, sympathetic, quick with responses and obviously knew what she was doing. ” D.S.
I’ve never had to consult a bankruptcy attorney before but recently had to do just that on behalf of a family member. Although we decided to not go through with bankruptcy Diane was immensely helpful in reviewing our situation and providing very comprehensive information for my consideration. She was patient, thorough, sympathetic, quick with responses and obviously knew what she was doing. I was very impressed and surprised by the effort she put into the matter considering she didn’t charge me for any of it. Very thankful for the help! D.S.
“Diane shows compassion and understanding to her clients.” M.W.
Diane provides educated and honest information throughout the entire process. She shows compassion and understanding to her clients. She was not my first attorney but took my case on in very short order. She cleaned up all of the mistakes and oversights the previous attorney made.
I am able to sleep now knowing I will not lose my house because paperwork wasn’t filed. I would recommend Diane to anyone.
“Diane and Jay were wonderful to work with.” P.
Diane and Jay were wonderful to work with. They helped us navigate the bankruptcy process. They were informative and answered all our questions. We highly recommend them! P.
Reviews from attorneys
I have known and worked with Diane for many years in the consumer bankruptcy arena. She is dedicated to her clients, continued education to her peers and serves an example what a consumer bankruptcy debtor’s attorney should be. Gary Stickell
I am a certified bankruptcy specialist with 43 years of experience in the field. This means I have known Diane for over 3 decades. In dealing with her in this professional capacity I have often referred clients to her and have found her work to be of the highest quality. This is because she genuinely cares about her clients, something you don’t always see in the legal profession these days. She also assisted me some years back when I ran into the problem of “Google professional reviewers” (reviewers that apparently get points or compensation for the volume of reviews that they leave) that I had never heard of or represented, leaving reviews both bad and good about me. You can’t go wrong with Diane. Harold Campbell
Diane Drain was my bankruptcy professor in law school. I now practice bankruptcy. Diane is the most knowledgeable and committed bankruptcy attorney I know – and I know a few! She is still a great teacher to me and always made time to discuss bankruptcy law. I know she is this way with her Clients as well. She has genuine concern for their legal well being. Her staff are excellent as well. Thank you Diane!
Although I’ve only known Diane short time, I’ve learned: her ethics are impeccable, she’s highly competent, she cares about her clients, she’s committed the legal community and to helping people, she perseveres, she’s approachable, and she’ll go the extra mile. She’s been very supportive and helpful in helping me acclimate into a new legal community, for no other reason than – just because. She’s definitely a keeper and you’ll be well taken care of.
Diane is a great asset to the legal community. She is wonderful mentor, professor and someone who I believe genuinely cares about her clients and looks at their situation with a lens focused on real life solutions and consequences.
Diane is a leader in the legal community who creates time to advise and mentor other attorneys, thereby raising the level of the profession.
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