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Please Note:
The information in this web site is not intended to constitute legal advice or to create an attorney-client relationship. It is also important to note that the information contained in this article may be outdated.
It is very important that you obtain legal advice from an experienced bankruptcy attorney regarding your particular situation. Consultation before you take action will certainly cost you less than what it will cost to fix your unintentional errors.
We know you are stressed, overwhelmed and afraid of what may come next. You dread each ring of the phone or knock on the door. We have worked to give you the tools you’ll need so you can make informed decisions that best serve your unique financial situation.
Quote from one of our wonderful clients that will help you understand the importance of reading and following directions.
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. K.
When faced with a financial crisis everyone has a lot of questions. I want to answer those questions, but two important things have to happen first. First, you need to understand the bankruptcy process. Second, I need to understand your unique situation. The first step is for you to watch 9 very short videos prepared by the US Bankruptcy Court. The next step is to read, print and review the Arizona exemptions. The third step is to fill out the financial form below. Lastly, you will have a free phone consultation with Diane.
We know this is a stressful time and do not want to make gathering information difficult, but we need certain financial information in order to give you the best legal advice possible. This is just like the doctor requiring blood test and x-rays in order to correctly diagnose a medical problem.
NOTE: Murphy’s Rule of Accuracy: When trying to solve a problem it always helps if you know the answer. Corollary: Provided, of course, that you know there is a problem. Please note that not all problems can be fixed, but at least you will know there is a problem.
I recommend you get Informed. Here are simple steps to help get your life back on track:
Review Educational Videos
The links below are to nine very short videos for Bankruptcy basics about the bankruptcy process and players. We require that you (and your spouse) watch all the videos in order to clearly comprehend the process involved in filing bankruptcy, your duties in filing bankruptcy and dispel many myths about bankruptcy.
Review List of Arizona Exemptions
Please proceed to Review the List of Arizona Exemptions AFTER you have watched all the Videos
VERY, VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: 9/20/17 – some bad gay has hijacked this page so DO NOT download the exemptions from here. Instead, ask us to email you a PDF for your review. We really apologize for this inconvenience.
Print a Copy for Use in Our Discussion:
General Questionnaire Form
The general review form is intended to provide me with sufficient information so I can properly advise you about bankruptcy and other options. If bankruptcy is appropriate then we will talk about which type of bankruptcy will accomplish your goals.
This information will also assist in identifying specific areas of concern that could lead to difficulty for you – whether or not you file for bankruptcy.
We promise that just because you send us this information there no commitment to filing for bankruptcy protection. There are situations when the best course is to wait before filing a bankruptcy, if ever. Any information you provide to our office will be held in strictest confidence.
NOTE: If you use Internet Explorer you may see a small pop-up window at the bottom of your computer screen that reads “Secured content is displayed”, then a box “show all content” MAKE SURE TO MARK THAT BOX OTHERWISE YOU CANNOT SEE THE FORM. This does not happen in Firefox or Chrome.
Schedule Your Free Bankruptcy Consultation with Diane (and only Diane)
These discussions are always with Diane Drain and can be scheduled at your convenience. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the form please contact us at 602.246.7106.
IMPORTANT: In order to prepare for our discussion please print the list of Arizona Exemptions. Our discussion with start with a review about the property you own and if it is protected from your creditors. It is important for you to be familiar with the list.
Assuming Diane agreed to help you with a bankruptcy she will send you two emails: (1) from her “What’s Next”, (2) from MyCaseInfo where you will fill out information necessary for the bankruptcy process.
This firm is not a bankruptcy “mill” made of up inexperienced or indifferent lawyers. YOU DESERVE BETTER!!
I practiced law since 1985 and find the most dangerous false impression is that bankruptcy is a “one size fits all”. The truth is exactly the opposite – it is extremely rare for one person’s financial and life circumstances to be the same as another. My goal is to customize legal advice to your unique history, needs and wants; all for a very reasonable price.
See the comments from our wonderful clients made about how we helped them find that fresh start.
First Major Concern:
First, our clients will tell you that my fees are very reasonable. They all appreciate that our initial discussion is free.
We all fear the cost of hiring any professional. I realize that price is important, but what is more important is receiving competent advice. Otherwise, you will have a miserable experience and waste a lot of money trying to fix errors caused by improper advice or planning. Remember “it costs more to fix a problem then it costs to do it right the first time“.
We need to know more about your unique situation before we can give you an accurate cost for our help. The information you provide will help me diagnose any problems and explain how best to fix those problems (some that you never realized would be problems). It may be that bankruptcy is not an option, or may only be one of several options. This type of diagnosis and planning takes time and experience.
See article “What is a Simple Bankruptcy?”
My advice is to talk to more than one experienced lawyer. As you interview various law firms, look for a law firm with a good balance of pricing, experience and integrity.
See article How to Hire a Good Attorney.
Article: The Most Difficult Part of Bankruptcy Has Nothing to Do With Money.
