Published On: September 30, 2025
Arizona law firm Chills a Client's Right to File an Honest Review I had a call from someone who hired an Arizona firm to file a bankruptcy, and they were required to sign a retainer [...]
Published On: February 11, 2024
All Attorneys Must Return Client Calls, Even Flat-Fee Attorneys Attorneys are required to return client calls and respond to client's concerns, even flat-fee attorneys. In a recent bankruptcy case, In re: [...]
Published On: May 21, 2021
SCOTT MICHAEL FORRESTER, DISBARRED BY THE STATE BAR OF ARIZONA. EFFECTIVE MAY 5, 2021. UPDATE – A SECOND DISBARMENT (AUGUST 12, 2021) AND SUSPENSION (AUGUST 10, 2021) ENTERED BY THE [...]
Published On: June 1, 2019
Ever wonder how our court system works? It is rather confusing when you talk to me about bankruptcy and how that interacts with your creditor’s lawsuit and potential garnishment of your wages and bank accounts. [...]
Published On: March 2, 2019
The insurance company’s first offer is based on the hope you will take the quick money and run. Lawyers who don’t care about their clients’ best interests can make a lot more money settling [...]
Published On: February 15, 2018
UPDATE (5/12/23): the American Bar Association, ABA, posted a podcast on UpRight Law. At the time of the numerous lawsuits, UpRight Law seems to be operating as a referral firm, not a traditional law firm. [...]
Published On: February 5, 2017
The information in this web site is not intended to constitute legal advice or to create an attorney-client relationship. This firm does not practice business bankruptcy so is happy to refer you to some other [...]
Published On: November 13, 2015
Why Do Some Law Firms Act Like Salesmen in a Used Car Lot? Do clients really want to be treated like cattle, or is it that they are not good attorneys? Check out this website, [...]
Published On: April 26, 2015
Hiring an attorney, or any professional, can be overwhelming, but it does not have to be. This video has some helpful tips for interviewing a great attorney. Remember to do your research before hiring [...]
Published On: February 27, 2015
Richard Sylvester Berry (disbarred lawyer and felon), Why Pay a Lawyer, admits to defrauding clients (again). Richard S. Berry, Why Pay a Lawyer, admits to committing bankruptcy fraud. This is not the first time Mr. [...]
We were treated with the utmost care and respect
"We were treated with the utmost care and respect." A.W. We were very apprehensive and stressed out at the thought of having to go through such a difficult process. From our first meeting with Diane Drain it was clear that we would not have to go through this [...]
Diane has many years of experience and is honest and it shows.
“Diane has many years of experience and is honest and it shows...” J.C. To declare Bankruptcy is a both personal and difficult and at time can seem overwhelming , but With Diane and Jay they made the journey as comfortable and easy understanding as possible. with Diane [...]
She was honest and upfront with us and really knows her subject matter
"She was honest and upfront with us and really knows her subject matter" H.P. My wife and I had several questions and concerns regarding our home and a second mortgage which the lender is unwilling to work with us. After jumping through numerous hoops and an endless [...]
Thank you for your expert care with our bankruptcy case
"Thank you for your expert care with our bankruptcy case." J.L. Both Diane Drain and Jay McClimon at Law Office of D.L. Drain are by the far the most passionate, honest, and hardworking people I have ever met. Thank you again for your expert care with our bankruptcy [...]
Free consultation and we are ever so grateful
free consultation and we are ever so grateful. C.M. Diane gave invaluable advice during the free consultation and we are ever so grateful. If and when the time comes to pursue further actions financially, Diane is without-a-doubt the one who will guide us. Thanks again! [...]
I appreciate all your support and compassion
"I appreciate all your support and compassion." M.C. After a divorce I found myself in a situation where I needed to file bankruptcy. I hired Diane and could not be more pleased. Thank you so much for all your hard work on my case. I appreciate all your support [...]
Super Kind!
“Super Kind!” Anon 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. [...]
Absolutely top notch
"Absolutely top notch" D.W. Absolutely top notch. All my questions were answered. Would definitely recommend this firm to anyone.
Diane had kind words to comfort despite our horrible circumstances
“Give her a call if you don't know where to turn.... ” B.G. Diane was an exceptionally nice lady and very courteous to my wife and I as we requested help. She had kind words to comfort despite our horrible circumstances. She gave us great advice and [...]
To file bk was a very hard decision to have to make
"To file bk was a very hard decision to have to make" A.C. To file bk was a very hard decision to have to make. I felt like a failure. In my early 20’s my husband and I bought a home and financed it using an arm [...]
This has made a huge difference in my life
“This has made a huge difference in my life” D.S. I approached Diane with a large debt problem. Although I was working with a company to pay down the debt, one of the credit card companies decided to sue me. This would have destroyed all my pay-back [...]
She is like your favorite professor who just happens to be a spitfire attorney and advocate for understanding, support, kindness and knowledge.
“She is like your favorite professor who just happens to be a spitfire attorney and advocate for understanding, support, kindness and knowledge.” N.B. I can't describe in a short review how much Diane and her team changed my life. I'm not being dramatic or cheesey. I had [...]
Highly recommend Diane Drain!
“Highly recommend Diane Drain!” J.P. I could not have made a better choice than Diane to help me with my bankruptcy case. During what is a very difficult and stressful time, she made things so easy to understand and the process could not have gone smoother. If [...]
Thank you so much for your understanding and help!
"Thank you so much for your understanding and help!!" T. Thank you so much for your assistance with this. It’s nice to see that not everyone treats bankruptcy filers as lepers. I was afraid that filing was going to be a huge and embarrassing hurdle to overcome and [...]
Diane was positive and she was also less expensive
"Diane was positive and she was also less expensive" Anonymous Diane and her team were true professionals throughout our bankruptcy process. My husband and I did extensive research when choosing an attorney and the information we received on Diane was positive and she was also less expensive [...]
It was a pleasure and privilege to be your client
"It was a pleasure and privilege to be your client." K. 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 [...]
Diane, Thank you so much!
"Diane, Thank you so much!" G.S. Diane, Thank you so much! You did a fantastic job and made this complex process so easy to understand. As you know I interviewed a different Attorney first. I’m so happy I choose you! You are by far the most informed person on [...]
I couldn’t have done it — wouldn’t have dreamed of even trying — without you and Jay. You’re the very best!
"I couldn't have done it -- wouldn't have dreamed of even trying -- without you and Jay. You're the very best!” D.C. For a review I decided to do something a little different, which is to adapt my last email letter because it illustrates my elation and good [...]
