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. [...]
Thanks for your professional and compassionate treatment
"Thanks for your professional and compassionate treatment." M & B Thanks for your professional and compassionate treatment of B. and myself. It was a pleasure working with you. As you are well aware, this was a very trying and sometimes painful 6 months but you helped us get [...]
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 [...]
Thank you so much for your understanding and help!
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The best professional relationship that I have had with an attorney
"The best professional relationship that I have had with an attorney" M.L. The best professional relationship that I have had with an attorney (I’ve had more than my share of their services!)_I was treated with respect and all things were timely, correct, and according to plan. Thank you [...]
Her expertise and guidance are unsurpassed
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Diane was a the best choice we could have made
"Diane was a the best choice we could have made!" R.D. Diane was a the best choice we could have made when choosing our legal counsel. She is as much a teacher as a lawyer, always patient and willing to answer any questions no matter how small. She was [...]
Everything takes time
“Everything takes time” D.J. Everything takes time. Your help was outstanding and I am at the end now. Thank you for your patience. You and Jay get five stars from me!
Diane did a great job handling our bankruptcy
"Diane did a great job handling our bankruptcy" Ron 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 and Jay are very knowledgeable, and they guided me from beginning to end.
“Diane and Jay are very knowledgeable, and they guided me from beginning to end.” M.M. Diane and Jay are very knowledgeable, and they guided me from beginning to end. They were so organized, that each step was calculated. They are very nice, compassionate and professional. Thank you, [...]
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 [...]
Communication is key when entering into a bankruptcy
“Communication is key when entering into a bankruptcy” K.H. I can’t say enough good things about Diane. The way she handled my not typical circumstances was amazing. I was very nervous to start the bankruptcy process but Diane just has a very comforting way of explaining the [...]
Diane answered everything promptly with additional information
Diane answered everything promptly with additional information. E.H. Diane is a very informative, thorough, highly intelligent and respectful individual and lawyer. Any questions or concerns I had throughout my bankruptcy, she answered everything promptly with additional information. I recommend her services 100%!! Nothing but the highest praise for [...]
You were the main catalyst that made a very emotionally draining time very bearable
"You were the main catalyst that made a very emotionally draining time very bearable." M & B Just a quick note to say Thank You! We received our discharge paperwork this week and it has been a huge burden lifted off of our shoulders. I want to thank [...]
Highly recommend Diane Drain!
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If you do your work (make sure everything is accurate) she will do hers and you will have great results
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whole process went very smoothly from beginning to end
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We are grateful for all the kindness and respect they showed us.
“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 [...]

