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: [...]
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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 [...]
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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, [...]
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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. [...]
Published On: December 24, 2014
As an Arizona attorney with more than 25 years experience in bankruptcy and foreclosure I see people making desperate economic decisions they later regret. I deal with this behavior by mumbling under my breath (and [...]
Published On: October 12, 2014
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Published On: May 29, 2014
Bankruptcy Judge agrees with creditors that Jacoby & Meyers Bankruptcy should be in bankruptcy in order to better protect its creditors. “This is a case that needs to exist,” U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Shelley Chapman [...]
Published On: May 25, 2014
Filing a bankruptcy is not like buying a can of Classico spaghetti sauce; instead it is like getting a new pet Shopping for bankruptcy help, based on solely on [...]
If only you knew how much you changed our lives
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I was extremely pleased by the professionalism
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Her warmth and caring and wealth of experience greatly eased the stress
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We received invaluable expertise, recommendations, and advice throughout our chapter 13
“We received invaluable expertise, recommendations, and advice throughout our chapter 13. ” B.S. "The decision to declare bankruptcy is difficult. The journey through a 5-year Chapter 13 is more difficult. What was NOT difficult was the invaluable expertise, recommendations, and advice throughout that we received from Diane [...]
Following her guidance help make the process as smooth as possible
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thank you for helping me keep my car and some self respect
"Thank you for helping me keep my car and some self respect." G. Diane – thank you for helping me keep my car and some self respect. This was so hard to do. I did feel a sense of relief once I saw you and we actually were [...]
Assisted in identifying and helping me successfully navigate any pitfalls
Assisted in identifying and helping me successfully navigate any pitfalls. R.G. Diane Drain and Jay provided professional, comprehensive services and support through every step of the bankruptcy process, were always available to answer questions. Diane has developed an extensive array of handouts and email templates that addressed [...]
It was clear she cared and was committed to helping people
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Diane made this whole process a lot less scary
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Diane Drain is really knowledgeable.
"Diane Drain is really knowledgeable." B.W. Diane Drain is really knowledgeable. She helped us tremendously in our bankruptcy case. We are thankful for all she did for us!
Her knowledge and ability to ask the right questions enabled myself to have a plan of action
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Diane and Jay are caring professionals providing exemplary representation
“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. [...]
Diane and Jay are extremely attentive and thorough
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Again, thank you
"Again, thank you." D & J Again, thank you. You made this unpleasant experience very calming and reassuring for both me and my wife.
She helped us to pick up the pieces of our lives
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Diane and Jay are a wonderful team
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We were put at ease throughout the process
"We were put at ease throughout the process" S.L. Diane and Jay made sure we were put at ease throughout the process.
