Published On: September 14, 2025
Sep 9, 2025 9:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time Diane L. Drain, Esquire, to Receive the 2025 American Inns of Court Bankruptcy Distinguished Service Award ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Diane L. Drain of the Law Office of D.L. Drain [...]
Published On: June 8, 2023
"Awarded to legal service providers who have devoted expertise and time to changing the justice system to promote access and opportunity for those most vulnerable." 2023 has been a wonderful year - this award is [...]
Published On: June 13, 2022
Diane Drain received the 2022 Preeminent Award and Gold Client Champion Award from Martindale-Hubbell. The 2022 AV Preeminent award is given to an "elite group of attorneys who have been rated highly by their peers [...]
Published On: January 2, 2021
Find The Right Bankruptcy Lawyer For You Reprint from a great California bankruptcy attorney – Cathy Moran Picking the right bankruptcy lawyer is a lot like picking the right head [...]
Published On: October 11, 2020
Leading Lawyers Weigh In on Portrayal In The Media – (includes quote from Diane Drain) Can you remember the very first time you came across the word ‘lawyer’? [...]
Published On: May 31, 2020
Who knew that I was a leader in providing knowledge to others (now called “Democratizing Knowledge)!! An article on Wired, Natalie Chyi, focuses a light on how COVID-19 has changed the prospective of on sharing [...]
Published On: December 29, 2019
Download the audio LAWGITIMATE Attorney Diane Drain and Bobby Zavala with University of Dubuque Diane Drain established her law firm in 1991 in order to provide education for those facing financial troubles. She [...]
Published On: November 6, 2017
CONGRATULATIONS! YOU EARNED OUR GOLD CLIENT CHAMPION AWARD! Announcement from Martindale-Hubbell: your clients think you are wonderful and so do we! Because your clients have highly recommended you, we are thrilled to award you our [...]
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: November 3, 2014
Diane L. Drain receives Lifetime Achievement Award "for a career of overwhelming and extraordinary pro bono services in establishing the Bankruptcy Court Self Help Center and leadership in the bankruptcy pro bono programs. The other [...]
You gave us great guidance
“You gave us great guidance.” J.B. Thank you !!! Diane and Jay for all your help. I would highly recommend your services. You were very caring and helpful during the whole process. You gave us great guidance through a very stressful time. We appreciate it. [...]
Diane is very concerned for your well-being
“My anxiety faded away with each conversation we had ” R.L. If you are considering a bankruptcy, there is no other person in the state of Arizona to talk with other than Diane Drain. She is very concerned for your well-being. Her knowledge and expertise allowed me [...]
A Fresh Start Feels So Good
A fresh start feels so good! I am now looking forward to purchasing a home in the near future. L.T. I had the wonderful experience of working with Diane Drain to get me through the bankruptcy process. Diane was a Law Professor for many years. She knows [...]
Mrs. Drain is very direct and clear
"Mrs. Drain is very direct and clear." Anonymous When my wife and I first considered bankruptcy we contacted one of the TV advertised law firms that specializes in bankruptcy law. On our appointment we met a group of the most inept people I have ever met. It was exactly [...]
This is your bankruptcy; you get out of it what you put in
"This is your bankruptcy; you get out of it what you put in" K.B. Diane Drain, and her amazing teammate, Jay were two of the most helpful, caring individuals I have met in a long, long time. The process of bankruptcy is daunting, having a guiding hand [...]
You made us feel as though we were your friend; for that we are grateful
You made us feel as though we were your friend; for that we are grateful.. I & A.F. We want to thank you for taking our bankruptcy case. It was a time in our life when we were emotionally, and financially distressed. You put our minds, and [...]
You allowed me to be human and treated me with dignity
"You allowed me to be human and treated me with dignity." K.M. I know that you are acutely aware of how deeply emotional and draining financial problems are. You took the time to talk with me about our foreclosure and 2nd mortgage. You allowed me to be human [...]
They are compassionate truth-tellers who educate and empower
They are compassionate truth-tellers who educate and empower. M.R. Diane and Jay are caring and competent professionals who have helped so many people through difficult legal processes. They are compassionate truth-tellers who educate and empower as much as they provide legal assistance. Highly recommend. [...]
If you find yourself in the situation where you have to go through bankruptcy
No one wants to go through bankruptcy. But if you do find yourself in that position, it’s not the end of the world. If you need someone to help you get through the bankruptcy process, choose Diane. She won’t let you down. L. A. If you find [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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! [...]
Made the Bankruptcy process very understandable and helpful
“Made the Bankruptcy process very understandable and helpful” P.H. Diane’s expertise and solid experience and instructions made my entire Bankruptcy process very understandable and helpful! Her guidelines helped tremendously. The entire process would have daunting without her professional help. Anytime I need any professional legal help in [...]
ow I can finally breathe easy and deep again
"I can finally breathe easy and deep again." J. Thank you so so much for all your help and understanding. Especially in the beginning when I had so many questions and you were so very patient with me. I felt that you were very upfront about everything, letting [...]
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.
Absolutely top notch
"Absolutely top notch" D.W. Absolutely top notch. All my questions were answered. Would definitely recommend this firm to anyone.
She Took the Time to Help Me Find Someone
“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 [...]
They provide hope and ease throughout a very stressful situation
“They provide hope and ease throughout a very stressful situation” C.G. Diane and Jay provide hope and ease throughout a very stressful situation. Diane is thorough, knowledgeable, experienced and trustworthy. She takes her time with each step ensuring she understands the story. They are both available when [...]
