Published On: October 8, 2019
Disable Vet’s Income Not Offered Any Protection in Bankruptcy – until now! It only took 15 years, but Congress finally decided that disabled vets should have some of the same protection as those on Social [...]
Published On: September 23, 2019
Debt isn’t fun at any age, but it can be especially scary for senior citizens. Seniors normally don’t have regular paychecks coming in, and the bulk of their income may comprise of Social Security checks. [...]
Published On: August 18, 2019
Can a debt come back from the dead? Yes, it is referred to as a ‘zombie debt.’ Most states have ‘statutes of limitations’ that control the creditor’s or collection company’s rights, including whether they can [...]
Published On: July 5, 2019
CFPB TAKES ACTION AGAINST CREDIT REPAIR COMPANIES FOR CHARGING ILLEGAL FEES AND MISLEADING CONSUMERS Companies and Individuals to Pay More Than $2 Million in Penalties and Relinquished Funds 6/27/17 – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau [...]
Published On: July 4, 2019
Article By Eric Heisig, cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio (6/2018) — The term “loan shark” might bring to mind a scene in a movie where a gangster takes a crowbar to the kneecap of a down-on-his-luck gambler [...]
Published On: June 8, 2019
YOUR MORTGAGE CLOSING CHECKLIST By Melissa Yu – JUN 03, 2019, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Closing is one of the most important stages of buying a house. Learn how to prepare and what to expect so you [...]
Published On: April 28, 2019
There are Rules Governing Debt Collectors Debtor collectors are not allowed to call you before 8 am or after 9 pm (your time zone, not the caller’s). They cannot yell, swear, use crude language or [...]
Published On: April 18, 2019
Ever wonder why you make really stupid decisions, especially when you are overwhelmed, worried or distracted? Perhaps you are focused on one task, like dealing with a difficult child or employer, and you completely miss [...]
Published On: April 13, 2019
Reprint from Consumer Affairs Desperate consumers enter into these agreements without fully understanding how they work. Generally, debt relief or debt settlement companies offer a service to debt-burdened consumers to intervene with creditors–in most cases [...]
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 [...]
Very high grade!!! Five out of five stars
“Very high grade!!! Five out of five stars” J & B B. The best of the best to be represented by Diane. Very high grade!!!
Efficient and Effective
"efficient and effective" Anonymous Diane was efficient and effective in handling my case. She has made herself available whenever a question arose. Her interface with the trustee allowed me sufficient time to allow an expedited discharge. Her office has provided an open door for any future issues [...]
You will have to put in the required time and effort, but Diane’s processes and methodology does work
“You will have to put in the required time and effort, but Diane’s processes and methodology does work” A & N.S. I have worked in the demanding High Technology Industry for over 40 years and have been involved with many stressful and high pressure business situations worldwide. [...]
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!
Bankruptcy is not in anyone’s long term plans and was something my wife and I never really considered for years as we slowly drowned in debt
Bankruptcy is not in anyone’s long term plans and was something my wife and I never really considered for years as we slowly drowned in debt. B.K. Bankruptcy is not in anyone’s long term plans and was something my wife and I never really considered for years [...]
Diane and Jay were both very helpful and promptly answered questions that came up
"Diane and Jay were both very helpful and promptly answered questions that came up" N.F. Diane and Jay were both very helpful and promptly answered questions that came up either via return phone call, email or both. They both were very knowledgeable about the whole process and [...]
Thank you for your caring and professionalism with my case
"Caring and professional!" R.L. Thank you for your caring and professionalism with my case. You are the best!
Filing for bankruptcy Is not the end of the world
“No one wants to go through bankruptcy. But if you do find yourself in that position, it's not the end of the world. ” L.A. If you find yourself in the situation where you have to go through bankruptcy proceedings, there is no better persons that Diane [...]
They eased my troubled mind
“They eased my troubled mind” P.A. My experience with both Diane Drain & Jay have eased my troubled mind! They both were Extra Helpful during this trying time!
An expert who gets the job done!
"An expert who gets the job done!" B.R. An expert who gets the job done! We hired Diane Drain to handle a complicated eviction / Lift of Stay on a tenant who filed bankruptcy. Not only did she answer my multitude of questions in a timely manner, [...]
Diane and Jay helped out a family member file a bankruptcy.
"Some firms make you feel like a number and just want you to do the bankruptcy that benefits them more. Not Diane." S.E. Diane and Jay helped out a family member file a bankruptcy. They were very easy to work with during a their difficult time. Compassionate and [...]
You truly are amazing
"You truly are amazing" B. & M. You truly are amazing – we can never thank you enough for your hard work, concern and professionalism. I knew from my initial phone call to you that I was very lucky to have found you. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Diane was patient, thorough, sympathetic, quick with responses and obviously knew what she was doing.
“Diane was patient, thorough, sympathetic, quick with responses and obviously knew what she was doing. ” D.S. I've never had to consult a bankruptcy attorney before but recently had to do just that on behalf of a family member. Although we decided to not go through with [...]
Diane helped me retain my dignity
"Diane helped me retain my dignity ." S & A *Diane helped me retain my dignity during a very uncomfortable time. I am very grateful.
Rate Ms. Drain’s services: 5.0 out of 5.0
"Rate Ms. Drain’s services: 5.0 out of 5.0" Anonymous When I was looking for a bankruptcy attorney, the U.S. Courts’ website had some Phoenix attorney’s listed. I visited one in person and the then read Ms. Drain’s site. The in-person attorney gave me a 2 inch stack of papers [...]
My Attorney Was Disbarred, Diane Jumped in to Help.
“Diane has been a G_d send to me. My previous attorney was disbarred and I had a hearing before the Bankruptcy (Judge not the Trustee). Diane jumped in. Attended my court date and has taken care of me from there. . ” M.W. Diane has been a [...]