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    Beyond the Bankruptcy Paperwork: It’s Not Just Filling Out Forms, and Understanding The Attorney’s Role

    Published On: April 9, 2025

    Many people, including inexperienced attorneys, think that bankruptcy is simple. To quote a first-year law student on their first day in bankruptcy class, "It is just filling out several forms." On the last day of [...]

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    Even if You Are in Prison – File Required Bankruptcy Documents or Your Case Will Be Dismissed.

    Published On: April 3, 2021

    In prison?  If You Are Going to File Bankruptcy, You Must Follow the Rules – No Exception. In re Harrell, BAP No. EC-20-1091-BTL (9th Cir BAP, 3-20-21) Harrell is incarcerated [...]

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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 [...]

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Diane and Jay were very knowledgeable, professional and supportive

"Diane and Jay were very knowledgeable, professional and supportive!" April Filing bankruptcy was a very difficult choice and experience. But, Diane and Jay were very knowledgeable, professional and supportive throughout the process. Your team made the honor roll in a perfect grade.

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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 [...]

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You have help me once again attain the American dream

"You have help me once again attain the American dream…" J.R. I first met Diane Drain in September 2008 when she agreed to represent me in my Bankruptcy filing. It was a difficult decision for me as I had always had outstanding credit and prided myself on being [...]

5 / 5

very compassionate and explains everything

"very compassionate and explains everything" J & B.S. It was such a pleasure working with Diane through this difficult process. Diane is a wonderful attorney who not only knows the bankruptcy law inside and out, but is very compassionate and explains everything in detail through each step [...]

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Great attorney

"Great attorney" J. I live in Las Vegas and had a legal matter involving bankruptcy. My attorney in Las Vegas informed me that I would need an attorney from Arizona since the claim was filed in Arizona. I knew no one so went online and searched for Arizona attorneys. [...]

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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!

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Diane is very compassionate and comforting

"Diane is very compassionate and comforting." Anonymous Diane is very compassionate and comforting. She made a very difficult process much easier for us. Rate Ms. Drain’s services: 5.0 out of 5.0

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We are very happy we were referred to Diane for assistance

"We are very happy we were referred to Diane for assistance." S.G. Diane helped my husband and me get past a difficult chapter in our lives. She answered all our questions and gave us excellent advice. We followed her directions from start to finish and the process went [...]

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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 [...]

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I will never forget how much they helped me get my life back.

I will never forget how much they helped me get my life back. R.A.   As you can imagine, filing for bankruptcy can be stressful. Finding the right attorney can add to this stress. Working with Diane and Jay to guide me through this difficult process was the [...]

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Diane cleaned up serious mistakes made by another attorney

Diane cleaned up serious mistakes made by another attorney. J.D. Diane helped me straighten out my case, after an attorney from a different law firm, made serious mistakes in my filing that could have been extremely detrimental. If not for her very professional guidance, constant communication and follow-up, while [...]

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They provided a balance of head and heart combined with expertise

"They provided a balance of head and heart combined with expertise!" R.F. She and her team are responsive, knowledgeable, efficient, trustworthy, good communicators, detail-oriented, well-connected, caring and compassionate. They provided a balance of head and heart combined with expertise and appropriate action to get it done. Being a well-established [...]

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Diane and Jay are a great team

“Amazing experience” L.A. Diane and Jay are a great team. Diane took the time to explain every step of the way and provide me with so much education regarding my bankruptcy. The material I obtain was and is very helpful to have a stable life. Thank you [...]

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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 [...]

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Diane understands that a simple mistake could cost you in many ways

Diane understands that a simple mistake could cost you in many ways. J.D. After choosing to file bankruptcy, I selected another attorney at first, which was a huge mistake. He offered payment plans which seemed to be a good choice at the time. However, his lack of [...]

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