Published On: November 28, 2018
ANOTHER DOCUMENT PREPARATION SERVICE IN TROUBLE FOR NOT FOLLOWING THE LAW – SAUNDRA EHRHARDT and AIRHARDT ENFORCEMENT SERVICE In re Munoz, 2:19-bk-05828 (7/3/2019)Judge Collins, Arizona bankruptcy judge, found Ms. Ehrhardt violated bankruptcy law and forced [...]
Published On: May 8, 2015
To Poor to File Bankruptcy: Hundreds of thousands of Americans are hounded mercilessly by debt collectors, but unable to afford to file for bankruptcy. Why Do Some Law Firms Act Like Used Car Sales Lots? [...]
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: April 26, 2015
Hundreds of thousands of people try to save their homes are defrauded by “mortgage modification” and other scams. Desperate people find themselves and their family on the street after trying [...]
Published On: March 15, 2015
Morgan Drexen accused of deceiving consumers by charging fees related to “sham” bankruptcy services Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed its lawsuit in August 2013, against debt-relief services company Morgan Drexen. The CFPB alleges, among [...]
Published On: March 8, 2015
I lost my business when I filed bankruptcy – why? There are very strict rules dictating how the process of bankruptcy works. The bankruptcy trustee must take specific actions in order to protect the bankruptcy [...]
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: January 20, 2015
Is your financial and personal information safe when filing a bankruptcy? The answer is a resounding "there is absolutely no guarantee". The other day a caller said "I used a document preparer or bankruptcy petition [...]
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
Warning at the end of a Legalzoom TV ad "Legalzoom is not a law firm or a substitute for the advice of an attorney and provides self-help services at your specific direction." This warning lasts [...]
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 [...]
Her knowledge and ability to ask the right questions enabled myself to have a plan of action
Her knowledge and ability to ask the right questions enabled myself to have a plan of action. L.G. I can’t begin to adequately express how professional, caring and dialed in Ms. Drain was when I consulted with her. Her knowledge and ability to ask the right questions enabled myself [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Her warmth and caring and wealth of experience greatly eased the stress
Her warmth and caring and wealth of experience greatly eased the stress. J.R. One and a half years ago, after a series of physical problems, I finally admitted to myself that I could no longer handle my debt load. I was going under, and knew I would [...]
This was a real learning experience!
"This was a real learning experience!" W.S. This was a real learning experience! Every time I met with Diane I learned new things. Each visit I became calmer about the situation because it was a big step in getting my life back in order. The educational experience [...]
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!
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 [...]
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 [...]
Diane is the resource you need.
"Diane is the resource you need." K.M. If you are reading this; you probably need the services of a bankruptcy attorney and you’re worried and maybe a little frightened of the entire process and it’s impact on your life. Please trust us when we tell you that Diane is [...]
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. [...]
Finding the right lawyer to help with a financial reboot.
“Finding the right lawyer to help with a financial reboot” T & G.W. We found ourselves in a financial tsunami 2 yrs ago. No matter how we did things the financial outlook was getting worse and worse. We finally decided we needed to investigate options. Once we [...]
Diane – you were nice and caring.
“You were very nice and caring. ” R.G. I cannot thank you enough Diane for taking the time to speak with me. Your website has so much information and very helpful. You were very nice and caring. Appreciate you! R.G. [...]
she made things so easy to understand
“she made things so easy to understand” J.C. I could not have made a better choice than Diane to help me with my bankruptcy case. During what is a very difficult and stressful time, she made things so easy to understand and the process could not have [...]
she is the last person to quit, and the first person to help
“she is the last person to quit, and the first person to help” Beits Livneh, Legal Technology Solutions Diane is a first CUSTOMER that I’m leaving a review for… As her IT consultant, Diane proves to us weekly that she is a capable, responsible, honest and hard working woman! [...]
I do appreciate your kindness
"I do appreciate your kindness ." D. I do appreciate your kindness in helping us through this tedious process.
what a great honor it was to have you represent us
"What a great honor it was to have you represent us." J & D Dearest Diane & Jay, Thank you for giving us the opportunity to express what a great honor it was to have you represent us in our bankruptcy. We are sneaking up on our third anniversary [...]
I input the information online and then received timely help from her office when needed.
"I input the information online and then received timely help from her office when needed.." L.H. “When I was looking for a bankruptcy attorney, I visited four large and small firms. Diane Drain was the most informative. I appreciated her very educational website and was prepared with questions when [...]

