Published On: June 1, 2025
Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL): Simple and Risky Buy now pay later (BNPL) lets you split the cost of something into smaller payments over time. It sounds easy—but there are some risks you should know [...]
Published On: April 21, 2018
As of fall, 2018 it is illegal to pass off a pet as a “service animal”; violators will be fined $250 PER OCCURRENCE. House Bill 2588 The new Arizona law “A PERSON MAY NOT FRAUDULENTLY [...]
Published On: May 15, 2015
Bankruptcy Can Help Older Americans Take Control of Their Lives I highly recommend this great article in the New York Times about bankruptcy and the elderly. Everyone should understand the issues related to protecting your [...]
Published On: October 13, 2014
Students from affluent families are taking out college student loans at twice the rate of two decades ago The other day a caller said "I used a document preparer or bankruptcy petition preparer. Certainly they [...]
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Published On: August 25, 2014
Angelo R. Mozilo, Countrywide Financial’s co-founder and former chief executive officer, may soon face a civil lawsuit from the Justice Department. This disclosure comes almost seven years after the subprime mortgage machine he created and [...]
Published On: August 7, 2014
The Attorney General’s office has a wide range of statewide assistance programs funded through the national mortgage settlement that could help those having problems paying their mortgage. The other day a caller said "I used [...]
Published On: May 21, 2014
Diane Drain received the Top Contributor Award from AVVO. This award is given to attorneys who answered legal questions asked on AVVO.com Diane L. Drain, bankruptcy attorney, retired law professor, mentor and community spokesperson. [...]
Published On: May 19, 2014
In the United States of America vs. Richard Sylvester Berry. (Why Pay a Lawyer) Charges filed allege the business and Richard Berry are in violation of multiple federal laws prohibiting bankruptcy fraud, bankruptcy bribery, and [...]
Published On: December 22, 2013
Should an employer run credit reports on potential new employees? Dec. 17, 2013 Does a person's credit situation really reflect their ability to do a job? U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat, introduced legislation [...]
Published On: September 25, 2013
Arizona Legislature takes $50 million from the state’s share of a nationwide mortgage fraud settlement to balance the budget rather than helping homowners. This was money intended to help families who were losing their homes [...]
Diane helped guide me through the bankruptcy every step of the way, with a very calm demeanor
Diane helped guide me through the bankruptcy every step of the way, with a very calm demeanor. D.W. If you have to file bankruptcy, I recommend you hire Diane Drain. After speaking to 3 other bankruptcy attorneys before Diane, I believe I know the difference between a knowledgeable, professional, [...]
avoid bankruptcy mills
"Avoid bankruptcy mills" D. & B. We were extremely pleased with the quality and level of support you and Jay provided. We had shopped around a bit before contacting you and once we did the comparison with other attorneys and bankruptcy “mills” was extremely and significantly positive. [...]
Diane and Jay are very knowledgeable, and they guided me from beginning to end.
“Diane and Jay are very knowledgeable, and they guided me from beginning to end.” M.M. Diane and Jay are very knowledgeable, and they guided me from beginning to end. They were so organized, that each step was calculated. They are very nice, compassionate and professional. Thank you, [...]
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 [...]
ROCKSTARS Diane and Jay!!! I am so happy
“ROCKSTARS Diane and Jay!!! I am so happy ” P.C. ROCKSTARS Diane and Jay!!! I am so happy to work with you again. Within a few months, you got me the BEST results. You did exactly what you said you would do. You went above and beyond [...]
I wish all attorneys treated their clients the way that Ms. Drain and Jay treated me
"I wish all attorneys treated their clients the way that Ms. Drain and Jay treated me." Anonymous I asked Ms. Drain to help me with a bankruptcy. When I first called I was scared, afraid to answer my phone and worried that my wages were about to be [...]
Super Kind!
“Super Kind!” Anon She was very professional and stayed in her lane as she knew I had already hired another Attorney. She was kind and made me feel better about my choice that I made. She gave me sound advice, and she didn’t have to do that. [...]
Diane helped me understand bankruptcy.
“I am so thankful I got to encounter two amazing people who helped me every step of the way.” M.K.B. I found Diane Drain just by going through Google and looking for an attorney who could help me understand bankruptcy. She was quick to reply to my [...]
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! [...]
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 [...]
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.
Words cannot express the gratitude!
"Words cannot express the gratitude!" Anonymous Words cannot express the gratitude we have for you! Rate Ms. Drain’s services: 5.0 out of 5.0.
Diane was extremely thorough and educated me
"Diane was extremely thorough and educated me" S.A. I had an old debt surprise me the other day by way of a Summons and Diane was kind enough to give me some solid advice. She is very knowledgeable and I highly recommend her if your are looking for [...]
My wife and I would highly recommend Diane Drain
"My wife and I would highly recommend Diane Drain." R. My wife and I would highly recommend Diane Drain to any one who is considering bankruptcy. She handled our case professionally and in a very timely manner. Diane and her team made a long, frustrating process pretty painless. Thank [...]
answered all of my questions thoroughly
"answered all of my questions thoroughly" E.L. Diane and Jay were amazing! They made everything so easy and answered all of my questions thoroughly. I appreciate all the help and guidance I received throughout my filing experience. I would highly recommend Diane to anyone looking into bankruptcy. [...]
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. [...]
This has made a huge difference in my life
“This has made a huge difference in my life” D.S. I approached Diane with a large debt problem. Although I was working with a company to pay down the debt, one of the credit card companies decided to sue me. This would have destroyed all my pay-back [...]
Overall grade for help received from Diane and her staff – 110%
"Overall grade for help received from Diane and her staff – 110%" N. Overall grade for help received from Diane and her staff – 110%. Now I can breath and it is thanks to Diane.
