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 [...]
Rated high among her peers
"Rated high among her peers" Anonymous Ms. Drain helped make a very difficult time more bearable. She treated us with the utmost respect and caring while pushing us to get together the paperwork needed to get us to the best possible end result. It was very obvious [...]
Experienced and excellent. 5.0 stars
"Experienced and excellent. 5.0 stars" M.R. Diane did a tremendous job preparing me for my bankruptcy. She educated me thoroughly about the process and stressed the importance of following all the steps as concisely as possible. Her rates are very reasonable, and I cannot recommend her highly [...]
I feel better mentally and physically, just like you said I would
"I feel better mentally and physically, just like you said I would!" M. Thank you once again for your incredible knowledge and persistence with these people. Ever since we have done the filing, I feel better mentally and physically, just like you said I would. [...]
The best professional relationship that I have had with an attorney
"The best professional relationship that I have had with an attorney" M.L. The best professional relationship that I have had with an attorney (I’ve had more than my share of their services!)_I was treated with respect and all things were timely, correct, and according to plan. Thank you [...]
Thank you
“Thank you.” N.L. Thank you speaking with me and for the advice given. Wish I would have found you to begin with.
Diane was very concerned and compassionate
"Diane was very concerned and compassionate." Anonymous Filing bankruptcy was not an easy decision but Diane made the whole process very easy and understandable. As a client you have a lot of control as to your personal outcome. Be diligent, do the homework, and complete all the information [...]
She knows the ins and outs
"She knows the ins and outs" M.D. I’ve been in the legal field for over 25 years (as a legal secretary and paralegal) and Diane is a top notch attorney. She knows the ins and outs of this area of law and does a really great job of explaining [...]
genuine service, honest people, and the feeling of your case being prioritized
“If you are in need of genuine service, honest people, and the feeling of having your case prioritized. Come here.” M.B. "Jay & Diane were absolutly phenomenal handling my case. Diane laid out a detailed step-by-step plan of what to expect. She guided me and my family [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Diane and Jay saved us.
“Diane and Jay saved us. We were in deed financial trouble due to my mother's care.” P.E. Diane and Jay saved us. We were in deep financial trouble due to my mother's care. Both Diane and Jay were always available to answer any questions and helped us [...]
Diane’s steady hand, expertise and cool head, got us on the right track
“Diane’s steady hand, expertise and cool head, got us on the right track.” P.R. Our lives were spinning out of control. We were trying all kinds of “quick fix” gimmicks to get our finances in order following employment challenges and being small business [...]
her greatest goal is her clients best interests
“her greatest goal is her clients best interests” R.M. Diane called me today and kindly took 45 minutes of here very valuable time to determine the best course of action for my financial problems. Turns out bankruptcy and her chance for a legal fee were ruled out [...]
Diane made this whole process a lot less scary
"Diane made this whole process a lot less scary" L.S. Diane made this whole process a lot less scary and answered all my questions in a way that made me feel like this really wasn’t the end of the world for me. I would highly recommend her [...]
We were provided affordable comprehensive representation.
“We were provided affordable comprehensive representation.” R.B. I consulted the law office of D.L. Drain expressing our need to file bankruptcy having very limited resources. They accessed our situation and needs; educated us about bankruptcy options and ramifications. We were provided affordable comprehensive [...]
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 [...]
Diane guided us every step of the way.
“Her assurance that there was nothing to be ashamed of, gave us the incentive to proceed.” D. Diane was fabulous during our bankruptcy, guiding us every step of the way. After medical bills got us behind, we didn’t know where to turn and felt uncomfortable filing. Her assurance [...]
Thanks for your professional and compassionate treatment
"Thanks for your professional and compassionate treatment." M & B Thanks for your professional and compassionate treatment of B. and myself. It was a pleasure working with you. As you are well aware, this was a very trying and sometimes painful 6 months but you helped us get [...]
