Published On: June 13, 2022
Diane Drain received the 2022 Preeminent Award and Gold Client Champion Award from Martindale-Hubbell. The 2022 AV Preeminent award is given to an "elite group of attorneys who have been rated highly by their peers [...]
Published On: October 12, 2014
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Published On: August 17, 2014
The fact that debt collection affects one in three Americans is astounding. The other day, a caller said, "I used a document preparer or bankruptcy petition preparer. Certainly they have obligations to keep my social [...]
Published On: May 22, 2014
Creditors want Jacoby & Meyers forced into chapter 7 bankruptcy. According to the Wall Street Journal, May 21, 2014 - creditors of Jacoby & Meyers bankruptcy firm are very unhappy because the dissolved firm is [...]
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: March 9, 2014
The Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2005 reported to be a "Dismal failure". The bankruptcy law, approved by Congress in 2005 after years of debate, makes it much harder for households to get out from under [...]
Published On: March 8, 2014
Arizona Representative Michelle Ugenti, introduced bill which challenges the rights of a disabled person to protect their vehicle. The other day a caller said "I used a document preparer or bankruptcy petition preparer. Certainly they [...]
Published On: November 29, 2013
Cash America International, Inc., one of the largest payday lenders in the country, to pay $19 Million.. The company agreed to reimburse up to $14 million related to debt collection lawsuits and $5 million penalty [...]
Published On: November 6, 2013
Debt collectors face new rules under proposal from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (By Danielle Douglas, Published: November 5) According to the Washington Post: the government is preparing restrictions on debt collectors, a loosely regulated industry [...]
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. [...]
We can’t say enough good things about Diane Drain
"Great Team - Diane & Jay. If ever there is a question she is there to answer it." K & C GREAT TEAM – DIANE AND JAY. We can’t say enough good things about Diane Drain. My wife and I were at a point that we were devastated [...]
She is like your favorite professor who just happens to be a spitfire attorney and advocate for understanding, support, kindness and knowledge.
“She is like your favorite professor who just happens to be a spitfire attorney and advocate for understanding, support, kindness and knowledge.” N.B. I can't describe in a short review how much Diane and her team changed my life. I'm not being dramatic or cheesey. I had [...]
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, [...]
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. [...]
Diane was patient in providing clear direction and advice
Diane was patient in providing clear direction and advice. A.T. Mrs. Drain made a very stressful time in my life easier to manage by providing detailed direction through my bankruptcy process. From day one I felt comfortable with Dian and Jay in addition to feeling confident with [...]
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. [...]
Diane Was Fabulous During Our Bankruptcy
“Her assurance that there was nothing to be ashamed of, gave us the incentive to proceed.” S.R. 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 [...]
You gave us great guidance
“You gave us great guidance.” J.B. Thank you !!! Diane and Jay for all your help. I would highly recommend your services. You were very caring and helpful during the whole process. You gave us great guidance through a very stressful time. We appreciate it. [...]
Highly recommend Diane and Jay
Highly recommend Diane and Jay. C.T. Diane and Jay were not only very knowledgeable and patient, but they took time to educate me and point me to the resources I needed. Diane and Jay walked me through every step and worked with me through any confusion or [...]
The Best
"The Best!" G.S. The best! Very professional, patient and kind. We hope we never are the position to use her again. But if you do she is the one to go to!
She was honest and upfront with us and really knows her subject matter
"She was honest and upfront with us and really knows her subject matter" H.P. My wife and I had several questions and concerns regarding our home and a second mortgage which the lender is unwilling to work with us. After jumping through numerous hoops and an endless [...]
You were the main catalyst that made a very emotionally draining time very bearable
"You were the main catalyst that made a very emotionally draining time very bearable." M & B Just a quick note to say Thank You! We received our discharge paperwork this week and it has been a huge burden lifted off of our shoulders. I want to thank [...]
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 [...]
Nothing short of excellent
"Nothing short of excellent" A.M. Diane – you are nothing short of excellent! From the first hello, how can I help you- to congratulations, your discharge has been entered, you were superb! Patient, understanding, compassionate, kind, considerate, knowledgeable, highly-skilled expert are a few words that come to [...]
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.
You allowed me to be human and treated me with dignity
"You allowed me to be human and treated me with dignity." K.M. I know that you are acutely aware of how deeply emotional and draining financial problems are. You took the time to talk with me about our foreclosure and 2nd mortgage. You allowed me to be human [...]
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 [...]

