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: December 21, 2013
Once a bankruptcy is filed there is no magic wand to make it disappear. Bankruptcy stays on your credit for ten years - whether or not you complete the process. In re T. Khan, BAP [...]
Published On: December 21, 2013
Diane L. Drain to be featured speaker on "Demystifying Current Real Estate Problems. The other day a caller said "I used a document preparer or bankruptcy petition preparer. Certainly they have obligations to keep my [...]
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 [...]
Published On: November 5, 2013
Diane Drain Selected as Top Valley Consumer Attorney. Diane receives perfect 10 out of 10 in reviews at AVVO. Diane L. Drain, bankruptcy attorney, retired law professor, mentor and community spokesperson. North Valley [...]
Published On: October 2, 2013
Credit card issuers face limits on fees and greater disclosure requirements as CFPB pledges more scrutiny after a 2009 law that revamped regulation of the business. Bully tactics used to scare or coerce buyers. October [...]
Published On: September 30, 2013
The US Justice Department and a few brave judges are becoming very aggressive about the abuses large banks have suffered on their customers. Judges slam Wells Fargo Bank and Bank of America for their abusive [...]
Published On: September 28, 2013
Small bank mistakes result in blacklisting more than a million low-income Americans from being able to get a checking account for years. More than $221 billion of these loans at the largest banks will hit [...]
Published On: September 28, 2013
Robert Naugles prepared his own bankruptcy so thought he would charge others for preparing their documents. Sanctioned by Bankruptcy Court. Naugles assumed "the courthouse staff would point out any errors." NOTE - the Court staff [...]
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 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. [...]
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! [...]
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 [...]
You made us feel as though we were your friend; for that we are grateful
You made us feel as though we were your friend; for that we are grateful.. I & A.F. We want to thank you for taking our bankruptcy case. It was a time in our life when we were emotionally, and financially distressed. You put our minds, and [...]
Thank you so much for your help
"Thank you so much for your help." S. Thank you so much for your help. I feel very good about my decision and I’m so very glad I chose you to represent me.
Diane’s advice was free, generous and to the point
“Diane’s advice was free, generous and to the point” S.I. I have called Diane seeking help with a Real Estate issue. Even though my issue does not fall into her area of focus, she kindly gave advice and recommended someone else. I wish I could hire her, [...]
Free consultation and we are ever so grateful
free consultation and we are ever so grateful. C.M. Diane gave invaluable advice during the free consultation and we are ever so grateful. If and when the time comes to pursue further actions financially, Diane is without-a-doubt the one who will guide us. Thanks again! [...]
Diane is sincerely interested
Diane is sincerely interested. S.B. We are grateful to Jay for us sound advice and, also, to Diane for answering our messages. Diane is sincerely interested in any questions you may have.
You made sure we could afford your fees
"You made sure we could afford your fees." J & P I thought lawyers were all greedy. You made sure we could afford your fees which allowed us to keep our car. There will never be a way to repay all you did for us. [...]
You literally saved my sanity and helped me get back on track.
You literally saved my sanity and helped me get back on track. D.S. Diane Drain and her paralegal, Jay McClimon were absolutely top-notch and experienced in every respect. She's experienced, kind, and compassionate - 3 qualities you really want in a bankruptcy attorney. I had been feeling [...]
saves me a lot of time and money
Saves me a lot of time and money. M.M. Extremely knowledgeable attorney. Very helpful and patient, help me to understand the legal situation I am in which save me a lot of time and money. Thank you, Ms. Drain.
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 [...]
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. [...]
Diane was a the best choice we could have made
"Diane was a the best choice we could have made!" R.D. Diane was a the best choice we could have made when choosing our legal counsel. She is as much a teacher as a lawyer, always patient and willing to answer any questions no matter how small. She was [...]
I am glad that Diane was the person to lead me through it
"I am glad that Diane was the person to lead me through it." T. I wish that I did not have to file for bankruptcy protection; nevertheless, having to go through the process I am glad that Diane was the person to lead me through it. Diane definitely [...]
Your process and approach are clear, comprehensive, and thoughtful
"Your process and approach are clear, comprehensive, and thoughtful" A.J. Your process and approach are clear, comprehensive, and thoughtful. You treated us with the utmost respect and left no stone unturned in helping us to sort through and make appropriate decisions from our first meeting through the [...]
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 [...]
