Published On: March 6, 2023
PEOPLE MAY WANT TO FILE A TAX RETURN – EVEN IF THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED TO DO SO Posting from the IRS & Filing Tips IRS Tax Tip 2023-27, March 2, 2023 [...]
Published On: February 1, 2023
New Consumer Law Rights Taking Effect in 2023. This NCLC article lists federal and state consumer law rights scheduled to go into effect or expire, during the period from November 17, 2022, through December 31, 2023. Other consumer law changes will be enacted later in 2023 and will go into effect in 2023; this article lists changes whose effective dates have already been scheduled.
Published On: January 22, 2023
New Consumer Law Rights Taking Effect in 2023. This NCLC article lists federal and state consumer law rights scheduled to go into effect or expire, during the period from November 17, 2022, through December 31, 2023. Other consumer law changes will be enacted later in 2023 and will go into effect in 2023; this article lists changes whose effective dates have already been scheduled.
Published On: July 24, 2022
Want to avoid dishonest debt collectors? Watch this video from FTC’s Consumer Advice By Joseph Ferrari,July 22, 2022 (reprint from FTC, Consumer Alerts) During Military Consumer Month 2022, the FTC is highlighting resources [...]
Published On: July 20, 2022
BEWARE OF THE SECRET COSTS OF USING ‘BUY NOW PAY LATER’!! What You May Not Know About These Services Services like “buy now pay later” now account for $100 [...]
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: April 16, 2022
ARIZONA IS ONE OF 2 STATES THAT WILL TAKE YOUR TAX REFUND IF THIS HAPPENS. SHOULD THE LAW CHANGE? By RUSS WILES, Arizona Republic (reprinted for educational purposes only) Tens of millions of Americans [...]
Published On: March 7, 2022
CFPB Estimates $88 Billion in Medical Bills on Credit Reports Prepared Remarks of Director Rohit Chopra on New CFPB Medical Debt Report By Rohit Chopra – MAR 01, 2022 [...]
Published On: January 23, 2022
Most of us trust others. After all, we would not scam someone else, so why would they scam us? Scams have been around for hundreds of years, but the sophistication [...]
Published On: January 20, 2022
Bankruptcy Issues After January 1, 2022 Changes in Arizona Homestead Statutes Reprint from Gary Stickell’s website: January 19, 2022 The Arizona Homestead exemption increased from $150,000 to $250,000 as of [...]
She was more interested in my welfare than in charging a fee
She was more interested in my welfare than in charging a fee. L.B. I cannot tell you how grateful I am that Diane Drain took my call. I was desperate and she made me feel that I could sleep through the nite. She explained all my options [...]
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 [...]
Diane was so professional, knowledgeable, thorough and very kind to work with
“Diane was so professional, knowledgeable, thorough and very kind to work with” S.V. Diane was so professional, knowledgeable, thorough and very kind to work with as she guided me through the extremely emotional process of filing bankruptcy. She was optimistic and positive and always available if I [...]
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 [...]
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!
Diane has many years of experience and is honest and it shows.
“Diane has many years of experience and is honest and it shows...” J.C. To declare Bankruptcy is a both personal and difficult and at time can seem overwhelming , but With Diane and Jay they made the journey as comfortable and easy understanding as possible. with Diane [...]
My wife and I would recommend Diane to anyone who is thinking of filing
"My wife and I would recommend Diane to anyone who is thinking of filing" P.A. Filing for Bankruptcy is a huge decision, yet Diane’s knowledge of the laws from her years of experience make it far less daunting. My wife and I would recommend Diane to anyone who [...]
Diane has a very calm confidence because she knows the laws inside and out
Diane has a very calm confidence because she knows the laws inside and out. L.D. Diane is very smart, patient, kind and sincere. I am a better person for knowing her. I was so nervous to call and start the process but Diane made everything seem easy. [...]
I do not know what I would have done if I had not found you
"I do not know what I would have done if I had not found you." S. Diane – thank you very much for all of your help. I do not know what I would have done if I had not found you. Every other attorney I talked to [...]
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 [...]
We were put at ease throughout the process
"We were put at ease throughout the process" S.L. Diane and Jay made sure we were put at ease throughout the process.
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 [...]
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 [...]
Diane cleaned up serious mistakes made by another attorney
Diane cleaned up serious mistakes made by another attorney. J.D. Diane helped me straighten out my case, after an attorney from a different law firm, made serious mistakes in my filing that could have been extremely detrimental. If not for her very professional guidance, constant communication and follow-up, while [...]
Diane and Jay were very knowledgeable, professional and supportive
"Diane and Jay were very knowledgeable, professional and supportive!" April Filing bankruptcy was a very difficult choice and experience. But, Diane and Jay were very knowledgeable, professional and supportive throughout the process. Your team made the honor roll in a perfect grade.
Diane uses her website to promote the education of the bankruptcy process available to everyone
“Diane uses her website to promote the education of the bankruptcy process available to everyone” 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 [...]
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 [...]
I felt completely at ease
" I felt completely at ease." D.A. I was greatly relieved to find an attorney that I felt completely at ease with, confident in her professionalism and her staff; and to find someone I felt I could trust completely.