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I felt well prepared and protected by Diane

“I highly recommend Diane Drain if you are looking for a fantastic bankruptcy attorney who will look out for you and your interests.” D.D.Z. Diane has been an amazing attorney. This was a hard time in my life but she kept me on track and was incredibly [...]

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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 [...]

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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.

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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 [...]

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It is a lot of work to prepare, but….we are more prepared for a better future

"It is a lot of work to prepare, but….we are more prepared for a better future" L & A.Q. My wife and I would like to thank Diane and Jay for their hospitality, thoroughness and patience. With the hard decision of wanting to file bankruptcy, they showed [...]

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You will have to put in the required time and effort, but Diane’s processes and methodology does work

“You will have to put in the required time and effort, but Diane’s processes and methodology does work” A & N.S. I have worked in the demanding High Technology Industry for over 40 years and have been involved with many stressful and high pressure business situations worldwide. [...]

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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 [...]

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I will never forget how much they helped me get my life back.

I will never forget how much they helped me get my life back. R.A.   As you can imagine, filing for bankruptcy can be stressful. Finding the right attorney can add to this stress. Working with Diane and Jay to guide me through this difficult process was the [...]

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My wife and I would highly recommend this lawyer!

"My wife and I would highly recommend Diane Drain" B & D 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 [...]

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I suffer from anxiety and was paralyzed by fear. Thank Goodness I found Diane Drain.

“She broke down the process into manageable portions that I could handle.” S.S. I had waited to the eleventh hour to actually contact Diane Drain for help with my Chapter 7 bankruptcy. I suffer from an anxiety issue and was paralyzed by fear. Thank Goodness I was [...]

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Diane shows compassion and understanding to her clients.

“Diane shows compassion and understanding to her clients.” M.W. Diane provides educated and honest information throughout the entire process. She shows compassion and understanding to her clients. She was not my first attorney but took my case on in very short order. She cleaned up all of [...]

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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. [...]

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Diane was positive and she was also less expensive

"Diane was positive and she was also less expensive" Anonymous Diane and her team were true professionals throughout our bankruptcy process. My husband and I did extensive research when choosing an attorney and the information we received on Diane was positive and she was also less expensive [...]

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There were no demons or dragons. It my constitutional right to be free of debt

There were no demons or dragons. It my constitutional right to be free of debt. V.M. I first met Diane in 2009. I was losing control of my finances and therefore my whole life seemed a day to day mix of anxiety and fear. I landed on [...]

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My Attorney Was Disbarred, Diane Jumped in to Help.

“Diane has been a G_d send to me. My previous attorney was disbarred and I had a hearing before the Bankruptcy (Judge not the Trustee). Diane jumped in. Attended my court date and has taken care of me from there. . ” M.W. Diane has been a [...]

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Diane and Jay Answered All Our Questions

“They answered all our questions patiently and thoroughly explained the legal processes and what we could expect so there were no surprises. .” T.D and R.I. Diane and Jay are an absolutely phenomenal professional team. Bankruptcy is not an easy undertaking and there [...]

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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 [...]

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Diane answered everything promptly with additional information

Diane answered everything promptly with additional information. E.H. Diane is a very informative, thorough, highly intelligent and respectful individual and lawyer. Any questions or concerns I had throughout my bankruptcy, she answered everything promptly with additional information. I recommend her services 100%!! Nothing but the highest praise for [...]

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