Published On: September 8, 2013
Arizona exemptions finally changed after 30 year wait. Protects basic necessities for all Arizona residents. Exemptions protect important items from seizure by creditors. Examples are clothing, furniture, inexpensive vehicle, pets. On Sept. 13, 2013 most [...]
Published On: September 7, 2013
CFPB announces new rules which provide many protections to consumers, but also offers protection, or "safe harbor," to banks and lenders The answer is "yes" Bully tactics used to scare or coerce buyers. The federal [...]
Published On: September 3, 2013
A Rule change lets certain borrowers who have gone through a foreclosure or bankruptcy, but have repaired their credit, become eligible for FHA mortgage in one year. The answer is "yes" The Obama administration wants [...]
Published On: September 3, 2013
Scam letter from Fresh Start, based in New York, requires as much as $5,200 up front from a homeowner. According to the Arizona Attorney General "This is a blatant violation of Arizona law.” Article from [...]
Published On: August 30, 2013
Lawsuit claims Bank of America that gave bonuses to employees to lie to homeowners and to foreclose on homes. The answer is "yes" Bank of America rewards employees for lying and putting borrowers into [...]
Published On: August 30, 2013
Can the home equity lender foreclosure on my home if there is no equity? The answer is "yes" Here is a question I am asked at least 2 to 3 times a week. "I have [...]
Published On: August 28, 2013
Citigroup to Pay Fannie Mae $968 Million and BofA to pay $10.35 Billion as a result of faulty mortgages. The answer is "yes" Citigroup said on July 1, 2013 that it had agreed to pay [...]
Published On: August 26, 2013
Keeping Kids in their Home Foundation is a scam. “Someone should never deed their house over to anyone without the bank‘s consent. These guys are predators. It’s just sad and disgusting.” The answer is "yes" [...]
Published On: August 24, 2013
Obama Fraud Task Force investigates JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s for bank fraud related to mortgage backed securities. The answer is "yes" The criminal investigation of JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s mortgage-backed securities practice is evidence a [...]
Published On: August 23, 2013
Arizona fails to pass fifty million dollars in federal aid to help struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure, despite being one of the hardest hit states in the real estate bust. The answer is "yes" Arizona homeowners [...]
Any questions we had were answered quickly.
“Any questions we had were answered quickly. ” L. C. Diane and Jay have been wonderful through this whole experience. I don’t know what we would’ve done without them. Any questions we had were answered quickly. I would highly recommend their law firm if you’re looking for [...]
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 [...]
Diane and Jay are the Best
“Diane told me how to file a complaint against Scott Forrester and ask the State Bar for my money back.” D.B. Diane and Jay have been wonderful to work with, they are really the best. I found them after paying Scott Forrester and finding out he was [...]
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 [...]
Great attorney
"Great attorney" J. I live in Las Vegas and had a legal matter involving bankruptcy. My attorney in Las Vegas informed me that I would need an attorney from Arizona since the claim was filed in Arizona. I knew no one so went online and searched for Arizona attorneys. [...]
I took your advice and have that old monkey off my back now!
"I took your advice and have that old monkey off my back now!" L.M. I had an old debt surprise me the other day by way of a Summons and Diane was kind enough to give me some solid advice. She is very knowledgeable and I highly [...]
You helped me in many ways and I am very grateful
" You helped me in many ways and I am very grateful!" D. I can’t tell you how glad I am that you were our bankruptcy attorney. You helped me in many ways and I am very grateful. Most of all, I appreciate your frankness and honesty. You always [...]
Everything takes time
“Everything takes time” D.J. Everything takes time. Your help was outstanding and I am at the end now. Thank you for your patience. You and Jay get five stars from me!
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 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 [...]
Extremely competent representation and explanations
"Extremely competent representation and explanations!" K.M. 5 Star service and representation from Diane and Jay. Extremely competent representation and explanations of the legal process and how to prepare for the filing. True compassion shown to those going through a very difficult time in their lives. Diane is obviously respected [...]
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 [...]
I give her Five Stars for the work she does
"I give her Five Stars for the work she does!" Anonymous As a single mother of two college sons, one can imagine, how difficult it was to explain to my sons that my finances between home, college and building past debt had me making the heartbreaking choice of filing [...]
Five Stars is Not Enough.
“Five Stars is Not Enough. ” T.D. It would be difficult to fully describe how effective and talented Diane is. She took my exceptionally (some would say ridiculously) complex case and made sense of it. I'd had a very negative experience with my former counsel and from Day [...]
Best Bankruptcy Attorney in Phoenix!
“Best Bankruptcy Attorney in Phoenix!” Anon 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 of the [...]
Rate Ms. Drain’s services: 5.0 out of 5.0
"Rate Ms. Drain’s services: 5.0 out of 5.0" Anonymous When I was looking for a bankruptcy attorney, the U.S. Courts’ website had some Phoenix attorney’s listed. I visited one in person and the then read Ms. Drain’s site. The in-person attorney gave me a 2 inch stack of papers [...]
The BEST! – Five Stars
“The BEST! – Five Stars” K. I had filed for Chapter 7 with Diane and it was the easiest most stress free process. My wife and I were considering for months on just what to do since this was my first time filing and we got different [...]
Bankruptcy is not in anyone’s long term plans and was something my wife and I never really considered for years as we slowly drowned in debt
Bankruptcy is not in anyone’s long term plans and was something my wife and I never really considered for years as we slowly drowned in debt. B.K. Bankruptcy is not in anyone’s long term plans and was something my wife and I never really considered for years [...]

