Published On: July 25, 2014
Litigation against law firms, greedy attorneys, affiliated companies and others that claimed to perform work on behalf of homeowners struggling to pay their mortgages. The other day a caller said "I used a document preparer [...]
Published On: June 7, 2014
Review from one of our clients who needed help with collecting their excess sale proceeds. We were very impressed with what you did and the knowledge you had in getting the job done." "It didn’t [...]
Published On: March 26, 2014
Homeowners’ association received special treatment in bankruptcy. Depending on your situation it is possible that both federal and state law comes into play. Do you have a homeowners association? Do you want to know your [...]
Published On: November 29, 2013
The Next Balloon to Burst: Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOC) hitting 10 year anniversary More than $221 billion of these loans at the largest banks will hit this mark over the next four years. [...]
Published On: October 10, 2013
Banks face a high financial risk if they do not take the steps needed to identify borrowers who are at risk of falling short on payments. More than $221 billion of these loans at the [...]
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 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: 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 22, 2013
The Mortgage Law Group a/k/a Macey Aleman & Searns, a Chicago law firm, agrees to settlement of mortgage fraud scheme. The answer is "yes" Report from the Arizona Attorney General's Office: PHOENIX (Friday, September 07, [...]
Published On: August 21, 2013
Homeowners are caught up in a little-known horror of the U.S. housing bust: the "zombie title The answer is "yes" Zombie titles - According to an article in the NBC News - thousands of homeowners [...]
They eased my troubled mind
“They eased my troubled mind” P.A. My experience with both Diane Drain & Jay have eased my troubled mind! They both were Extra Helpful during this trying time!
Efficient and Effective
"efficient and effective" Anonymous Diane was efficient and effective in handling my case. She has made herself available whenever a question arose. Her interface with the trustee allowed me sufficient time to allow an expedited discharge. Her office has provided an open door for any future issues [...]
Our Emotional Ups and Downs Were Frequent, and Her Patience Was Unwavering!
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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 [...]
A Fresh Start Feels So Good
A fresh start feels so good! I am now looking forward to purchasing a home in the near future. L.T. I had the wonderful experience of working with Diane Drain to get me through the bankruptcy process. Diane was a Law Professor for many years. She knows [...]
Finding the right lawyer to help with a financial reboot.
“Finding the right lawyer to help with a financial reboot” 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 needed to investigate options. Once we [...]
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 [...]
She’s the best!
"She's the best!" P.I. Diane helped me file a bankruptcy. I messed up and continued paying on one credit card. It was because of Diane's expert help that I was refunded my full amount of $1200.
Diane Helped me Maneuver the Process of Bankruptcy Through an Unusual Situation
“You can feel confident in her ability to provide you with any and all answers that may arise. ” D.L. I can’t say enough about the professionalism for Diane Drain and Jay. She helped me maneuver the process of Bankruptcy through an unusual situation. I highly recommend Diane [...]
From our initial consultation, we were impressed by Diane’s legal knowledge and compassionate nature
“From our initial consultation, we were impressed by Diane's legal knowledge and compassionate nature,” C.R. My elderly parents were experiencing financial difficulty due to dealings with an unscrupulous timeshare company. Their only option was to file bankruptcy. While searching for a bankruptcy attorney, we came across the [...]
We are very happy we were referred to Diane for assistance
"We are very happy we were referred to Diane for assistance." S.G. Diane helped my husband and me get past a difficult chapter in our lives. She answered all our questions and gave us excellent advice. We followed her directions from start to finish and the process went [...]
Thank you for your expert care with our bankruptcy case
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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 [...]
She helped me find resources and gave advice even if she will not be benefiting
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Diane and Jay are a wonderful team
"Diane and Jay are a wonderful team!" R & S Diane and Jay are a wonderful team. Efficiency and clarity were the hallmark of our experience.
Overall grade for help received from Diane and her staff – 110%
"Overall grade for help received from Diane and her staff – 110%" N. Overall grade for help received from Diane and her staff – 110%. Now I can breath and it is thanks to Diane.
caring service
“You folks are the BEST OF THE BEST in Arizona” M.H. "caring service" M.C.
Made the Bankruptcy process very understandable and helpful
“Made the Bankruptcy process very understandable and helpful” P.H. Diane’s expertise and solid experience and instructions made my entire Bankruptcy process very understandable and helpful! Her guidelines helped tremendously. The entire process would have daunting without her professional help. Anytime I need any professional legal help in [...]

