Published On: September 14, 2025
Sep 9, 2025 9:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time Diane L. Drain, Esquire, to Receive the 2025 American Inns of Court Bankruptcy Distinguished Service Award ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Diane L. Drain of the Law Office of D.L. Drain [...]
ATTORNEY REVIEWS – “Diane serves as example what a consumer bankruptcy debtor’s attorney should be.”
Published On: January 17, 2022
“ serves as example what a consumer bankruptcy debtor's attorney should be.” Gary Stickell I have known and worked with Diane for many years in the consumer bankruptcy arena. She is dedicated [...]
Published On: January 4, 2022
“Diane genuinely cares about her clients.” Harold Campbell I am a certified bankruptcy specialist with 43 years of experience in the field. This means I have known Diane for over 3 decades. [...]
Published On: February 9, 2021
“Diane is the most knowledgeable and committed bankruptcy attorney I know - and I know a few!” Theo Mathews Diane Drain was my bankruptcy professor in law school. I now practice bankruptcy. [...]
Published On: September 15, 2020
“She‘s definitely a keeper and you’ll be well taken care of.” Jacque Rambo Although I’ve only known Diane short time, I’ve learned: her ethics are impeccable, she’s highly competent, she cares about her [...]
Published On: September 15, 2020
“Looks at their situation with a lens focused on real life solutions and consequences” Brian Petersen Diane is a great asset to the legal community. She is wonderful mentor, professor and someone who [...]
Published On: September 15, 2020
“Diane is a leader in the legal community” Judy Zimet Diane is a leader in the legal community who creates time to advise and mentor other attorneys, thereby raising the level of [...]
Published On: September 15, 2020
“She is a lawyer who cares deeply” Elizabeth Kamper Diane is an excellent mentor for young bankruptcy lawyers and I have personally benefited greatly from the experience of being one of her mentees. [...]
Published On: September 15, 2020
“Her abilities and compassion are unmatched” David Glynn I endorse Diane without reservation or hesitation! She is as dedicated to her clients as she is to the local legal community and you will [...]
Published On: September 15, 2020
“She represents her clients with excellence and integrity” Mae Innabi Diane is a great bankruptcy attorney and I have no hesitation in referring potential clients to her. I know she will represent them [...]
Bankruptcy Changed Our Lives for the Better.
"I'm forever grateful for her help during such a difficult time, and all she did to change our lives for the better." M.M. Years after declaring bankruptcy, I can reflect on how far my wife and I have come financially. I remember the shame and fear that [...]
Diane was patient, thorough, sympathetic, quick with responses and obviously knew what she was doing.
“Diane was patient, thorough, sympathetic, quick with responses and obviously knew what she was doing. ” D.S. I've never had to consult a bankruptcy attorney before but recently had to do just that on behalf of a family member. Although we decided to not go through with [...]
Helpful to establishing a stable life
“Helpful to establishing a stable life” 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 obtained was and is very helpful to have a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
e were amazed at how accessible Diane was
"We were amazed at how accessible Diane was." Robert We were amazed at how accessible Diane was. Weekdays or weekends at all times of the day it didn’t matter. She was quick to respond to our questions or needs. In short Diane did a great job for us [...]
Thanks for your professional and compassionate treatment
"Thanks for your professional and compassionate treatment." M & B Thanks for your professional and compassionate treatment of B. and myself. It was a pleasure working with you. As you are well aware, this was a very trying and sometimes painful 6 months but you helped us get [...]
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 [...]
This attorney educates clients
"This attorney educates clients!" Anonymous This attorney educates clients on the bankruptcy process and helps them correctly complete the steps needed to reach the end of the process in a timely manner. She is thorough, professional and compassionate.
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 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 [...]
I have followed your advice
"I have followed your advice." B.B. About 10 years ago you represented me in my bankruptcy and you were wonderful. I have referred a number of people to you, though I fear some of them did not have the ovaries for the follow through. I have followed your [...]
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.
Diane is very compassionate and comforting
"Diane is very compassionate and comforting." Anonymous Diane is very compassionate and comforting. She made a very difficult process much easier for us. Rate Ms. Drain’s services: 5.0 out of 5.0
You truly are amazing
"You truly are amazing" B. & M. You truly are amazing – we can never thank you enough for your hard work, concern and professionalism. I knew from my initial phone call to you that I was very lucky to have found you. [...]
It was a pleasure and privilege to be your client
"It was a pleasure and privilege to be your client." K. Thank you. It was a pleasure and privilege to be your client. I am continually grateful that I was led to you to help me through my bankruptcy process. You are truly the best of the best and [...]
Top Notch Representation, Personalized Service
“Top Notch Representation, Personalized Service! ” T.M. Diane Drain personally answers her incoming calls! Every individual has their own specific reasons for seeking bankruptcy protection. I enlisted Ms. Drain's assistance and from that first consult I realized that this was not your typical "legal factory" churning out [...]
