Published On: June 28, 2022
Published On: June 28, 2022
Every customer who files Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy must take a credit counseling “briefing” and file a certificate of compliance with their bankruptcy. There might be a very, very rare exception for emergency conditions, [...]
Published On: June 28, 2022
The “Mean’s Test” is a formula that assesses whether a person applying for bankruptcy has enough income to cover all of the allowable expenses, plus enough money to pay non-priority, unsecured creditors like credit cards. [...]
Published On: June 28, 2022
An executory contract is a legal word that refers to a contract between two parties that includes an obligation owed by at least one of them (such as a car lease or a residential lease). [...]
Published On: June 28, 2022
All legal or equitable interests of the debtor in property at the time of the bankruptcy filing. (The estate includes all property in which the debtor has an interest, even if it is owned or [...]
Published On: June 28, 2022
Make sure you tell your lawyer about all of your liabilities, no matter how minor. Even if you’re confident that claim will never be made against you, make a list of any claims that might [...]
Published On: June 28, 2022
Secured debts are included separately from unsecured debts in bankruptcy proceedings. Personal loans and credit cards issued by banks, such as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover, as well as other credit cards used to [...]
Published On: June 28, 2022
No, you will be able to protect your exempt property Certain property is deemed exempt and out of reach of your general creditors under the laws of the state where you live, as well as federal [...]
Published On: June 28, 2022
Just because you live in Arizona when you file for bankruptcy doesn’t mean you’ll be able to claim Arizona exemptions. As a result, you and your bankruptcy counsel must decide which state laws will determine [...]
Published On: June 28, 2022
Exemptions, sometimes known as “exempt property,” are a key concept in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The Chapter 7 Trustee seizes all of your “non-exempt” property and sells it for the benefit [...]
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 [...]
Very high grade!!! Five out of five stars
“Very high grade!!! Five out of five stars” J & B B. The best of the best to be represented by Diane. Very high grade!!!
It felt like we had some friends who cared about us
It felt like we had some friends who cared about us. S.D. My husband and I wanted to begin the process of starting our bankruptcy, but it’s really scary not knowing who you can trust and who would step up to bat for you. Diane and Jay [...]
If you do your work (make sure everything is accurate) she will do hers and you will have great results
If you do your work (make sure everything is accurate) she will do hers and you will have great results. C & P Diane is a great attorney that made our BK experience as smooth as possible. Before seeing Diane, we went to another attorney who told [...]
her greatest goal is her clients best interests
“her greatest goal is her clients best interests” R.M. Diane called me today and kindly took 45 minutes of here very valuable time to determine the best course of action for my financial problems. Turns out bankruptcy and her chance for a legal fee were ruled out [...]
Diane helped me retain my dignity
"Diane helped me retain my dignity ." S & A *Diane helped me retain my dignity during a very uncomfortable time. I am very grateful.
Diane, Thank you so much!
"Diane, Thank you so much!" G.S. Diane, Thank you so much! You did a fantastic job and made this complex process so easy to understand. As you know I interviewed a different Attorney first. I’m so happy I choose you! You are by far the most informed person on [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Thank you so much for all your hard work
"Thank you so much for all your hard work" M.C. Thank you so much for all your hard work on my case. I appreciate all your support and compassion through a very difficult process.
Diane and Jay were always very positive and consistently receptive in answering and returning phone calls and emails in a timely manner
Diane and Jay were always very positive and consistently receptive in answering and returning phone calls and emails in a timely manner. In summary, they are a class act and able to take a very challenging and difficult process and make it as humane and positive as anyone could. I [...]
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 [...]
I was extremely pleased by the professionalism
"I was extremely pleased by the professionalism" M.M. I was extremely pleased by the professionalism and care that I was handled with. I will recommend you to everyone I know that can use the expert help that you provided.
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 understanding and help!
"Thank you so much for your understanding and help!!" T. Thank you so much for your assistance with this. It’s nice to see that not everyone treats bankruptcy filers as lepers. I was afraid that filing was going to be a huge and embarrassing hurdle to overcome and [...]
Diane was extremely thorough and educated me
"Diane was extremely thorough and educated me" S.A. 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 recommend her if your are looking for [...]
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 [...]
Mrs. Drain is very direct and clear
"Mrs. Drain is very direct and clear." Anonymous When my wife and I first considered bankruptcy we contacted one of the TV advertised law firms that specializes in bankruptcy law. On our appointment we met a group of the most inept people I have ever met. It was exactly [...]
