How to Choose a Bankruptcy Attorney
The last thing you want to worry about when you are in financial turmoil is the competency of your bankruptcy attorney.
My name is Patrick J. Conway. I have been helping people solve debt problems and make sound decisions regarding their financial future for 29 years. I guide clients through the bankruptcy process. I care about your situation and will ensure you get the right information so you can make an informed decision.
In a free initial consultation, we can discuss whether bankruptcy is the right choice for you. I invite you to contact me, an attorney licensed in Ohio and Kentucky, with your bankruptcy questions.
Wondering how to choose an attorney? Here are a few things to consider:
Experience Makes a Difference
Just because an attorney says they practice bankruptcy law, that does not mean they have a thorough understanding of bankruptcy laws. They may have handled a few cases. Experience matters. I have seen the effect of inexperience in bankruptcy court. A mistake by an inexperienced or careless attorney can make the difference between keeping an asset or losing it to your creditors. Neglecting to include a debt into the bankruptcy filing can mean you are still responsible for repayment of that debt. Even less serious errors can result in additional costs to you through additional fees, rework and corrections, and delays. In the worst case scenario, a mistake could mean that your bankruptcy is not approved by the court.
Who Is Really Handling Your Bankruptcy Case?
Some law firms handle so many bankruptcy cases at once that they rely on paralegals to handle many of the details of a bankruptcy filing. This can create problems. Paralegals do not have the education and training of a bankruptcy attorney. This can mean that errors are introduced into the paperwork. It can also mean that the lawyer is not as thoroughly informed of the details of your case when they go before the bankruptcy trustee.
At the law office of Patrick J. Conway, LLC, I work with each and every client personally. I handle all the details of the case myself.
Can You Get Your Question Answered When You Need It?
The most common complaint clients have against lawyers is that they do not return phone calls and are unresponsive to client needs. In many cases, they call and can only talk with a staff member who can't answer any of their questions. This should tell you something about how much that attorney values clients.
This is not the experience people have when they retain me. When you call, you will speak with me. I will work on your case personally, from start to finish. I will not give your case to a less experienced associate. I care about my clients and their concerns.
Free Initial Consultation With a Compassionate Ohio Bankruptcy Lawyer
To discuss whether Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy is the right choice for you, contact my Cincinnati law office at 513-924-4517 to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced Cincinnati, Ohio, bankruptcy attorney.
We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
