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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Berkeley Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Law Offices of Matthew J. Gonsalves

4.0
4 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Family Law, Divorce, Parentage, Child Custody, Spousal Support, Child Support, Domestic Violence, Contract Law, Probate, Wills, Estate Law, Guardianship, Conservatorship, Auto... Read More

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Matthew Joseph Gonsalves
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Law Offices of Joseph R. Kafka

3.8
3 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • My firm handles civil lawsuits primarily in the areas of collections, contract/business litigation, insurance and personal injury. I both prosecute and defend these matters. I... Read More

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Joseph R. Kafka
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Furukawa Castles LLP

5.0
15 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • You need an attorney who will make sure your professional practice or business is protected. We advocate for clients both here and abroad.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersDesign Professionals, Real Estate, and 3 more

Brent Basilico
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Law Offices of Marta M. Guzmán

5.0
8 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Practice focused exclusively on Bankruptcy. Free initial phone consultation.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersReorganization, Discharging Taxes, and 11 more

Marta Guzmán Esq.
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John Park Law

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  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers

  • Our Priority Is To Deliver Personalized Legal Representation To All Clients.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersAsset Protection, High Net Worth Estates Nevada, and 9 more

Vicky Cho Esq., MBA
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The Law Offices of Cliff Capdevielle

  • 2161 Shattuck Ave., Ste. 228, Berkeley, CA 94704

Angela G. Lim

  • 816 Contra Costa Ave., Berkeley, CA 94707

Law Offices of Michael H. Weiss

  • Berkeley, CA 94709-0512

Gerard D. Launay

  • 2119 Addison St., Ste. A, Berkeley, CA 94704

Law Offices of Manuel A. Juarez

  • 2143 Cedar Street, Suite 200, Berkeley, CA 94709

Korb Law

  • 1609 Solano Ave., Berkeley, CA 94707

Law Offices of Triano & Byrne

  • Berkeley, CA 94707-0489

Kebr.et Firm, APC

  • 2001 Addison St., Ste. 300, Berkeley, CA 94704

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Bankruptcy lawyers help individuals and businesses find relief from overwhelming debt. They analyze your financial situation and guide you through processes like Chapter 7 liquidation or Chapter 13 reorganization. Their goal is to stop creditor harassment, protect your assets, and provide a legal path to a fresh financial start.

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Commonly Asked Bankruptcy Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Can bankruptcy save our business? How?

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Answered by attorney Dorothy G. Bunce (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at A Fresh Start
It depends on how you have structured your business. If you are a sole proprietorship, it is likely the Trustee will shut down your business. If you really believe that the business can be turned around, you should wait to file bankruptcy. After all, if you file bankruptcy and the business continues to bleed money, what will you do then? You can only obtain a discharge in a Chapter 7 case once every 8 years. Bankruptcy exemptions provide for a limited amount of protection of business assets, so filing might result in these assets needed to continue the business being seized by the Trustee.
It depends on how you have structured your business. If you are a sole proprietorship, it is likely the Trustee will shut down your business. If you really believe that the business can be turned around, you should wait to file bankruptcy. After all, if you file bankruptcy and the business continues to bleed money, what will you do then? You can only obtain a discharge in a Chapter 7 case once every 8 years. Bankruptcy exemptions provide for a limited amount of protection of business assets, so filing might result in these assets needed to continue the business being seized by the Trustee.
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Can they ask me to return stuff i purchased

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Answered by attorney Steven Jed Alpers (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at Steven J. Alpers, A Professional Corporation
Talk to your lawyer. No collections can occur after filing chapter 7. Some major appliances are purchased like a car, if you do not pay the credit card then they can take the property. The creditors would need permission to do something like this.
Talk to your lawyer. No collections can occur after filing chapter 7. Some major appliances are purchased like a car, if you do not pay the credit card then they can take the property. The creditors would need permission to do something like this.
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Are my credit cards included in my Chapter 7 filing?

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Answered by attorney Janice Fabiana Alfred (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at South Atlanta Family Law
If it was not included in your filing, it will not be discharged; and therefore, you will still be responsible for it after your bankruptcy discharge. You can simply amend the petition to include the debt prior to your case being discharged.
If it was not included in your filing, it will not be discharged; and therefore, you will still be responsible for it after your bankruptcy discharge. You can simply amend the petition to include the debt prior to your case being discharged.
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