Harrison, GA Bankruptcy Law Firms & Lawyers

Look at the attorney's in you geographic area. Check out their web sites, and resumes look for number of years practicing, in the bankruptcy area .If you are General Motors your needs will be different than if you are an individual or small business . The best way to tell is through their professional affiliations. Are they a member of the National association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, or various debtor's bar associations. Web sites like AVVO that has a rating system where clients can post comments. Once you have narrowed your seach then " interview" the attorney. Ask qquestions like number of cases handled, professional affiliation, what has he or she done by way of continuing legal education , i.e. seminars, work shops etc. When was the last one. Rember you are hiring the lawyer. Ask questions about bankruptcy? Do they appear to be knowledgable? When you go to their office are you meeting the attorney, that will be handling the case or some staff member? Check out the Better Business Bureau and the State Bar Association for complaints or disciplinary actions.

If you have jointly held debt, then your bankruptcy filing could get reported on her credit report by indicating that the cosigner or co-debtor filed Chapter 7. As for debt only in your name, that would not be reported on her credit report.