vendredi 31 janvier 2014

Hiring An Austin Bankruptcy Lawyer

By Serena Price


If there is anything worse than liquidation, it is having to do so and then hiring the wrong Austin bankruptcy lawyer. For many attorneys, liquidation filings have become a business that is guided by volume. Debtors facing liquidation will therefore at times end up receiving inferior services. This could be avoided by conducting research before hiring any lawyer to represent you and your interests.

The decision to hire a liquidation attorney is one which is often made with a very heavy heart. It will however be essential to make certain that the search begins in earnest. Do not procrastinate on this decision if you hope to make a god hire.

Establish what business acquaintances you have made in the last few years. Of these, ask yourself which might know a good liquidation lawyer. If you happen to have a personal lawyer, seek recommendations from him on the same case.

Take time of your day to day activities and attend proceedings at the insolvency courts. This is an opportunity to find out what actually happens when a case is filed. You will also get to see the attorneys in action. From the different lawyers arguing their cases, you are able to determine which type of lawyer will best be able to represent your interests.

Find out which local lawyers sits in the liquidation court panels. Only respected lawyers who have regular court appearances can be found in this panel. You may also want to get the names of lawyers seating in the local court debtor and creditor committees. These are people who take their work very seriously.

Visiting the law offices of any candidate being considered is very important. Just take time to observe the paralegals at work. Observe their coordination, how they go about their duties and the overall morale that is present in the office.

Once you come across suitable candidates, be sure to ask a lot of questions. Questions to ask can include; the certifications they have, cases handled in a month, how many cases have been handled so far and of the total number of cases filed, how many could be categorized under business filings. You should also ask questions related to the procedures that will be followed.

Even though your financial situation could be dire, this does not mean that you should compromise your situation even further. Going for an attorney just because he is cheap will make your chances worse. Remember that in life what you pay for is usually what you get.

Get all the specifics related to the fees payable to this lawyer. Find out what is included and what is not included in the fees. If there are experts that may need to be called in, confirm whether that will fall under the fees or whether it will be classified as an additional fee.

When you have hired an Austin Bankruptcy lawyer, it will be important to make certain you get involved at all times. Request for copies of all documents filed. Double check all filings to confirm that names of creditors have not been left out.




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