subject: Lafayette Bankruptcy Attorneys See Business Grow [print this page] Lafayette Bankruptcy Attorneys See Business Grow
Every Lafayette bankruptcy attorney contacted has seen business grow year over year. Even though it is early in the year, a record number of people are filing into the offices of each Lafayette bankruptcy attorney contacted. Most every Lafayette bankruptcy attorney has seen double digit growth, but has had to deal with the human aspect and toll as well. Often, they are helping neighbors, friends and relatives deal with the trauma of reorganizing their finances. Though the attorneys are dealing with life changing events for their clients, many will come out ahead in the long run. Usually when a person appears on the attorney's doorstep it is because they let things go too far. They thought they could control the problem and found out, to their dismay and to harassing calls, that it was not possible. They now needed professional help. And they needed that help fast. Most people, therefore, will end up sitting in front of their attorney and be in shock. This is understandable. They are not used to being in such a position. Until recently, they had paid their bills. They had paid the mortgage, paid the credit card bills and had even paid for a private tuition bill or two for their children. The bill collector's phone calls came as a shock. And not a welcome one. Searching for an attorney is not hard. Check with friends and relatives. You might be surprised by the number of those close to you who have had to restructure their finances. It has been a rough couple of years for most people, financially speaking, that is. If your relatives or friends have been smart or lucky or both during this downturn, then the best thing to do is to search the Internet. Most attorney sites have detailed information on services and background. If you are not wanting to trust the Internet to such personal matters, then check with community and church organizations. Many have lists of attorneys they can provide, and some may even be members of the organization or church. Your advice from your attorney may be to file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 consumer bankruptcy. Chapter 7 will find you paying off creditors after selling most assets. Chapter 13 will have you keeping some assets and setting up a repayment schedule to those you owe. There is, too, the possibility that your attorney may advise you to not do any filing that has you going to court and working out a private repayment schedule. It all depends on the case. Each one is different. The best thing to do is not to wait until your financial boat is underwater. You know the sinking feeling and the harassing collection agency calls that come with it. Do not wait! Reorganizing your personal finances will be your first step towards solid financial footing and a new life.
