Reaves Law Firm, PLLC
Memphis personal injury will help you after accidents, with wrongful death lawsuits, and bankruptcy cases to clients in Tennessee.
Ben Sissman, Attorney at Law
When people come to me for help overcoming debt, they often bring piles of past-due bills. I take great pleasure in switching on the shredder and dumping the bills in. It's the symbolic first step on the road to debt relief. I'm Ben Sissman, a Memphis bankruptcy attorney with more than 30 years of experience helping people like you eliminate…
Ben Sissman, Attorney at Law
When people come to me for help overcoming debt, they often bring piles of past-due bills. I take great pleasure in switching on the shredder and dumping the bills in. It's the symbolic first step on the road to debt relief. I'm Ben Sissman, a Memphis bankruptcy attorney with more than 30 years of experience helping people like you eliminate…
Bond, Botes, & Lawson, P.C.
The Knoxville bankruptcy lawyers at Bond Botes & Lawson PC have been filing Chapter 7 & 13 bankruptcies in the Knoxville, Oak Ridge and Maryville TN areas for over 15 yrs. Free face to face Consultation with a bankruptcy lawyer to determine what is best for your financial situation.
Christopher Kerney Attorney at Law
In this economy, a bankruptcy is not unusual. It is nothing to be ashamed of. Although a new bankruptcy law was passed by Congress in 2005, bankruptcy is still a common way that people get out of overwhelming debt. A Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy is still a way to make a fresh start. Our law firm focuses strictly…
Clements Law Firm
Excessive debt can make life miserable. If you are struggling with a large debt burden, you may face creditor harassment, lawsuits, and threats of foreclosure, repossession and wage garnishment. Remember, however, you are not powerless and you are not alone. An experienced bankruptcy attorney can help you use the law to stop your creditors and eliminate your debt.
Jerry Givens Attorney at Law
The law firm of Jerry Givens Attorney at Law serves clients throughout the Knoxville, Tennessee, area. People reach out to us for individualized attention in their bankruptcy and personal injury cases. We offer candid and accurate evaluations of cases while also providing clients with the opportunity to work with attorney Givens directly. With more than 15 years of experience, attorney…
Jimmy E. McElroy & Associates
We are dedicated to helping clients recover from financial distress. For more than 20 years, we have guided clients through bankruptcy, foreclosure, debt consolidation and other financial matters. Because we understand how difficult financial matters can be, we offer free initial consultations. To speak with us, call us today.
Mark T. Young & Associates
At Mark T. Young & Associates, we understand that one simple fact can change the landscape of your financial future. We conduct thorough, individualized evaluations for each client to determine the best course of action. We utilize technology to the fullest extent possible to obtain creditor reports and tax assessment information. We also search bankruptcy court records. Our in-depth evaluations…
Mark T. Young & Associates
At Mark T. Young & Associates, we understand that one simple fact can change the landscape of your financial future. We conduct thorough, individualized evaluations for each client to determine the best course of action. We utilize technology to the fullest extent possible to obtain creditor reports and tax assessment information. We also search bankruptcy court records. Our in-depth evaluations…
Richard Banks & Associates
No matter what has caused your financial crisis, you can count on us to help you overcome it. We understand just how urgent these situations can be and how important it is to take fast action. We provide same-day appointments as necessary, and we respond with haste. We can even assist in stopping foreclosure up until an hour before the…
Rothschild & Ausbrooks, PLLC
At our firm, we see a brighter day in your future. Since we opened our doors in Nashville in 1976, we have helped thousands of individuals and families get a fresh start from debt through the Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy process. We are the debt relief law firm to turn to when you have nowhere else to turn…
The Law Offices of Philip F. Counce
At The Law Offices of Philip F. Counce, we understand your quandary and feel the pain of finding yourself in this position. We care about you and will represent you respectfully, courteously and considerately, while we guide you through the bankruptcy process toward a more secure financial future.
The Sexton Law Firm
Your Knoxville attorneys at The Sexton Law Firm extend to each of their clients the individualized care and prompt attention they deserve. Whether you have been injured on the job or in an accident, are struggling with filing for bankruptcy or Social Security disability, are dealing with divorce or other sensitive family issues, or are facing criminal charges, you need…
Barbara Sims Arthur, Attorney at Law
Barbara Sims Arthur, a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, has practiced law in Chattanooga and Rossville since 1977. Babara Sims Athur is licensed in both Tennessee and Georgia. Graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Chattanooga (now the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga) in 1967. Earned her law degree from the George C. Taylor Law Center of the University of…
Law Office of Eric K Fox
We are a family-owned and operated law firm in Hendersonville, TN. Since 2004, we have been providing quality legal services and personal attention to hundreds of clients in the areas of Bankruptcy Law, Personal Injury Law, and Uncontested Family Law.
The Law Offices of Philip Counce
Becoming debt-free is a dream for many people. Fortunately, you can eliminate or reduce your debts through the bankruptcy laws. The Law Offices of Philip F. Counce has helped thousands of people obtain debt relief over 30 years of service to the Memphis, Tennessee, area. Unclaimed: Claim this business
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Basic Difference Between Bankruptcy Lawyer and Debt Settlement Attorney
While it's common that a bankruptcy attorney is also well-qualified to act as a debt settlement attorney, you should understand an important distinction between the two legal means of resolving debts.
A debt settlement attorney will represent you with your creditors to negotiate a workable payment plan, and perhaps even negotiate a reduction in the total amount you owe. However, the debt settlement attorney will work separately with each creditor. In addition, the creditors aren't obligated to sit down at the table with your debt settlement attorney.
In contrast, if you file for bankruptcy, your bankruptcy lawyer represents your interests before the bankruptcy court. The bankruptcy court does have the power to compel your creditors to participate in the proceeding. You've now centralized all claims against you into a single proceeding. Your bankruptcy lawyer will still be negotiating with your creditors, but now under the supervision of the bankruptcy court.
A challenge to filing for bankruptcy is that it can have legal implications beyond the bankruptcy proceeding itself and is a matter of public record. You may find it preferable for a debt settlement attorney to help you resolve your debt issues privately, especially if you have only one or two major creditors.
A bankruptcy attorney can help advise you whether filing for bankruptcy or working privately is the right option for you.
Sources of Bankruptcy Law
The main bankruptcy laws in the United States are federal laws. If you do file for bankruptcy, you'll be filing in a federal bankruptcy court. A bankruptcy attorney must be admitted to practice in the federal court district where you're located in order to represent you in the bankruptcy court.
In addition, each state does have its own laws that can impact your case, such as homestead exemption laws that determine how you can protect your home during the bankruptcy process.
Basic Bankruptcy Law
The Bankruptcy Code is commonly known by its various chapters, such as Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Simply put, the chapter under which your bankruptcy lawyer will recommend you file will depend on whether you're filing as an individual or a legal entity. The chapter selection will also depend on whether you want to liquidate your assets to pay off your debts or reorganize your debts into a single payment plan.
Each chapter has its own requirements, so you might only be eligible for one type of bankruptcy. Your bankruptcy lawyer will help determine which chapters are available to you.
The goal of the bankruptcy proceeding is to offer you a fresh start once it's over. This doesn't mean you can avoid paying your debts through bankruptcy, only that your bankruptcy attorney will help you negotiate a manageable resolution.
