Finding A Good Credit Lawyer

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Legal )



When drowning neck-deep in credit problems, you will need a credit lawyer by your side whom you can depend on. Finding the right credit lawyer however, depends on what type of credit troubles you are in.

• If you are an individual with credit problems, you will need a lawyer whose expertise is in debt counseling regarding bankruptcy matters. A credit repair lawyer can help you repair your credit standing – late payments, charge-offs, judgments, bankruptcy or derogatory records. assist you in preventing harassment from creditors
• If you own a business experiencing credit problems, you need a lawyer who specializes in businesses similar to yours. A business bankruptcy attorney can help you get the speedy financial recovery you need or figure out your options if your business is on the brink of bankruptcy.
• When you are a creditor trying to collect a user debt, you need a lawyer specializing in collection matters. A collection lawyer can help you get greater debtor response and will assist you in assessing cases to maximize recovery.
• And if you are collecting a business debt as a creditor, you need a business lawyer who practices as creditors counsel. If you have a good creditor's counsel, you ca skip a middleman and have faster collection without the hassle of having to file lawsuits.

Once you have analyzed what type of lawyer you need, do an initial screening of credit lawyers you are interested in and eliminate your prospects down to three or four. Be sure to contact your local bar association to find out if the lawyer of your choice is accredited and in good standing. Unless you have special reasons for not doing so, hire a credit lawyer within your area - whether a Texas bankruptcy attorney, Dallas bankruptcy lawyer or California bankruptcy attorney, depending on your location.

Check your prospective credit lawyer's credentials and case histories. Good credit lawyers usually have big volumes of case histories won they can boast of. Also, ask the opinion of others – most people will gladly recommend great lawyers they have gone through. Inquire about any conflict of interest. You need to ensure that your credit lawyer does not represent any opposing creditor or party.

Contact local credit lawyers in your area for more information.


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