Connecticut Bankruptcy Services

If circumstances have unfortunately found you in serious financial trouble, filing for bankruptcy might be the best option for you.  Declaring bankruptcy signifies that you are unable to pay off outstanding debts, and are willing to liquidate some non-exempt assets in order to regain control of your finances.

The most important step towards initiating the bankruptcy process is to hire a good attorney who is thoroughly knowledgeable in Connecticut bankruptcy law.

Bankruptcy advice in Connecticut

There are numerous advantages to hiring a bankruptcy lawyer.  An experienced attorney can help you get out of debt and interact with your creditors from a more informed perspective.  An attorney can assist you in the following situations:

• Deciding which kind of bankruptcy is best for you

• Filing required paperwork, such as the petition for bankruptcy

• Communicating productively with your creditors

A bankruptcy attorney can also help lower the risk of further legal complications.  If complications occur, an attorney can skillfully handle them and reduce any risk posed to your case.

What can go wrong without a lawyer

While it might be tempting to try to represent yourself, a skilled attorney will lower the likelihood of making mistakes in the planning and preparation of your case.  Common mistakes debtors make when representing themselves include the following:

• Property exemptions are overlooked and not applied

• Creditors are left out of the paperwork

• Debtors forget to schedule intangible property such as trust funds, lawsuits, or stocks

• Debtors underestimate their living expenses, leading the court to confine them to a Chapter 13 bankruptcy rather than Chapter 7

Overall, a lawyer can ensure that your assets are protected and increase the chance of having your debt discharged.

Connecticut bankruptcy help

It is a good idea to have a list of criteria that an attorney should fulfill before you make a decision.  Some attributes to look for in a lawyer include the following:

• Positive reputation:  Search the Internet for client reviews

• Bankruptcy focus:  Be certain that your attorney has a strong history in Connecticut bankruptcy law

• Communication skills:  You need to be able to interact with your attorney at a personal and professional level

At Coan, Lewendon, Gulliver & Miltenberger, LLC, our attorneys take pride in providing clients with the personal attention and thorough Connecticut bankruptcy advice they need.

If you are considering bankruptcy, consider Coan, Lewendon, Gulliver, and Miltenberger.  Contact us today at (203) 745-0172 for a consultation.