What Affiliations and Credentials Does the Arizona Bankruptcy Attorney Have?
Find out what law school the attorney went to and whether or not he or she is a member of the Arizona State Bar or the Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys or is certified by the American Bankruptcy Institute. Can the Attorney Provide References from Clients/Industry Peers? You can learn a lot about a lawyer from what past clients and even other lawyers have to say. Top quality attorneys should have no problem providing references and testimonials. What are Typical Fee Arrangements? Payment processes vary firm to firm. Some lawyers ask for upfront fees. Others ask for fees based on your total debt. You should also ask about the costs of financial counseling and bankruptcy filing. Familiarities with Applicable Laws Bankruptcy laws are constantly changing in the most subtle and nuanced ways. Edits to the federal bankruptcy laws in March and August of 2005, for instance, shook up the industry significantly. Make sure your attorney knows and understands these nuances and has experi
