Before hiring a bankruptcy attorney in Oklahoma City or elsewhere you should ask the attorney questions. Make sure you understand the bankruptcy services provided and the legal fees.
10 Questions to ask to your bankruptcy attorney are:
- How much of your practice is devoted to filing bankruptcy cases?
- Is bankruptcy a good option for me, and why (or why not)?
- Do you charge a “flat fee” (and for many people, how can I pay it)?
- Is everything included?
- Do you have extra charges for additional creditors or additional letters or calls you have to make?
- Do you use a written fee agreement?
- Will I be given advice by an attorney or turned over to a legal assistant or secretary?
- What information do I need to get started?
- Will you, the attorney, be with me at the meeting I must go to, or will I be there with somebody else?
- Can I visit you as much as I want or call you as much as I want without any extra charges?
Asking these 10 questions can help you determine the best bankruptcy attorney for your situation.
The most important factor in choosing a bankruptcy lawyer is experience. Bankruptcy is an extremely complex area of the law. Proceeding with a lawyer who is not well-versed in bankruptcy law and procedural rules can be risky. You can ask questions about the lawyer’s experience. You can look up a lawyer’s resume on her website, or on your state bar’s website.
