It is not uncommon for a debtor to have second thoughts about filing for bankruptcy relief, terminate attorney services prior to filing, and request a refund.  There are many reasons debtors change their mind, such as being persuaded by others that bankruptcy is not in their best interest, finding a cheaper price by less experienced attorneys straight out of school, stepping into newfound wealth with the ability pay their debts, misinformation about its effects on credit, etc. In light of the forgoing, we honor refunds to the extent any remaining fees exist after deduction reasonable compensation for the time spent

Are you committing malpractice? The 2005 BAPCPA amendments has now created a malpractice trap for family law attorneys in 11 USC 523a(15).  Failing to take this new provision into account could expose an attorney to liability risks.

Often our clients and other debtors want a simple visual to understand how procedurally a chapter 7 operates.   Accordingly, I have created an easy to follow flow chart to better help you understand how chapter 7 works in a nutshell.  By clicking this chapter 7 flowchart,  you will see how the typical chapter 7 proceeds at Doan Law Firm, LLP.  Over 95% of our chapter 7 cases are handled in this fashion, and if you file your case with our firm, chances are your case will proceed in the exact same fashion. Written by Michael G. Doan–  Owner of the

Security Clearances and Bankruptcy So what happens to your security clearance when you file for bankruptcy protection?  Is it now gone or revoked forever? Is it lowered?  Is your employment affected?  WIll you lose your job or be demoted?  Does your salary decrease? In almost all cases, the answer is “No.”