Ten Tips on Choosing a Bankruptcy Lawyer

What certifications do you have?
How many bankruptcies have you handled?
How many do you handle in a month or year?
Of those, how many are business filings?
How much access will I have to you during my filing?
If I'm not working directly with you, who will I be working with?
Can I interview the person with whom I would be working?
What time frame do you have for this bankruptcy?
How will the procedure work?

Evaluate the responses thoroughly. As mentioned, bankruptcy law can be a volume business, which means the time you'll actually spend with a specific attorney might be minimal compared to what you spend with a clerk or a paralegal. This is yet another reason to conduct a thorough interview process, and to carefully evaluate the responses. Did each candidate answer you fairly and in sufficient detail? Do both the attorney and the firm have the expertise you need? Do they appear overworked already?

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