By: How Much Does Bankruptcy Cost? at Bankruptcy Law Network - Real Lawyers, Real Solutions

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 13:29:22 +0000

[...] You can get some great advice on how to choose a bankruptcy attorney here.� You should also bear in mind that hiring a lawyer is one example of getting what you pay for.� Most attorney fees are based, at least in part, on the experience of the lawyer.� An experienced attorney will be also able to estimate the amount of work that your case requires, and will charge you accordingly.� Obviously, you don’t want to pay a fee based on more work than is necessary in your case.� On the other hand, if an attorney is charging you too little, is he really going to be available to answer your questions and help you through the process?� Recently a prospective client told me he had seen another lawyer, whose fees were lower than mine, and asked me to match the lower quote.� I explained why I did not think that would adequately compensate me for the work required, and he asked “Don’t you want to be competitive?”� My reply was that I’d rather be competent. When I meet with a prospective client and quote a fee, I can often make suggestions about how to pay the fees.� After discussing the client’s goals, I may be able to advise how to budget for payment of fees, or which assets should be used to pay fees.� In most cases, I will allow a client to pay in installments, but that delays filing a case.� I can also identify those clients who qualify for assistance through legal aid, or through a program of the South Carolina Bar that finds volunteer attorneys to handle cases for no fee. [...]

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