Why Do I Have to Give an Attorney my Name and Social Security Number Before He/She Will See Me?
By Pamela Stewart, Attorney at Law on Aug 24, 2007 in General Bankruptcy Information
Recently a potential client had an appointment to see me about filing bankruptcy. But the debtor refused to give me his name and social security number and to fill out my initial questionaire. Unfortunately, I had to refuse to see him. If someone is unwilling to give me basic information to help him/her analysis his/her situation, I can only assume I will not be given all the facts to adequately advice him/her how to proceed in their situation. I, as an attorney, cannot safely recommend to someone a plan of action, particularly bankruptcy, without a throrough knowledge of the facts.
I am also required to check to see if the client has filed for bankruptcy before. In order to do this, I must have the person’s name and social security number.
Don’t waste your time or the attorneys time if you are unwilling to be completely forthright with the attorney.
If you liked that post, then try these...
Do I have online access to my chapter 13 bankruptcy case? by Jill Michaux, Kansas Bankruptcy Attorney
Unemployment Not Included In Means Test Income by L. Jed Berliner, Springfield Bankruptcy Attorney
Is my spouse responsible for my debt? by Eugene S. Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy Attorney
Does eBay Income Count as Income for Bankruptcy Purposes? by Jonathan Ginsberg, Atlanta Bankruptcy Attorney
Giving Away Your Money Before Filing Bankruptcy and Lying on Your Paperwork May Land You In Jail by Jill Michaux, Kansas Bankruptcy Attorney
Popularity: 2% [?]
You must be logged in to post a comment.