Ann Arbor Bankruptcy Lawyers

Ypsilanti bankruptcy lawyer helping Ann Arbor & Washtenaw County

What to look for during your intial consultation

If you are just beginning your search for a qualified Ypsilanti or Ann Arbor bankruptcy lawyer, please see our comparison checklist for selecting a bankruptcy attorney in Ann Arbor or Ypsilanti.  Then, when you have selected your bankruptcy lawyer, use the information on this page to prepare for your first meeting at a bankruptcy law firm.

Bankruptct lawyer consultation - What to bring

Bring your notepad and pen to take notes and jot down action items to prepare for follow-up meetings with your Ann Arbor or Ypsilanti bankruptcy lawyer. Also, gather as much of these documents as possible to help your Ann Arbor bankruptcy lawyer properly evaluate your bankruptcy case and determine whether Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Ann Arbor is best for you.

• Your list of prepared questions—see recommended list of questions for bankruptcy lawyers in Ypsilanti below
• Identification—driver's license or passport and Social Security card
• Proof of income for the past seven months—including pay stubs, bonuses, commissions, child support, alimony, rental income, unemployment income, social security payments, pension income, dividends, and monthly profit/loss statements if you own a business
• Banking records for the last two months—bank, credit union, or other financial institution monthly statements
• Income tax returns for the last 2 years
• Household expenses—mortgage or rent, utilities, transportation, alimony or child support payments, TV/cable service, household maintenance, food, clothes, laundry, medical, recreation, donations, insurance, and pet care
• Debt account statements—credit cards, medical bills, loans, and lawsuits
• Property documents—including stocks, mutual funds, IRAs, 401(k), and other retirement assets

Bankruptcy lawyers in Ypsilanti & Ann Arbor

Questions to ask

• How many years of experience do the Ypsilanti or Ann Arbor bankruptcy lawyers have?
• How much of that experience is in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti region?
• What kind of bankruptcy work have they done in the past?
• What percent of their current practice is focused on bankruptcy?
• Can they cite examples of positive results they have achieved for clients in circumstances similar to yours?
• What are their rates, and how do they handle billing?
• Who in the law firm will be handling the bulk of my casework?
• What can they tell your about the skills and experience of anyone else on their staff who will be working on your case?
• If you have more questions, what is the best way to contact them?

Bankruptcy lawyers

Get help today

When looking for bankruptcy lawyers in Ann Arbor, put your trust in The Law Offices of John R. Bailey to be certain that you are working with an experienced, local, proven, and affordable bankruptcy lawyer. Contact The Law Offices of John R. Bailey to schedule a free consultation.  Serving counties of Washtenaw, Wayne, Oakland, Monroe, Lenawee & Livingston.