The decision to file a bankruptcy case is not an easy one. Bankruptcy law is complex and often bewildering, even to other lawyers who do not practice bankruptcy law. You need someone who can analyze your particular situation and provide you with the information you need in order to make the correct decision for you and your family. You need a lawyer who has the experience and knowledge to counsel you through one of the most difficult and stressful times in your life. Mr. Bolger has over twenty years of experience practicing before federal bankruptcy courts. He is a skilled negotiator and trial lawyer.
A successful bankruptcy lawyer anticipates events before they happen, advises clients of potential pitfalls, and navigates the often stressful bankruptcy process. Clients should have an experienced and knowledgeable lawyer represent them at all times. They do not need an lawyer who is learning about bankruptcy law at their expense.
Mr. Bolger believes the best bankruptcy lawyers have a well-rounded background, since bankruptcy law often involves other areas of the law such as real estate law, family and divorce law, elder law, criminal law, trial practice, and personal injury law. A lawyer who has only practiced bankruptcy law may not have the depth of knowledge possessed by a lawyer who has also practiced in these other areas of the law.
You need a lawyer who will look out for your best interests. For example, the decision as to what type of bankruptcy to file is of utmost importance. Mr. Bolger has seen numerous examples of people who were advised by other lawyers to file a Chapter 13 case, when the correct advice would have been to file a Chapter 7 case. The clients had no idea they were being given the wrong advice. Their best interests were not being represented by the lawyers who gave them such advice.
Finally, Mr. Bolger has noticed a phenomenon he first saw in the early 1990's, when the economy last suffered a significant decline in the real estate market. There are many lawyers. One thing they can all do is read, and they read that bankruptcy case filings are on the increase. Consequently, it seems the number of lawyers claiming to be bankruptcy lawyers is also on the increase. There is no substitute for years of practice and experience. No amount of flashy advertising or flamboyant claims of expertise can take the place of years of practice and hard work before the bankruptcy courts, trustees, and judges. While the general public may be misled by such advertising, these bankruptcy professionals are not. Choose your bankruptcy lawyer wisely. It is a decision which can have a dramatic impact on the success of your case and your financial future.
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