When a person or business is completely overwhelmed by financial obligation and can no longer meet them - often by no fault of their own - the law provides that they can find a way out through bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy is governed by federal law. Bankruptcy matters are heard in a federal court. Different types of bankruptcy include Chapter 13 debt repayment plans, Chapter 7 debt discharge plans, or Chapter 11 reorganization plans.
A Orleans Parish, Louisiana bankruptcy lawyer can help his or her client navigate this difficult legal proceeding.
NACBA serves the needs of consumer bankruptcy attorneys and works to protect the rights of consumer debtors.
New Orleans Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service - The New Orleans Bar Association (NOBA) sponsors a Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) for Orleans Parish. The NOBA LRS is a community based service providing unbiased referrals. The attorneys are pre-screened for their qualifications and experience. It receives more than 26,000 calls and e-mails each year. It makes approximately 6,700 referrals each year to local attorneys experienced in the needed practice area of the law. Call the NOBA LRS at 504-561-8828 for more information.