When an individual debtor can no longer meet his or her financial obligations, he or she may seek protection through a bankruptcy proceeding in Dallas County, Texas.
When an individual files for bankruptcy, he or she will usually file for either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
Under a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the debtor's nonexempt assets are liquidated and his or her debts are paid off. Debts remaining after all nonexempt assets are liquidated are usually discharged.
Under a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the debtor is put on a court-ordered payment plan. Contact a bankruptcy attorney for legal advice on filing a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
Board Certification in Consumer Bankruptcy Law - The American Board of Certification (ABC) is accredited by the ABA to certify attorneys as specialists in consumer bankruptcy law.
NACBA serves the needs of consumer bankruptcy attorneys and works to protect the rights of consumer debtors.
Dallas Bar Lawyer Referral Service - The Dallas Bar Association operates a non-profit Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) that helps the public find a qualified attorney throughout Dallas and the surrounding areas in Plano County and Collins County, Texas. The Lawyer Referral Service requires a $20 consultation fee for a referral to a local attorney experienced in the needed practice area. In exchange for the $20 consultation fee you can receive a 30 minute consultation an attorney serving on the appropriate panel of the LRS.