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WashingtonConsumer Bankruptcy Lawyers in Whatcom County, Washington

When an individual debtor can no longer meet his or her financial obligations, he or she may seek protection through a bankruptcy proceeding in Whatcom County, Washington.

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.

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Steven Charles Hathaway

Steven Charles Hathaway
PO Box 2147
Bellingham, WA
Licensed for 29 years, Steven Charles Hathaway is a Bankruptcy lawyer... read more >

Thomas Eugene Lester

Thomas Eugene Lester
Lester & Associates
119 N Commercial St Ste 175
Bellingham, WA 98225
Licensed for 38 years, Thomas Eugene Lester is a Bankruptcy and Estate and Probate Law lawyer... read more >

Jacob D Degraaff

Jacob D Degraaff
Henry & DeGraaff, P.S.
301 Prospect St
Bellingham, WA 98225
Licensed for 19 years, Jacob D Degraaff is a Bankruptcy and Real Estate Law lawyer... read more >

Terrence Todd Egland

Terrence Todd Egland
CSD Attorneys At Law
1500 Railroad Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
Licensed for 19 years, Terrence Todd Egland is a Business Law and Environmental Law lawyer who attended Washington and Lee University Schoo... read more >

James Arthur Sturdevant

James Arthur Sturdevant
119 N Commercial St Ste 235
Bellingham, WA 98225
Licensed for 46 years, James Arthur Sturdevant is a Business Law and Consumer Law lawyer... read more >

James Patrick Sutton

James Patrick Sutton
The Law Office of J. Patrick Sutton
103 E Holly St UNIT 409
Bellingham, WA 98225
Licensed for 17 years, James Patrick Sutton is a Criminal Defense and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended Duke Law School... read more >

Paul Richmond

Paul Richmond
119 N Commercial St #620
Bellingham, WA 98225
Licensed for 22 years, Paul Richmond is a Business Law and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Robert A Wolle

Robert A Wolle
Tario & Associates, P.S.
119 N Commercial St Ste 1000
Bellingham, WA 98225
Licensed for 44 years, Robert A Wolle is a Family Law and Bankruptcy lawyer... read more >

Megan Nicole Yeates

Megan Nicole Yeates
Keating & Lyden LLC
119 N Commercial St Suite 910
Bellingham, WA 98225
Licensed for 16 years, Megan Nicole Yeates is a Criminal Defense and Bankruptcy lawyer... read more >
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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.



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National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

NACBA serves the needs of consumer bankruptcy attorneys and works to protect the rights of consumer debtors.


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