How to Choose a Bankruptcy Attorney
Filing for bankruptcy is an important decision and choosing the right bankruptcy attorney is easily as important. After all, in the complicated and potentially stressful arena of bankruptcy law, you want to be sure that the person you hire has what it takes to get you through the process as smoothly as possible.
At the Phoenix, Arizona, law office of Joseph C. McDaniel, P.C., we have the experience to handle any bankruptcy related issue you may have. Our attorney, Joseph C. McDaniel, is recognized by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization as a Bankruptcy Specialist. Our clients also appreciate the casual, low-stress atmosphere at our office.
We certainly hope you will contact us as part of your search for a bankruptcy attorney, but we also want to give you some general information about what to look for in a quality bankruptcy attorney.
Finding the Right Attorney for You
There are a number of good resources on the Internet to help you narrow the field of competitors before you start calling attorneys or making office visits. Some of the better lawyer directories have excellent rating systems that include input from both peers and customers.
Below are some resources regarding attorneys that our clients have found reliable over the years:
Findlaw.com: An easy to use directory of lawyers across the United States. Search by practice area, location or the attorney's name. There is also an option to have a lawyer contact you and provide information about your case.
Martindale-Hubbell: One of the most recognized peer review rating systems for lawyers in the country. An AV rating* is the top rating anyone can get through this system. You can search by name, location, practice area and bar admissions and other criteria.
Avvo.com: A great resource that allows peers and clients alike to rate and review attorneys. A 10.0 is the top rating for any attorney on Avvo.
Super Lawyers: An annual directory of lawyers who have been recognized by their peers for professional achievement.
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Contact our office today to set up an appointment. We are located next to the Arizona Biltmore golf resort. Call 602-297-3025 or send us an email to get started.
We are a debt relief agency. We help individuals and businesses file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
*CV, BV, and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies.
Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.
