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Law Office of Erin Bradley McAleer

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Bankruptcy Law Firm, Traffic Infractions, Business Formation

“She was able to get me the ideal outcome for my case, but also didnt just tell me what I wanted to hear and was very honest with me, ultimately saved me from five years in prison!”

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Navigate Law Group

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Employment Law, Personal Injury Law, Alcohol Law

“They assisted me in filling out the forms required, and made sure that I understood what was required and the steps that needed to happen after our meeting.”

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Grapevine Legal Bankruptcy Lawyer

(43)

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Patient

“I made a phone call and left a message and within half an hour he had called me back and after our conversation I knew I had made the right choice to call him.”

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Hackett Law Firm

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Job

“I wanted to take a moment to express my respect and gratitude for the superb professionalism and kind approach provided by Ryan Hackett and his wonderful staff.”

FAQs

How long does a bankruptcy last?

From filing to discharge a Chapter 7 lasts as little as 3 months. A chapter 13 may last between 3 and 5 years. A good attorney should be able to tell you at the initial consultation how long a chapter 13 would last if you file that type of bankruptcy.

Will Everyone Know About My Bankruptcy?

Generally, only your creditors are informed of your bankruptcy filing. Bankruptcy is a public record so the filings are available to be found. However, a person would either need to do a public bankruptcy search on PACER (and have an account) to find out about your bankruptcy. Unless you owe your employer money, they would not know about a chapter 7 bankruptcy. However, if you file chapter 13 they would likely know because the chapter 13 payments come out of your paychecks in form of a wage deduction. Federal Laws prohibit employers from discriminating against you based on a bankruptcy filing.

If I filed bankruptcy in the past, can I file again?

Yes, but there may be some timing issues. You cannot get a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case if you have filed (and received a discharge) in a prior chapter 7 that was filed within the past 8 years. However, you are able to refile a chapter 13 which may be a good way to stop garnishments, get creditors off your back, etc. even if you are not eligible for a chapter 7 due to a prior filing.

How do I know if Bankruptcy is Right for Me?

If you find yourself struggling with any type of debt and having trouble making ends meet, it makes a lot of sense to at least explore the option of bankruptcy. The best way to determine if bankruptcy is right for you is to do a little bit of research, and then meet with a local, experienced bankruptcy attorney to go over your options. Most of us offer free consultations and are happy to discuss your situation and explore options to help you get some debt relief.

Can bankruptcy help with tax debt?

In certain cases, taxes may be able to be discharged in a Washington Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The general rule is that the taxes must be due more than 3 years ago, actually filed by the debtor on time, or at least filed 2 years before the bankruptcy, and assessed more than 240 days (8 months) ago. Also, there must be no fraud or willful evasion. These rules can be tricky, so if you have tax debt is it important to seek the advice from an experienced professional to discuss your tax options in bankruptcy. Even if you are unable to discharge the taxes in full a chapter 13 may help to get the taxes paid back without further interest or penalties.

More information can also be found on the FAQ page of our website.

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Beaty Hatch

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Estate Planning, Family Law, Bankruptcy Law

“He's a very nice man and he always made me feel comfortable and so much better when I was nervous and scared and made sure that I understood everything that was being said by the other Attorney's involved in my case.”

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Brian Walker LAW Firm

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“Brian Walker and his paralegal are one of the best teams out there - they worked extremely hard on a case day and night for almost two years and finally brought the truth and justice to the forefront.”

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Columbia River Law Group

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“She will go out of her way to meet with you in your area so don't let the Vancouver address scare you away, We live in Milwaukie Oregon and we only had to drive to Vancouver one time.”

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Timothy J. Dack

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Litigation, Business Law, Real Estate Attorney

“I will be referring friends and family, because I know they will be very well taken care of in situations like this and more.”

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Nellor Law Office

(1)

“Very personable & he makes sure to answer all your questions.”

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Richard Ross Attorney At Law

(2)

“Nice fast and patient good with bankruptcy cases had no problems.”

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Law Office of Kalkadora Thangkhiew

“Built on intensive attention to crucial details we give to clients' legal issues, you can be sure that you will be taken care of properly when you come to us. We always begin with a Free Consultation that allows us to get to know each other. We want ...”

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Reid Law

(3)

Family Law
Review
Custody

“I wish I found him 13yrs ago in California,my daddy daughter relationship would definitely be better if I did...”

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Elzinga & Associates

(50)

Medical Malpractice, Auto Accident Attorney, Personal Injury Attorney

“When I shared the details of my personal injury, Ronn absorbed every detail, asked questions I didn't know needed answering and delivered the results I needed.”

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The Law Offices of Alexzander C. J. Adams

(50)

Duii Defense Lawyer Beaverton, Oregon, Bankruptcy

“Thank you Alex and everyone who helped me with my bankruptcy even though it's a bit embarrassing to put this of publicly but I must say I was skeptical because I have never done it before …they assured me everything was gonna be ok and answered all m...”

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Brian Wheeler Attorney At Law

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“He is careful as well as caring, and he puts you at ease with confidence in his ability to manage what can feel like a daunting and difficult time of life.”

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Law Offices of Adam M. Weiner

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“I was in debt and not sure which way to go and Adam helped me out guiding me the right direction and after 2 years, I was able to buy a house and I rebuilt my credit and I'm financially in a better place because of him.”

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Zaro Law

(49)

File
Credit
Feeling

“I was in very stressful and desperate situation and she helped me get a new start and I believe she went above and beyond the normal bankruptcy lawyer.”

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Jessica Nomie Law

(49)

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Small Business Law, Rebuild Credit

“Bankruptcy is already a scary a frustrating process to go through and Jessica made it less scary and frustrating through all of her knowledge and patience.”

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Lyndon Ruhnke

(30)

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, Debt Settlement

“He is extremely knowledgeable about the law, but more importantly he was genuinely interested delivering excellent service which gave me the confidence I needed to move forward.”

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Olsendaines

(50)

Tunnel
Questions
Financial

“It was a hard decision for us to file bankruptcy but the firm made the process go smooth and easy, they were very understanding and knowledgeable every step of the way.”

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Hackett Law Firm

(50)

Scared
Emails
Communication

“And special shout out to Paula, who answered all my questions promptly, thoroughly and patiently, and I'm the sort of person who second guesses everything so there were quite a few!”

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Michael D. O'Brien & Associates

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Assets
Team
Matter

“All who are able to work with him have said that I am 100% correct in saying that after your first meeting with him, you feel like you have a new lease on life.”

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Hutchinson Legal Services

(47)

Foreclosures

“Thanks Scott you & your secretary Ali are wonderful & really organized and helpful & experts, you made my case with your experience very easily and smooth”

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Christopher J. Kane

(48)

Plan
Knowledge
Financial

“He was able to get all the required documents into the court as quickly as possible by allowing me to complete the pre-credit counseling course right there in his office and had the case filed the same day.”

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Average Cost	$1212
Minimum cost	$909
Maximum cost	$4846
Avg Per Hour Rates	$455

Best Bankruptcy Lawyers in Vancouver, WA

The highest-rated Financial Restructuring & Creditor-Debtor Law companies out of 200 vetted & reviewed in the Vancouver area.

Law Office of Erin Bradley McAleer

Navigate Law Group

Grapevine Legal Bankruptcy Lawyer

Hackett Law Firm

Beaty Hatch

Brian Walker LAW Firm

Columbia River Law Group

Timothy J. Dack

Nellor Law Office

Richard Ross Attorney At Law

Law Office of Kalkadora Thangkhiew

Reid Law

Elzinga & Associates

The Law Offices of Alexzander C. J. Adams

Brian Wheeler Attorney At Law

Law Offices of Adam M. Weiner

Zaro Law

Jessica Nomie Law

Lyndon Ruhnke

Olsendaines

Hackett Law Firm

Michael D. O'Brien & Associates

Hutchinson Legal Services

Christopher J. Kane

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