Bankruptcy
Augusta and Evans, Georgia, Bankruptcy AttorneysThe current economy has placed a strain on many businesses, individuals and families. Rising prices, rising interest rates and tightening availability of credit has decreased the ability of businesses and individuals to maintain their financial obligations. The recent amendments to the Bankruptcy Code have made filing bankruptcy more challenging. However, these amendments have not eliminated the right of businesses, individuals and couples to file bankruptcy to protect their property and to deal with mounting debts. Consumers still have the right to file bankruptcy to protect their automobiles, homes, property and businesses from seizure by creditors and to work out solutions to deal with debt and obtain a fresh financial start. Our bankruptcy attorneys are certified by the American Board of Certification as Consumer Bankruptcy Law Specialists and Business Bankruptcy Law Specialists to deal with the new and complex Bankruptcy laws to provide maximum relief from debts and to protect your assets. There are several different chapters of Bankruptcy are available to businesses and individuals. General information regarding each available chapter can be obtained from the Bankruptcy Court. For a list of the terms and phrases that are often used in relation to a bankruptcy case, please click here. Debt Consolidation Companies:We will help you compare a bankruptcy option to the services provided by a debt consolidation company to determine what route is best for you. Consumer BankruptcyOften, it is not easy to determine whether an individual will qualify for a Chapter 7, Chapter 13 or Chapter 11 Bankruptcy case. It often requires the client to provide to us a lot of information regarding the client’s assets, income, monthly expenses and debts. To assist us, we have streamlined the process as much as possible to obtain the necessary information to the client and to provide the most reliable advice regarding your rights. For the initial interview, we request that you provide to us the information on our short-form questionnaire. We will review the information provided to us on that short-form questionnaire to address your specific needs and how a bankruptcy case may assist you. You can submit to us that questionnaire at the time you schedule an appointment or via email information@shepardplunkett.com or by fax (706) 868-6788. If you provide this information to us via email or fax prior to scheduling an appointment, a board certified consumer bankruptcy law specialist attorney will contact you to provide you a telephone consultation or schedule an appointment for you to meet in our office. Once a client makes a decision to move forward with a bankruptcy case, we require much more detailed information on our long-form questionnaire. Many of our Frequently Asked Questions are listed below:
Business bankruptcyMost business owners are optimistic with the start-up of their business and look to see their businesses prosper. Unfortunately, many circumstances can affect the profitability of a business, placing the security of the business in danger. When a business is indebted, it may become more difficult to improve the quality of service or product. Ultimately, many businesses in trouble end up filing for bankruptcy. At Shepard, Plunkett, Hamilton & Boudreaux, LLP, our attorneys are board certified business bankruptcy law specialists and we are experienced with the financial difficulties faced by business owners. We can help you restore your business, help make arrangements to reduce and eliminate debt, or file bankruptcy on behalf of a business. When your business faces financial difficulties, you can prevent additional costs and increasing debt with the assistance of an experienced business bankruptcy attorney. Contact us if you are interested in preventing or filing bankruptcy on behalf of your business. Despite many attempts to maintain a profitable business, the best option for your financial security may be bankruptcy. When you feel the pressure of creditors and are feeling the burden of debt resulting from your business, it may be appropriate to file either a Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 business or corporate bankruptcy. If filing is necessary, our attorneys will take every step to help you minimize your costs, rehabilitate, and reorganize your business to reduce any debt that would result after your business is closed. Alternatives to bankruptcyif you are not certain about filing bankruptcy, our attorneys can help you work out an alternative such as reorganization, payment plans, creditor work-out agreements, or the restructure of your business operations to improve cash flow. Our attorneys understand your bottom-line and will work with you to restore your business to prevent bankruptcy. Contact an attorney as soon as possible to prevent bankruptcyWhen you feel that your business is in trouble, it is important that you contact a business bankruptcy attorney as soon as possible. Even if you do not want to file bankruptcy for sure, you may be able to take certain actions to protect your future interests and your rights. We can assist you in reorganization, work-outs with creditors, and negotiations to protect your rights. Our business bankruptcy attorney is experienced with all of the following:
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