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It is important to seek legal bankruptcy advice for two primary reasons. The first reason is that bankruptcy laws are extremely complex and detailed. For example, there are two main types of bankruptcies for consumers, the Chapter 7 and the Chapter 13, and each has different requirements. A business often files a Chapter 11 which is actually a reorganization, but sometimes there are alternatives when trying to avoid a bankruptcy. An experienced attorney can work with a business to review the alternatives during the decision making process. The second main reason that getting legal advice is so important is that an attorney can help the client negotiate the best terms allowed per the law by serving as the intermediary between the client and the court. Filing a bankruptcy is a major decision and the law is specific on the handling of assets and the discharge of debts.

Fast Facts

  • In 2009 Nevada had the highest per capital bankruptcy rate at 11filings per 1,000 residents
  • Arizona bankruptcy filings increased by 77% in 2009 compared to 2008

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