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You are not alone.

Data and statistics on Personal and Corporate bankruptcy filings are available on the U.S. Courts website. The increase from 26,661 bankruptcy filings in 2009 to 37,094 in 2010 represents a dramatic increase of 39.1%. This upswell of bankruptcy filings represents an increase across socio-economic levels. In short, you are not alone. Times are tough for everyone. The influx of new bankruptcy cases has been widely reported in news cycles for well over a year. Bankruptcy may be a solution for you, but the best way to know is to inform yourself. Our offices offer a free consultation with a professional bankruptcy attorney who can answer all your questions. Call now to arrange an appointment. In Northern California call (415) 282-8960.

Your First Attorney?

As with most of our clients, this is most likely the first time you will have hired an attorney. Bankruptcy is more than just filling out forms. Choosing the right approach and the right attorney will insure that everything you worked hard for is protected and you get back on your feet fast. Our free consultation will help you understand your options. When you hire our offices to represent you, Richard A. La Cava will be your legal representative in your bankruptcy and we will not only guide you through the bankruptcy process but we will also complete all the legal documents required by the court. Through the length of your bankruptcy, we will represent you to your creditors - so they call and send their notices to us not you.

Number of California Bankruptcy Filings in 2010 (vs. 2009.)

Bankruptcy Can Do A Lot For You.

Bankruptcy can stop a foreclosure on your home, eliminate your second mortgage, reduce tax levies, eliminate your debt, avoid repossessions, end threatening phone calls, and much more. Bankruptcy represents a new start for people whose financial burdens cannot be remedied on their own.

A Successful Bankruptcy.

Bankruptcy is more than just filling out forms – choosing the right approach is vital. Our offices will protect the things you worked so hard to earn, and we will get you back on your feet fast. Since each one of our client's financial circumstances is as unique as yours, you will receive expert bankruptcy guidance tailored to your individual situation.

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Do you know the difference between a Homestead Exemption, and an Automobile Exemption, and a Wildcard Exemption? Which Exemptions should you chose to file? Do you know how the value of one exemption can effect the value of another exemption? No? Why should you! This is why you hire a successful attorney with years of experience. The goal of your bankruptcy is to allow you to recover from your financial burden quickly and efficiently. You need a professional on your side.

More & More Options!

Planning the best path through bankruptcy is not a simple task. From the very beginning - in your free attorney consultation - we will help you understand your choices, help you avoid bad ramifications, and advise you about the best bankruptcy options. For over 25 years we have formed bankruptcies which have prepared our clients for a new fiscal life. Our goal is to place you in a position to ensure your financial recovery.

Northern California Bankruptcy Filings by County in 2010 (vs. 2009.)