Bankruptcy Law
Understand the fundamentals of bankruptcy law in the United States—key concepts, typical disputes, and how to protect your rights.
Quick Facts
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 13
- Automatic stay
- Means test
- Debt discharge
When do you need a lawyer?
If your health, liberty, finances, or immigration status are at stake, a licensed attorney can safeguard your interests, build evidence, and navigate procedure.
Tip: Keep records (contracts, bills, medical notes, letters). Deadlines like statutes of limitation can be short.
What a Bankruptcy Law attorney does
Case Evaluation
Assess facts, legal claims, defenses, and expected outcomes.
Strategy
Choose negotiation, settlement, or litigation to optimize timelines and cost.
Evidence
Gather records, expert opinions, discovery responses, and sworn testimony.
Procedure
Handle filings, deadlines, hearings, motions, and trial preparation.
Resolution
Secure settlement, judgment, or administrative outcome where applicable.