The first step to filing bankruptcy in the "heart of Dixie" is to retain an Alabama bankruptcy lawyer.
Here you will find the following:
To find an Alabama bankruptcy lawyer, one of the best resources is referrals from others. However, if you are at a loss as to where to begin, a good starting place is to contact your local county bar association or the Alabama State Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service:
Alabama State Bar
Lawyer Referral Service
415 Dexter Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36104
(800) 392-5660
The Lawyer Referral Service will be able to provide you with names and contact information for Alabama lawyers that not only practice bankruptcy, but who are also licensed members in good standing.
Based on income, free bankruptcy advice and representation may also be obtained from various organizations throughout the state:
For more information regarding these and other organizations, visit the American Bar Association's Consumers' Guide to Legal Help.
Bankruptcy is a complex, legal matter. Many people delay hiring an attorney, or even try to go through the process without one, for various reasons. However, fear of inadequate representation should not be one of those reasons.
Every Alabama bankruptcy lawyer is required to adhere to the Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct. These ethical standards require that your attorney handle your case in a professional and competent manner.
In the unlikely event that your case is not handled in an ethical manner, you do have rights. You may want to start by first contacting the Alabama State Bar's Center for Professional Responsibility:
Alabama State Bar
Center for Professional Responsibility
415 Dexter Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-1515
The Bar Association also has an online brochure detailing the process for filing a complaint.
Visit the Alabama Bankruptcy Resources Page for Related Information
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