Unbiased Guide to Finding Cheap Bankruptcy Lawyers

Are you seeking a remedy to eliminate your debt? There is hope! Finding cheap bankruptcy lawyers is easier than you think. There are many bankruptcy lawyer directory that you can search to get the best lawyer that is within your pocket’s reach. Here are the top 3 resources that are free to use.

LexisNexis’ Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Network located in lawyers.com

This is LexisNexis’ online version of Martindale-Hubbell comprehensive attorney directory.

  1. Use the “Lawyer Search” to find a lawyer from over one million lawyers and law firms in their searchable database.
  2. Under the “Lawyer/Law Firm or Area of Law” search field type in ‘bankruptcy’.
  3. Type your city under the “City” input box and select your state.
  4. Don’t forget to change the country to “United States”.
  5. Click the “GO” button and you should see your list of bankruptcy lawyers.
  6. If the list is too little, then you can widen your search criteria by removing the city on the search box. You can also use the adjacent towns near you. Make sure that you select attorneys or law firms that handle consumer bankruptcy.

Use Google Maps located in maps.google.com

  1. Key in the search term “low cost bankruptcy attorneys” in the search field. Add your city, state, and zip code to make the output more accurate.
  2. Click the “Search Maps” button or press “Enter” on your keyboard.
  3. Google will now give you a list of law firms that matches your search query.
  4. You will see a map with markers on it. Click any of the marker and you will see the actual web site address, phone number, and local address . You can also perform the above technique using Yahoo! Local located in local.yahoo.com

Thomson Reuters’ FindLaw located in lawyers.findlaw.com

This is the online version of West Legal Directory of lawyers.

  1. Use the “Search for a Lawyer” to search their online database.
  2. Under the “Legal Issue” search box type in ‘bankruptcy’.
  3. Type in your city under the “Location” field.
  4. Don’t forget to include your state and zip code. It will make the query output more accurate.
  5. Press “Enter” or click the “Find lawyers” button. You will then be presented with a list of bankruptcy lawyers.
  6. If the list is too little, then you can widen your search criteria by removing the city on the search field. You can also use the adjacent towns close to you.
  7. Take note of the entries that have “offers free consultation” mark. They are the attorneys that you should prioritize on your list.

There is a Shortcut Way of Getting This Done

Let us assume for a minute you were able to find 10-20 candidates using the above resources. You then phone each one on your list. Assuming you can explain your money troubles to one attorney in 30 mins, it will take you 300 minutes or five hours for 10 lawyers and ten hours if you have twenty on your list! Try to imagine yourself babbling out for ten straight hours.

Don’t you think it’s too wearisome to do it that way? What if I tell you there is a smarter method? The REAL SECRET in getting hold of cheap bankruptcy lawyers is to search legal networks. Wherein you use a single internet form and your case is forwarded to every member on the network. Those that are interested to take your case will respond to you or even call you. You’re now in a better position to negotiate the legal fees before you actually employ the lawyer.

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