29th Aug 2009
Finding Cheap Bankruptcy Lawyers
Do you feel like your financial state is already beyond repair? There is hope! Finding cheap bankruptcy lawyers is easier than you think. There are many bankruptcy attorney directory that you can search to find the best legal professional that is within your budget. Here are the top 3 resources that are free to use.
Use Google Maps located in maps.google.com
- Type the search phrase “low cost bankruptcy attorneys” in the search box. Add your city, state, and zip code to make the output more accurate.
- Click the “Search Maps” button or press “Enter”.
- Google will now give you a result of law firms that corresponds to your search term.
- You will see a map with markers on it. Click any of the marker and you will see the actual web site address, local address, and phone number. You can also do the above method using Yahoo! Local located in local.yahoo.com
LexisNexis’ Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Network located in lawyers.com
This is LexisNexis’ online version of Martindale-Hubbell comprehensive attorney directory.
- Use the “Lawyer Search” to find an attorney from over one million lawyers and law firms in their online database.
- Under the “Lawyer/Law Firm or Area of Law” search box type in ‘bankruptcy’.
- Type your city under the “City” box and select your state.
- Remember to change the country to “United States”.
- Click the “GO” button and you should have your result of bankruptcy attorneys.
- If the list is too few, then you can widen your search criteria by removing the city on the search field. You can also use the adjacent towns near you. Make sure that you select lawyers or law firms that handle consumer bankruptcy.
Thomson Reuters’ FindLaw located in lawyers.findlaw.com
This is the online version of West Legal Directory of attorneys.
- Use the “Search for a Lawyer” to search their online database.
- Under the “Legal Issue” input field type in ‘bankruptcy’.
- Type in your city under the “Location” input field.
- Remember to include your state and zip code. It will make the search output more accurate.
- Press “Enter” or click the “Find lawyers” button. You will then be presented with a list of bankruptcy lawyers.
- 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 near you.
- Take note of the entries that have “offers free consultation” mark. They are the lawyers that you should prioritize on your list.
There is a Better Way of Doing This
Let’s assume for a moment you were able to find 10-20 prospects using the above resources. You then phone each one on your list. Assuming you are able to discuss your financial troubles to one lawyer in 30 minutes, it will take you 300 minutes or five hours for 10 attorneys and ten hours if you have 20 on your list! Try to imagine yourself blabbing out for 10 straight hours.
Don’t you think it’s too uninteresting to do it that way? What if I tell you there is an easier method? The TRUE SECRET in getting cheap bankruptcy lawyers is to use lawyer networks. Wherein you fill out a single internet form and your case is submitted to every member on the network. Members who are interested to handle your case will reply to you or even call you. You will be in a good position to negotiate the costs before you actually retain the lawyer.
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