Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Pennsylvania

Re: Bankruptcy

You are permitted to file pro se (without an attorney). Should your filing not include all the necessary forms, the court will issue a deficiency notice and give you an opportunity to file whatever is missing. At the creditors' meeting, the Trustee will let you know if any forms need corrections and you will have an opportunity to make them.

If you decide you need legal representation, feel free to contact me to discuss.

Re: Bankruptcy

I do not recommend doing it yourself for many reasons. One reason is that the bankruptcy code is a federal law and bankruptcies are overseen by the U.S. Trustee's office. That is a division of the department of justice. You may make an error which may be inadvertent and the Trustee could take the position that you did so intentionally. If the Trustee succeeds in proving his point, which is likely if you are unrepresented, then you could face criminal charges for committing a bankruptcy crime.

I enjoy numerous referrals from many attorneys who do not practice bankruptcy specifically because it is a precise law. A mistake could result in the above, or at the least, the loss of the case.

Feel free to call or E-mail me for a free initial consult.