In today’s economic environment, debtors in bankruptcy is a fact of business that landlords and other small business creditors must be prepared to face. In bankruptcy court, time is literally money because the failure to take the appropriate steps in the right way and at the time may result in the permanent waiver of your right to assert your claims or challenge the discharge of your debts. Don’t make that mistake and lose the right to assert yourself in bankruptcy court — call me as soon as you find out your tenant or other debtor is in bankruptcy. I represent property owners, foreclosure purchasers and small businesses.
I practice in the Central District of California only. My fees are:
Initial consultation: free for 10 minutes by phone, or 1 case assessment by email in response to a contact form inquiry. The purpose of the consultation is to assess the situation and see if I can help you. I will not strategize the case for you over the phone or by email and if you want additional coaching or guidance without retaining me, I will provide such information in an in-person consultation.
In person consultations: $125 per hour for any part of each hour in my office (this fee is not reduced if the consultation lasts for less than a full hour).
$300 for a proof of claim;
$518 for an uncontested motion for relief from stay (includes the court filing cost and postage);
$818 for a contested motion for relief from stay (includes the court filing cost and postage);
$125 per hour plus costs drawn against an advance retainer deposit of $3,500 for adversary proceedings.
All fees and costs are payable in advance by check, cash, or credit card.