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Bankruptcy Attorneys for Akron, Canton, Cleveland, and Youngstown Ohio
Experienced bankruptcy Attorney James F. Hausen has handled over 2,000 cases. He does only consumer bankruptcies and has filed thousands of them for residents of Northeast Ohio. At Hausen Law, we offer our clients the option to meet with us in person, by telephone or via video conference. Please contact us if you’d like to discuss your options.
Bankruptcy News & Resources
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Bankruptcy Questions Answered: Can I File Bankruptcy After Running Up Credit Card Debt?
Can I file for bankruptcy after the holidays because of credit card debt?
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How Big is My Household?
This vital number is at the heart of any bankruptcy proceeding. Here’s the truth about household size and bankruptcy from a chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer.
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Bankruptcy Questions Answered: Should I File for Bankruptcy? – Advantages and Benefits
Could there be ways that a bankruptcy filing could be strategic? The short answer: yes! In this article we’ll get into some of the immediate and long term advantages and benefits that a bankruptcy attorney can help you to take advantage of.
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Top 5 Reasons for a Bankruptcy Filing
Some of the root causes of bankruptcy are out of the average person’s control, and more often than not several factors combine to create a financial circumstance that feels hopeless. But this is why bankruptcy was created–it’s a safeguard and a way to start anew. Here are the top 5 reasons that people find themselves facing bankruptcy.
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Bankruptcy Questions Answered: What is a Preference Payment in Bankruptcy?
If you find yourself staring down insurmountable debt, a natural reaction could be to throw whatever money you do have toward one or more creditors in a desperate attempt to solve the problem. The sooner you make one source of debt disappear, the quicker you can get on the road to financial recovery, right? Well, as with so many things, the answer is that it depends on several factors–a major one being if you end up needing to or are already planning to file for bankruptcy.
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Does Filing For Bankruptcy Affect My Employment Now and in the Future?
You may be wondering if or how a bankruptcy record could affect your future employment opportunities. Taking a comprehensive approach to your current and future financial and employment situation is always a good idea. But before you get overwhelmed, know that with some steady legal advice and a professional by your side, you can successfully navigate through.
Why Choose Us?
We offer free initial consultations by phone or in person and in the evening (by phone) if you prefer.
Our fees are highly competitive and we offer special fee arrangements in appropriate cases. Call and we will be happy to tell you what your case would cost. You can retain us with only a small payment and you can make payments on the rest of the fee before the case is filed. YOU choose the amount and timing of the payments.
If you change your mind about filing before your case is filed, we will retain only the money you paid us that has been earned and will provide you with a complete accounting. The rest will be promptly refunded to you. To file your case, we require you to come to our office only once (to review and sign the papers to be filed). Many attorneys require three or more visits. Of course, you can visit us in person more often if you wish.
After your bankruptcy is over, we will continue to answer questions about your bankruptcy even years later at no extra charge. You can always call on us.
We offer an unusually high level of expertise in chapter 13 bankruptcies, having two employees (attorney and paralegal) who are experienced former employees of the Chapter 13 Trustee. This is an important advantage you will not find in other firms.
We do not try to sell you on bankruptcy. We explain your options and help you make the right decision. If you file, your case will be filed in the federal bankruptcy court, not in your local county court. And we promise you prompt, polite, professional service.
Since the 2005 bankruptcy code changes, it has become more difficult for Akron, Cleveland, Youngstown, and residents all over Northeast Ohio to file for bankruptcy. More people today are attempting to file on their own with do-it-yourself kits and end up regretting the decision of not hiring a locally experienced bankruptcy attorney. There are various types of bankruptcies which is why it is so essential to choose the right bankruptcy lawyer who will provide the kind of experience you need to handle your particular case and determine the proper bankruptcy type that would suit you best. James F. Hausen can educate you about what protection you need for your unique circumstances and work with you to reach the best solution.
To see the Ohio counties whose residents we serve, please go to the Counties We Serve page.
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