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Experienced Bankruptcy Services for Consumers and for Businesses
In these times, many individuals and businesses find themselves facing more debt than they can manage. Sometimes, a business or individual only needs more time to work out their problems without the threat of lawsuits, garnishments, repossessions or foreclosures. Clients need lasting solutions, tailored to the clients' needs, to find a new beginning.
Shepard, Plunkett, Hamilton & Boudreaux, LLP, has been serving Eastern Georgia and the CSRA as a bankruptcy law firm for more than 15 years. We have the only lawyer in this area who is a certified specialist in both commercial and business bankruptcy law.
File for Bankruptcy in Georgia
This is a law firm with a personalized approach to our clients. In our initial consultation, you will meet with one of our experienced bankruptcy attorneys, not a paralegal or secretary, so that we can fully understand your situation and advise you how to proceed based upon the unique facts of your case. If you are considering bankruptcy, either call our office in Augusta or Evans, or contact us online.
Consumer Bankruptcy
- Should I file for bankruptcy? — We will analyze your income, expenses, debts, properties and assets, giving you detailed consultation regarding whether bankruptcy is the right choice for you. Many clients prefer to pursue non-bankruptcy options. If non-bankruptcy options are available, we will assist you in pursuing those options, rather than assuming that every client needs to file bankruptcy to resolve their financial issues.
- Preparing to file bankruptcy — We will help you gather the necessary documents like credit reports, paycheck stubs and tax returns, then we will compile and prepare the documents for filing with the bankruptcy courts.
- Chapter 7 bankruptcy — Have your unsecured debts totally discharged while protecting your important assets such as your house, car, retirement plans and personal property. We will also explain which debts are dischargeable or nondischargeable.
- Chapter 13 bankruptcy — Restructure and reorganize your debt to catch up past due mortgage payments, prevent a repossession of your automobile, handle IRS tax debts, or to deal with other financial restructuring issues.
- Foreclosure and repossession assistance — Stop home foreclosure and keep your car, through bankruptcy or through negotiations with creditors for reinstatement of your loans.
- Stop creditor harassment — Make your creditors call your lawyer instead of you; understand your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and prevent litigation, foreclosure and repossession.
- Life and credit after filing bankruptcy — Retain your privacy, reduce damage to your credit score, and get credit again after you have declared bankruptcy.
- Stop garnishment of wages — Protect your income from garnishment from judgment creditors.
- Bankruptcy FAQs — Answers to some frequently asked questions about bankruptcy.
- Landlord and tenant issues — Terms commonly used in reference to landlord tenant issues in bankruptcy.
- Military personnel issues — Bankruptcy issues related to military personnel, federal contractors and federal employees.
Business Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 bankruptcy — Reorganize your businesses debts, and keep your business afloat.
- Creditors' rights — Learn your rights and collect your debts concerning lease and rental properties, divorce decrees and debts incurred by fraud.
Get Experienced, Specialized Bankruptcy Help With a Personalized Approach
Facing bankruptcy is a challenging event, whether you need bankruptcy help for yourself or your business. That is why we insist on giving a personalized approach to our legal services. Rather than giving you the quickest, easiest answer, we take the time to help you find the solution that is right for you, for a lasting new beginning. Contact us today to schedule an initial consultation with one of our experienced Augusta bankruptcy lawyers.
