Attorney Fees — Straightforward and Fair
We are often asked about advertised attorney fees for Chapter 7 in the $400 to $500 range which you may see on the internet. The two most prominent attorneys advertising this fee NEVER OR RARELY actually charge this fee. They say “no hidden fees’? That’s because the actual higher fee is fully disclosed before you sign up.
We know this to be true because attorney fees are required to be disclosed with the bankruptcy court every time a case is filed. This is a matter of public record on the bankruptcy court’s electronic records system and you can see this for yourself. Therefore, before setting an appointment with a bargain-basement Wal Mart style attorney, you should consider whether the advertised fee is really the fee you are going to pay. And even then, consider what you are going to get for the fee even if the advertised fee actually turns out to be the real fee.
First, we do not get our relationship off on the wrong foot through bait and switch advertising. We don’t get you in the door with a ridiculously low fee then jack it up once you get here.
Second, we do not have a “one fee fits all” philosophy. This is why we offer a free office consultation. By spending half an hour with you, we can get a summary of what makes your case unique, what issues may or may not arise, and what we can expect during the processing of your case.
Third, we offer fair fees. That means that unlike other firms, we actually offer a sliding scale fee stucture. We won’t tell you that our normal fee is set in stone if your income or the facts of your case show that a lower fee is more fair and appropriate. This saves many people hundreds of dollars.
Fourth, there is no “marriage penalty.” We won’t jack your fee up just because you’re filing a joint bankruptcy.
And finally, perhaps most important, we don’t “dabble” in bankruptcy just because it happens to be a hot area of law for attorneys. We have been doing bankruptcy cases for more than 20 years. We understand that there is nothing about bankruptcy practice that is as simple as “filling out a few forms.” If a lawyer can’t identify the potential minefields of a particular case before it is filed, then it is usually too late to correct it after the case is filed.
Failing to recognize particular issues in specific cases — before filing the case — can result in lost money and assets, lost opportunities, and creditor challenges that could have been avoided entirely.
The story is best told by our clients. Let us offer you the chance — free of charge — to make your own informed decision. Contact us for a response during and after hours, seven days a week.
What makes us different?
Experience. You can choose a bankruptcy attorney with little trial experience who was recently licensed during this millennium. Or you can trust your legal affairs to Morris Law Firm, P.C. with over 20 years experience not just in bankruptcy but also as a TRIAL ATTORNEY prepared to litigate any creditor challenges to your case.
Fair Fees. expert advice, and exceptional client service is what keeps our practice thriving on referrals from past satisfied clients.
24/7 email response. We are available to answer your questions not only during business hours. When you retain us as your attorneys, you can communicate with us via electronic mail and, under most circumstances, receive answers to your questions after hours on evenings and on weekends.
Client compassion. By far, the most common comment we receive from clients is a statement similar to this: “Thank you for being so understanding and helping me. You didn’t make me feel like a deadbeat or feel embarrassed like another attorney I talked to.” Client testimonials.