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In today's uncertain economic times, bankruptcy increasingly attracts attention as a financial solution for overwhelmed debtors. This is also true for lawyers who are new to the field of bankruptcy.
Real estate attorneys and business startup attorneys are examples of types of lawyers who have expanded or moved into practicing bankruptcy law. Financial difficulties of their usual clients may mean that fewer people are buying and selling homes or starting new businesses. Attorneys in these and other practice areas become interested in bankruptcy law as they witness their traditional client base diminishing — and turning to bankruptcy — because of debt burdens.
Do You Want Your Bankruptcy Case to Serve as a Guinea Pig for an Attorney New to the Field?
Consumers shopping for bankruptcy attorneys should watch out for unethical practices, including misleading statements about experience. Be aware that some law firms may imply that they are experienced in bankruptcy when in fact their experience lies elsewhere. They may be experienced lawyers, but not experienced bankruptcy lawyers. We believe this is an important distinction.
Do You Value the Reassurance That Experience Has to Offer?
We at Ledford & Wu respect our fellow attorneys who are embarking on bankruptcy law careers, some of them moving from other areas of law. However, we do not approve of lawyers' misrepresentation of themselves as experienced in bankruptcy when they are actually new to the field.
Our Illinois Bankruptcy Lawyers Pursue Excellence and Nothing Less
We know that our own clients value the depth and breadth of our experience in bankruptcy law. Only three lawyers in Chicago are certified in consumer bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification*. Two are partners at Ledford & Wu. This is but one indicator of the reassurance that we offer our clients of our uncommon knowledge and experience in the area of bankruptcy law. As has been the case throughout the years at Ledford & Wu, we accept nothing less than the pursuit of excellence in our knowledge of and practice of bankruptcy law. Illinois debtors who cannot repay their debts rely on this experience as they entrust their financial challenges to our counsel and representation.
Contact an Experienced Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyer
If you are considering bankruptcy and are looking for attorneys who know the intricate ins and outs of Illinois bankruptcy courts and procedures, contact us today. We offer free initial consultations.
*The American Board of Certification is accredited by the American Bar Association and sponsored by the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Commercial Law League of America. Federal law recognizes board certification in bankruptcy. The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law and the certificate, award or recognition is not a requirement to practice law in Illinois.
We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
