Legal Question in Bankruptcy in New York

What should I expect to pay for a bankruptcy?

I plan to file bankruptcy in New York and am about to shop for represenation. I've never hired an attorney so I don't know what the going rate for fees are -- some help please? Also, how much should I expect to pay in court costs, etc? What are the "etc"?


Asked on 12/06/97, 10:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Hayes The Law Office of John M. Hayes

Expect to pay for bankruptcy

(1) Unless there's been a very recent change, the filing fee is $175.00, and this is the only court cost.(2) Atty's fee varies from practitioner to practitioner &, of course, the complexity of your particular financial situation has a bearing. I would *guesstimate* that $600.00 would be rockbottom minimum. Some "legal aid-type" programs will help with bankruptcy _if_ you are @ pennyless.

-> these musings are, you know, just a "seat-of-the-pants" analysis & are NOT intended to be construed as / understood as / utilized as Legal Advice & Counsel <-

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Answered on 12/08/97, 1:57 pm


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