Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Firm
Corporations and partnerships must have an attorney to file a bankruptcy case. Individuals, however, may represent themselves in bankruptcy court. While individuals can file a bankruptcy case without an attorney or "pro se," it is extremely difficult to do it successfully.
It is very important that a bankruptcy case be filed and
handled correctly. The rules are very technical, and a misstep may affect a debtor's rights. For example, a debtor whose case is dismissed for failure to file a required document, such as a credit counseling certificate, may lose the right to file another case or lose protections in a later case, including the benefit of the automatic stay. Bankruptcy has long-term financial and legal consequences - hiring a competent attorney is strongly recommended.
As noted by the U.S. Courts
Credit Counseling
- obtain credit counseling 180 days before filing a case
- provide statement of compliance
- maintain certificate of credit counseling
Bankruptcy Forms
We have provided a list of forms for your convenience from the U.S.Bankruptcy Court Website
Petition Preparers
- Non-attorney petition preparers type information on Bankruptcy Forms
- Petition preparers are barred by law from providing legal advice
- Petition preparers must sign all documents they prepare; print their name, address, and social security number on such documents
- Non-attorney petition preparers cannot sign a document on the debtor's behalf or receive payment from the debtor for court fees.
Bankruptcy Basics
- Process
- The Discharge in Bankruptcy
- Chapter 7 Liquidation Under the Bankruptcy Code
- Chapter 13 Individual Debt Adjustment
- Chapter 11 Reorganization Under the Bankruptcy Code
- Chapter 12 Family Farmer Bankruptcy or Family Fisherman Bankruptcy
- Chapter 9 Municipality Bankruptcy
- Chapter 15 Ancillary and Other Cross-Border Cases
- SCRA Service members' Civil Relief Act
- SIPA Securities Investor Protection Act
- Glossary - Terms You Need to Know
- Bankruptcy Lawyers
Pennsylvania Bankruptcy City Links
Pennsylvania Lawyer Links
The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
