Attorneys Fees in Bankruptcy

Most Orlando bankruptcy lawyers charge a flat rate for the attorneys fee in assisting you in obtaining a discharge from the Orlando bankruptcy court. The amount that Orlando bankruptcy lawyers can charge for attorneys fees for bankruptcy is supervised and regulated by the bankruptcy court. In this district, the maximum amount that a bankrutpcy lawyer can charge for attorneys fees without special court permission is $1,700.00 for a chapter 7 bankruptcy case.  For a chapter 13 bankruptcy case, the maximum amount is $4,500.00, plus monthly monitoring fee of $50.00.

The flat rate attorneys fees in my office range from $1,275 to $1,475 for the filing of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition.  We help to make bankruptcy affordable by setting up an installment payment program for our clients. The fees are paid in monthly payments while we work with you to prepare for filing the bankruptcy petition.  

The flat rate attorneys fee for a chapter 13 bankrutpcy are handled differently because they can be paid over time in the chapter 13 plan. The attorneys fees can range greatly depending on the goal of the chapter 13 plan and how complicated the case is.  I work with my clients facing chapter 13 bankruptcy to create an affordable plan.  

Attorneys fees for chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy may increase if your case involves a business, or if there are complicated issues in your case that require additional legal work.

Please note that these fees do not include the filing fees, are $299 for a Chapter 7 petition, and $274 for the filing of a Chapter 13 petition. The flat rate attorneys fee does not include the cost of obtaining a credit report to ensure that we have included all debts and creditors on your bankruptcy petition.  

You will find that some Orlando bankruptcy lawyers charge less and some firms charge more than the fees that I have set for my work.  If you are comparing Orlando Florida bankruptcy attorneys for the fee charged for filing an Orlando bankruptcy petition, you should ask what the flat rate attorney fee includes.  You should not be charged extra for events that are not part of the basic Florida bankruptcy process, such as attending the meeting of creditors, or assistance with preparing or reviewing a reaffirmation agreement.  However, there are some Orlando Florida bankruptcy cases which require additional legal services.  These services bring you additional benefits that go beyond a successful discharge.

Depending on your particular needs, as a Orlando bankruptcy attorney, I offer these additional legal services with attorneys fees on flat rate, hourly and contingency fee basis.  During an initial consultation, we will discuss your bankruptcy case, and whether you might benefit from additional legal services, and how much this would cost.  Before retaining any Orlando bankruptcy lawyer to assist you in an Orlando Florida bankruptcy proceeding, make sure you find out the total cost of the process and what services are included in the lawyer’s fees. 

Choosing the right Bankruptcy Attorney to work with is an important decision.  Before making that choicel, ask your self this question - do I want to pay as little as I can to the professional who is going to help me completely change my financial life and protect me from all the creditors who want my wages, assets and home? Take the time to meet with several Orlando Bankrutpcy attorneys before choosing which attorney will help you get a frest start. 

Let Us Make It Easy To Get a Fresh Start. Call Today For a Free Consultation! Contact Orlando Bankruptcy Lawyer: Jeff Badgley

As an experienced Orlando bankruptcy attorney, Jeff Badgley has over 20 years experience in helping Orlando and Central Florida residents with their legal matters. If you live in the Orlando, Altamonte Springs, Winter Springs, Winter Haven, Windermere, Ocoee, Winter Garden, Kissimmee, Clermont, Deltona, Oviedo, Winter Park or the Central Florida area and have any questions regarding an Orlando bankruptcy concern contact or call us at (866) 977-1544  for a FREE CONSULTATION.