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iStock_000010445917XSmall__1269349717_24.106.134.163In the Past Year 27,902 Households in Northern Ohio Began Living a Debt Free Life by Filing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Think about it for a minute.  In one year over 30,000 local people can awaken to a new day.  They can answer the phone.  They can look forward to opening the mail.  If they choose overtime the money will go in the bank.  If not, they can just work one job.  They can actually save for a rainy day, and maybe even for some sunny ones.  That is what a debt free life is about.  It is all right to work and actually get ahead.  Why not you?  How do you go about filing for bankruptcy?

Balena Law Firm Is the Bankruptcy Attorney for Hundreds of Your Friends and Neighbors.

The fact is I am different from any other Elyria bankruptcy attorney.  I have set my practice up to enhance your experience.  If you have ever had a lawyer before you will see the difference immediately.

Once you feel comfortable with the decision to file for bankruptcy, we will set up a time for a meeting.  When you come in you are not yet my client and I am not yet your bankruptcy lawyer.  You will interview me to see if I am right for you.  I will interview you to see if you are the right client for me.  Until we come to that conclusion there is no obligation to pay any fees.

I select only assistants whose priority is you.  Lori is the legal assistant at Balena Law Firm.  Lori lives in Elyria, not far from the office.  She is part of the community.  Her computer skills are awesome.  She is down to earth and easy to connect with.  She will work with you as your case takes shape.  I also use a virtual bankruptcy assistant.  Lisa worked for me as a paralegal for 13 years.  Earlier in 2009 we all learned about the Ohio economy first hand.  Lisa’s husband lost his job.  He found another, better job in Texas.  Lisa still uses her considerable skills preparing bankruptcy petitions.

Elyria Bankruptcy Attorney Bill BalenaIf you are in the office, chances are someone else told you about me.  I am not found in the normal places you might look for an Elyria bankruptcy attorney:

  • I am not in the yellow pages
  • I do not advertise in the paper
  • I am not on the radio
  • I am not on TV

I have had an office in Elyria since 1983.  I am not one of those guys on TV who put an office in Lorain County, is only open one day a week, and sends some flunky to interview you because they know times here are bad and they want to cash in.

I have been doing chapter 7, and chapter 13 bankruptcy cases right here in Lorain County since 1997.  I am the only Elyria bankruptcy attorney to offer the option of an online interview.

When it comes time to go to your meeting of creditors, I will be there for you.   Unlike other firms I don’t send a lawyer with no experience who does not know you, just to push papers.  If the judge requires a hearing for some reason, I will be representing you in court.  You are hiring me.  You get me.

Sign Up, Then Make An Appointment With Balena Law Firm

The next step is for you to just kick around the website.  Spend some time here.  Find answers to your questions.  Fill out the contact box for a valuable, no-obligation, no-charge, bankruptcy E-Course.  You will learn all the things I wish I could tell you about common transactions which if done wrong can impact your bankruptcy experience.

If you are interested in meeting with an experienced Elyria bankruptcy attorney who can take an extremely complex area of the law and relate to you in easy to understand language, then I am your man.  I can bring you peace of mind, and stop all the noise.  Call me.

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