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Bankruptcy firms in Atlantic County, NJ

1 firm in Atlantic County lists bankruptcy as a practice area.

Bankruptcy in Atlantic County

The firm below has an office in Atlantic City. Bankruptcy lawyers help individuals and businesses deal with debt they cannot pay. For people, the usual options are Chapter 7, which wipes out many debts, and Chapter 13, a court-supervised payment plan that can save a home from foreclosure.

Fees

Consumer bankruptcy lawyers usually charge a flat fee. In Chapter 13, part of the fee is often paid through the plan.

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What bankruptcy covers

Chapter 7
Chapter 13
Foreclosure
Restructuring

Questions to ask before you hire

1. Should I file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13?
2. Which of my debts will not be discharged?
3. How do you charge for this kind of matter, and can I see the fee agreement in writing?
4. Who will handle my case day to day, and who do I call with questions?
5. How many matters like mine have you handled in New Jersey?

Firms

Cooper Levenson

Atlantic City, NJ

Atlantic City firm founded in 1957, handling injury, family law, workers' comp, estates and real estate plus gaming law.

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Chapter 7 vs Chapter 13 bankruptcy in New Jersey

Chapter 7 wipes out many debts in a few months but may require giving up property that is not protected, and you must pass a means test if your income is above the New Jersey median. Chapter 13 lets people with regular income keep their property and catch up on debts, like mortgage arrears, through a three to five year payment plan. Both are filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, and both trigger an automatic stay that stops most collection.

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Other practice areas in Atlantic County

Personal InjuryFamily LawCriminal DefenseEstate PlanningReal EstateEmploymentBusiness & CorporateWorkers' CompensationTaxHealthcareLitigationMunicipal & Land UseCannabis