North Texas Bankruptcy Law Firm

Leinart Law Firm

5601 Bridge St.
Ste. 400
Ft. Worth, Texas 76112
USA

(817) 462-3328 or 1 (800) 518-3328

www.leinartlaw.com/

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Here at the Leinart Law Firm, we are dedicated to helping our clients attain secure futures. We understand our clients have choices, but regardless of their situation, we have our clients talk with experienced bankruptcy attorneys. We believe that the more information and advice we can offer them, the better decisions our clients are able to make.

With more than 15 years of experience, we are confident that we have handled any situation our potential clients may be facing. Because of our extensive experience with bankruptcy law, our clients can rely on receiving accurate information and sound advice based on their particular circumstances. The information that we provide is accurate and current since our sole focus is bankruptcy cases.

We never judge our clients and we are always courteous and respectful. We offer the assurance that we can relieve the anxiety and stress one experiences when undergoing a bankruptcy. Our attorneys take their time to listen to our clients’ situations and explain, in great detail, the options available.

We offer a complimentary consultation and evaluation to ensure that we can help our clients with their financial matters.

Year this Office was Established: 1996

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy

Credit & Mortgage

Debt Relief

Additional Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Business Bankruptcy, Debt Consolidation, Back Taxes and IRS Issues, Credit Counseling, Bankruptcy and Divorce, Foreclosures, Lawsuits and Judgments, Repossession, Wage Garnishments.

Practice Areas Description

- Bankruptcy

Today, thousands of individuals utilize the bankruptcy laws to help themselves and their families gain a fresh start rather than going through life with insurmountable debt. There are not many opportunities in life to request a “do-over,” but bankruptcy laws may allow you to do just that. The attorneys at Leinart Law Firm will listen to your situation and advise you of your options, which may include bankruptcy. If bankruptcy is a viable option for you, our lawyers can prepare a bankruptcy petition, attend creditor meetings and guide you through the bankruptcy process.

- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is a court protected repayment plan where individuals are allowed to modify loan agreements and even eliminate significant portions of their unsecured debt. Many people mistakenly believe that Chapter 13 requires that all creditors be paid in full with interest. Our clients are relieved to learn that Chapter 13 allows for the repayment of only the percentage of credit cards and other unsecured debt that an individual or family can reasonably afford.

- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy does not involve any court protected repayment plan and will legally eliminate your unsecured dischargeable debt such as credit cards, medical bills, most judgments and garnishments, repossession debt, eviction or broken lease debt, some taxes, and past due utilities. The debt is eliminated through a legal discharge. A Chapter 7 discharge is not an absolute right, but most individuals experiencing financial difficulty will qualify. With offices in Dallas and Ft. Worth, the Leinart Law Firm can provide you with the information you need, including applicable state exemptions. Get the facts from attorneys who understand federal bankruptcy laws and Texas state exemptions before you make any decisions

- Business Bankruptcy

Federal bankruptcy laws determine how companies go out of business or recover from crippling debt. Businesses can file for bankruptcy under Chapter 7, 11, or 13, depending on the way the business is structured and other factors. An attorney who practices bankruptcy law can help you determine which is the best method of dealing with overwhelming business debt. We offer a complimentary consultation and evaluation at one of our offices in Dallas or Ft. Worth to ensure that bankruptcy is a viable option for your situation, and to discuss how the bankruptcy laws can help you and your business get a fresh start.

- Debt Consolidation

When facing a financial crisis, you have many options available to you, including doing nothing at all, seeking credit counseling and consulting an experienced attorney to discuss legal options such as bankruptcy. At Leinart Law Firm, we recommend discussing your financial situation with an experienced attorney who understands the bankruptcy laws and can provide you with accurate information about all your options, including bankruptcy.

- Back Taxes and IRS Issues

If you are having trouble with the IRS due to back taxes, bankruptcy may be a viable solution. The taxes you owe may be reduced or even eliminated by filing for bankruptcy. A Chapter 13 bankruptcy will allow you to pay off back taxes over a three to five year period, frequently without incurring interest or penalties. Back property taxes, such as county or school district taxes, can often also be paid back over three to five years in a Chapter-13-bankruptcy. Back taxes can be caused by many different things, including:

• Underpayment of income taxes
• Underpayment of property taxes
• Underpayment of business taxes
• Underpayment of sales taxes

- Credit Counseling

To use a credit-counseling agency to help you pay your debts, you must have the income to do so. You must make a payment each month to the agency, which will then pay your creditors. However, if you miss a payment any one creditor can refuse to continue in your plan and all your creditors may not agree to participate in the plan to begin with. Also, the plan usually requires that all debts be paid in full. In comparison, in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, depending on your income and expenses, you may pay only a small fraction of certain debts

- Bankruptcy In Divorce

Unfortunately divorce and bankruptcy often go hand in hand. According to marriage and family therapists, money is the number one stress factor in many relationships. Each spouse is likely to believe that the other is mostly responsible for the couple's financial situation. Money problems can cause a marriage to fall apart and bankruptcy will impact a divorce as well. If you are in the process of divorce and you or your spouse files for bankruptcy, the divorce proceedings will come to a screeching halt until the bankruptcy court grants approval. Ideally, you and your spouse should cooperate and file jointly before divorce. However, a divorce that occurs during an ongoing bankruptcy can be accomplished.

- Foreclosures

If you are in jeopardy of having your house, second home or other property foreclosed upon, or if you are in foreclosure already, bankruptcy may be able to provide you with some relief. Bankruptcy is often a viable option for people who face foreclosure, including home owners who have homes worth less than the amount owed. With offices in Dallas and Ft. Worth, the Leinart Law Firm can help you understand your options, including whether bankruptcy is a viable solution for your home foreclosure issues.

- Lawsuits and Judgments

If your debt collection has escalated to a lawsuit being filed against you and a judgment has been assessed, you still have options. An experienced attorney can help you analyze your current situation and provide you with options, including bankruptcy. With offices in Dallas and Ft. Worth, the Leinart Law Firm can help you understand whether bankruptcy is a viable solution for you.

- Repossession

If you are in jeopardy of having your car, truck, boat or another asset repossessed, bankruptcy may be able to provide you with relief by preventing the repossession. Even if your car was recently repossessed, the bankruptcy laws may help you get it back, but you must act fast. There is only a 10-day window to retrieve your car, boat or other asset. With offices in Dallas and Ft. Worth, the Leinart Law Firm can help you understand your options, including whether bankruptcy is a viable solution for your repossession issues.

- Wage Garnishment

If a creditor or the IRS is garnishing your wages, bankruptcy can provide you with some relief. The debt responsible for your wage garnishment may be reduced or even eliminated by filing for bankruptcy. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy may eliminate the debt, or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy may be able to eliminate or reduce your debt. A skilled and knowledgeable bankruptcy attorney can properly advise you. With offices in Dallas and Ft. Worth, the Leinart Law Firm can help you understand your options, including whether bankruptcy is a viable solution for your wage garnishment issues.