BANKRUPTCY LAWYER SERVING THE GREATER SEATTLE METROPOLITAN AREA
SEATTLE - BELLEVUE - REDMOND - SAMMAMISH - ISSAQUAH - RENTON - NORTH BEND
KIRKLAND - BURIEN - EVERETT - LYNNWOOD - EDMONDS - KENT - SHORELINE

1.     CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY FEES

         Bankruptcy Court Filing Fee: $306.00 + fees for the mandatory counseling/debtor education programs.

         Bankruptcy Attorney's Fee: $895.00 - simple consumer Chapter 7 
                                                       + $300 if real estate is owned that you intend to retain

+ Reaffirmation Agreement charge - $300 (if required)

        Flat fees are standard in consumer Chapter 7s, but the work involved can vary significantly depending on the amount of debt you have, your past income history and what kind of assets you own and intend to retain.   Bankruptcy attorney fees are very competitive here in the Seattle area, and I have elected to offer a low flat attorney's fee of $895 for debtors who have little or no property, with an additional $300 fee if you own real estate that you intend to retain.   Although I generally feel that reaffirmation agreements are not in the best interests of my clients, if you elect to reaffirm a debt I will also add a $300 fee - no additional charge if you do not reaffirm.  Reaffirmations are not required, but may be necessary to retain a vehicle with some lenders.   When you retain me, I will generate a written fee agreement that you will have an opportunity to review prior to paying any fees.   I do have payment plans available, and will start taking your creditor calls as soon as you retain my office, but generally will not file the Bankruptcy for you prior to all fees being paid for Chapter 7.   My fee includes representation at the mandatory 341a meeting of creditors and remaining as your attorney of record until you receive your discharge.  I will be available to you as your personal attorney to answer your bankruptcy questions from start to finish.   I can be reached directly during office hours AND after hours, as well as on weekends, at 425-996-4145 or 206-569-4685 or by email at tom@tomlaw.com , and I will personally return your call or email if I am temporarily unavailable.   Getting you through the Bankruptcy process as painlessly as possible is my primary concern.

    Fees for adversarial matters, motions for relief from stay or discharge contests or related matters are not included and if required are subject to an additional fee agreement and retainer.  Please call for details.

2.     CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY FEES

        Bankruptcy Court Filing Fee: $281.00 (can be paid through Plan) + fees for the mandatory counseling/debtor education programs.

        Attorney's Fee: (generally paid later through Plan): $3500 or as allowed by Court (non-business)

        If you have wage, self-employment or fixed income and are a first time filer, I can usually file your Chapter 13 Bankruptcy immediately and provide you with protection from your creditors for no attorney fees up front.  You will need to take and pay for the mandatory credit counseling first (one hour online - $40 fee)   If you have a business, or prior bankruptcy history, I may request a retainer in advance of filing.   Frequently, even the filing fee can be paid later through your Chapter 13 Plan providing you protection from your creditors even if you have no funds available currently.    Your monthly Plan Payments to your Bankruptcy Trustee in Chapter 13 generally include all attorney's fees.  Fees in Chapter 13 are subject to Court approval, and if additional work and fees are required, I will petition the Court to allow additional fees.  Please contact my office if you have any questions concerning this fee schedule or the Bankruptcy process. In office consultations are free.

E-mail: tom@tomlaw.com

Thomas K. Atwood
Attorney at Law
1595 NW Gilman Blvd, Suite 8-C
Issaquah, WA  98027
425-996-4145

and at

18820 Aurora Ave. N., Suite #202
Shoreline, WA  98133

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