How much usually are attorneys fees for chapter seven

Fees for Chapter 7 vary widely throughout the US and also depend on what you need to have done. Remember that you must also pay your attorney for the filing fee of $299, plus a fee for pre-bankruptcy counselling. For the modest fee most attorneys charge in a Chapter 7, more than 50 pages of legal & financial paperwork must be submitted. The attorney will attend a mandatory meeting with you at the courthouse to meet with your trustee, and will have to continue working on your case after the meeting is over. I have posted a video on my profile about the danger of hiring a cheap attorney. Mom always said that you get what you pay for. Hope this perspective helps.

I agree with attorney Bunce. Chapter 7 filing fees vary depending on the jurisdiciton but also based on the case itself and how simple or complex the issues are. I tell people who call in to my office and ask "how much to file a bankrupty" that this is like calling a car dealership and asking "how much for a car?" A brand new Jaguar and a little Fred Flinstone putt-putt have two very different prices. Having said that I believe in my jurisdictions that the range of fees is generally speaking $1,500 - $2,000, plus the federal bankrupty court filing fee of $299, plus the credit counselling and financial management classes which you can now do for as little as $25 in and another $25 out. Avoid a cheap lawyer. There are books on how to file your own bankruptcy published by the NOLO publishing company that are very good. But, on many pages when anything other than simple issues come up they advise that an attorney be hired. Bankruptcy requires review of your entire financial situation including all debts, income and assets. I highly recommend that you retain an experienced bankruptcy attorney in your jurisdiction to guide you through the complexities of bankruptcy law and procedure. If you find my answer helpful, please click the ‘thumbs-up’ tab below. Thank you. I truly wish you the best. This answer is offered for informational purposes only. It is not offered as, and does not constitute, legal advice. Laws vary widely from state to state. You should rely only on the advice given to you during a personal consultation by a local attorney who is thoroughly familiar with state laws and the area of practice in which your concern lies. In the event that you have follow up questions, please post them directly on this site. This does not create an attorney-client relationship and the attorney does not read unsolicited emails. Thank You. http://bankruptcyattorneynh.com/Bankruptcy.asp

The price for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy often depends on the complexity of the case. For example, I charge more for a case where the clients are self employed running their own business. Many attorneys also charge extra where the client has a relatively large income, tax debt, or a significant amount of assets. I would say the average range is from $1500 to $2500 for a good attorney in my area (Northern California). Remember that when you file for bankruptcy, your are putting all of your assets on the line. A good attorney protects those assets for you up to the allowable limits. Since so much rides on the accuracy of your case, you do not want to just go for the cheapest attorney out there. Sometimes you get what you pay for!

Fees vary widely among different practitioners. The old adage, "you get what you pay for" does not always apply. Often big firms (so-called "mills") charge a premium for inferior service and for delegation of attorney tasks to unqualified clerks. Big firms often became big sheerly from advertising and not from having established a good reputation. Their high fees go toward high budgets. Price should not solely dictate your choice. While complexity of a given case figures in, it is also fair to charge on a sliding scale so that lower-income persons can still obtain quality debt relief. There are good self-help books that can fully accomplish a desired task, like "iPhone for iDiots" or "Training your Golden Retreiver for Dummies," however as statistics show (our Clerk of the Court estimated 97% of chapter-7 filers have attorneys), and as prudence requires, self-help volumes (or Internet advice) should not substitute for actual legal representation in a process where opposing camps face off (creditors, debtors, and trustees), and in bankruptcy (a powerful and excellent financial strategy in many, many cases) you need a true advocate. Succinct disclaimer: above is not legal advice, don't rely upon it, seek legal counsel. :)