Bankruptcy Attorney in Carthage, MO

Bankruptcy Overview

Overwhelming credit card debt, home foreclosure and a depressed economy have made bankruptcy a necessary alternative for millions of people and businesses in Missouri. If you are overwhelmed by debt, there is relief available.

Most individuals and businesses are eligible to file bankruptcy. At Checkett & Pauly, P.C., our experienced bankruptcy attorneys represent debtors located throughout Jasper County and communities in southwest Missouri such as Carthage, Joplin, Lamar, Nevada and Neosho. We offer a free initial consultation to review your options and alternatives to secure a long-term solution to your debt.

What Bankruptcy Can Do

People find themselves in financial trouble for many reasons: credit card debt, lack of health insurance and high medical bills, tax debts, job loss and many others. More and more often, a home foreclosure is at least part of the problem. People often come in because they can't pay their bills due to wage garnishments or tax levies.

Filing bankruptcy can:

• Stop creditor harassment
• Stop IRS tax levies
• Stop wage garnishment
• Stop repossessions
• Stop collection actions
• Stop home foreclosure

We understand that making the decision to file bankruptcy requires you to be completely informed about the risks and consequences, as well as the benefits, of filing. Our attorneys will take the time to understand your unique situation and objectives in order to guide you toward a suitable and sustainable solution.

Our lawyers handle all types of bankruptcy filings, including Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. The form of bankruptcy protection that is best for you will depend on your type of debt, your assets and your income.

Areas of Practice

• Bankruptcy Law