Bankruptcy Attorney in Omaha, NE

Bankruptcy Overview

A Law Firm Dedicated to Helping People in Crisis

Millions of Americans and American families are drowning in debt. While some have spent foolishly, the vast majority of people have found themselves in serious financial trouble due to job losses, medical conditions, the housing market crash and other factors beyond their control. In an effort to stay above water, many consumers and business owners have tried to use credit cards as a way to avoid bankruptcy and collection actions such as foreclosure, wage garnishment or repossession. Unfortunately, this approach rarely provides more than temporary relief and often makes matters worse.

If the problem of too much debt has become too much of a problem for you and your family or business, it may be time to consider bankruptcy. The bankruptcy process can provide relief from credit card debt, medical bills and other obligations, and it can give you a meaningful fresh start. In Nebraska and Iowa, the law firm to call for the help you need to get this fresh start is Pollak & Hicks, P.C.

Experienced Bankruptcy Attorneys Serving Individuals, Families and Businesses in Nebraska and Iowa

At Pollak & Hicks, P.C., we use the law for its intended purpose: helping people in crisis. In fact, we have helped thousands of individuals, businesses and families restart their financial life without the burden of excessive debt.

Our law firm has been focused on providing quality bankruptcy services for more than 25 years. We now have seven attorneys with more than 80 years of combined experience. Our founding partners, David G. Hicks and Oliver Pollak, have published numerous articles on bankruptcy and asset protection issues and are frequent speakers at legal seminars and other professional events. Mr. Hicks is also one of only two Nebraska lawyers who have been certified as a consumer bankruptcy specialist by the American Board of Certification, the national certification board for bankruptcy and creditors' rights attorneys.

Which type of bankruptcy is right for you? Chapter 7 bankruptcies are the most common type of consumer and business bankruptcy. The most common other options are Chapter 13 bankruptcy and Chapter 11 bankruptcy (primarily used for businesses). Whatever your situation, we will treat you with the courtesy, respect and compassion you deserve. We will listen and try to get a sense of the big picture. We will talk with you about the benefits and drawbacks of various debt relief options, and we will work with you to develop a legal strategy designed to resolve your particular matter in the best manner possible.

Is bankruptcy the only option for debt relief? Absolutely not, but the alternatives can be just as complicated and have even more pitfalls. For example, you may try to negotiate with a credit card company yourself for a lower interest rate, the cancellation of past penalties and late fees or an overall balance reduction. You may even make some progress only to see the credit card company decide to sell your debt to another business, putting you right back where you started, at best, minus the time and effort you put in trying to reach an agreement. Debt settlement agreements can also have unpleasant tax consequences and will often do just as much damage to your credit rating as a bankruptcy.

Contact Pollak & Hicks, P.C. for a Free Consultation

Our offices are located in Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska, and Council Bluffs, Iowa. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon at our Omaha office. We also feature a competitive fee structure and payment plan options.

To start the process moving forward, call 402-718-8556 or toll free at 888-602-7254 or contact us online to schedule an appointment. We serve clients in the Omaha-Council Bluffs area, Sarpy County, and other communities in Nebraska and Iowa.

Areas of Practice

• Bankruptcy
• Debtor/Creditor
• Foreclosure & Alternatives