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Law Firm Overview

Here are a few facts about my office and why they are beneficial to you:

1. I am a solo attorney and I do not have a paralegal. This means that your case will never be handed-off to anyone else. You will always be dealing with your attorney personally. Furthermore, I return phone calls promptly and will keep you updated of all developments in your case.

2. I do not run a "bulk-bankruptcy" practice. Many attorneys maximize profits by rushing you through the bankruptcy process and through their office. I keep my caseload small enough that I can always provide you with the attention that you deserve.

3. I do not maintain a formal office and my working hours are flexible. Typically, I will visit you directly at your own home (unless you would prefer to make other arrangements). This makes it easier to get all the paperwork we need for your filing with the court. It also makes it easier for you, since you don't need to worry about traveling or finding a babysitter. I am also willing to work around your schedule so you don't need to take time off from work.

4. Since I don't pay rent for a office, my prices are lower as well. This is also why I don't have a paralegal.

5. But my prices aren't too low. With the recent changes in federal bankruptcy law, the sad fact is that bankruptcy attorneys have almost twice the workload that they used to before October, 2005. This results in higher fees.

When an attorney is charging anything less than $1,000, watch out! It probably means one of three things:

a. the attorney is not a bankruptcy specialist and doesn't realize how much more bankruptcies cost (when done correctly). This can mean costly procedural and legal mistakes for your case - possibly a whole lot more than $1,000.

b. the attorney is running a high volume "bankruptcy mill" that shoves you off on a paralegal and rushes you in and out of the office - which again risks errors and oversights.

c. the attorney isn't telling you everything about how their services stack up with other bankruptcy attorneys. I know of a few attorneys who charge low fees, but also do nothing more than fill out the bankruptcy paperwork for you. They won't go to court with you, they won't counsel you on what to do with your car loan or home mortgage, and they won't give you legal advice. Essentially, they are petition preparers, not attorneys.

You get what you pay for.

6. Like many bankruptcy attorneys, I do provide a "reduced fee" for debtors who are facing extreme hardship. I take these cases as a form of community service. You might qualify for this discount. But keep in mind that we are talking about bankruptcy, and everyone I deal with is facing "financial hardship." I provide reduced fee services for those who literally have nothing left.

7. I specialize only in bankruptcy and related consumer protection issues. This means that I am being constantly updated on new developments in bankruptcy law and may be aware of legal issues that an "estate planning" or "divorce" attorney might miss. The changes made to federal bankruptcy law in 2005 were enormous. My practice is dedicated to providing debtors with competent representation under the new law. Attorneys who do not specialize in bankruptcy might not be aware of the numerous technicalities and pitfalls that have been scattered throughout the bankruptcy process.

Bankruptcy is a complex process and the financial stakes are very high. You need a specialist. You need affordable representation. But you do not want to save a few hundred dollars by buying cheap representation that may cost you thousands of dollars in mistakes and oversights.

Give me a call. I can help you reclaim your financial future.

Required Notice: Seth D. Rogers, Attorney at Law is a Federally Designated Debt Relief Agency. Accordingly, I help consumers in Colorado file for Bankruptcy under Title 11 of the United States Code.

Areas of Practice

• Bankruptcy Law
• Consumer Protection

West Practice Categories

Bankruptcy Law, Collections & Repossessions, Consumer Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights, Debt Discharge, Foreclosures, Garnishment, Consumer Protection, Debtor/Creditor, Bankruptcy Litigation