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1202 Results have been found for bankruptcy attorneys in Palo Alto, California, belonging to 54 different law firms. Find trusted legal representation by reading our detailed profiles, peer endorsements, and client reviews. Below you will find Palo Alto law firms that provide bankruptcy services. To see attorneys, use the tab below.
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Bialson, Bergen & Schwab

4.6
4 Reviews

  • Serving Palo Alto, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers1 award

  • For over thirty years, Bialson, Bergen & Schwab has represented public and private companies in all aspects of commercial law and litigation, bankruptcy, insolvency, & creditor... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersBusiness Law, Secured Transactions, and 59 more

Thomas M. Gaa
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Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss A Professional Corporation

4.5
106 Reviews

  • Serving Palo Alto, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 20 lawyers2 awards

  • The largest law firm on the Central Coast with experienced attorneys specializing in a full array of professional legal services. Stability, Service and Commitment to our... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersBusiness Law, Commercial Litigation, and 81 more

Anne K. Secker
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Binder Malter Harris & Rome-Banks LLP

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  • Serving Palo Alto, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • Experienced Attorneys in all aspects of Bankruptcy and Reorganization

  • Bankruptcy LawyersChapter 11 Reorganizations, Debtor/Creditor Bankruptcy, and 61 more

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Julie H. Rome-Banks
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Farmer & Ready A Law Corporation

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Palo Alto, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • A law firm practicing bankruptcy law.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersCivil Litigation, Trial Practice, and 5 more

Paul F. Ready
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Sweeney Mason LLP

4.8
7 Reviews

  • Serving Palo Alto, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 13 lawyers2 awards

  • Attorneys at law

  • Bankruptcy LawyersBusiness, Corporate Law, and 61 more

William Kaufman
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Hanna & Van Atta

4.6
4 Reviews

  • Serving Palo Alto, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • One of the most experienced law firms in California in the area of real estate law; we are one of the premier firms in the state in the highly specialized area of matters... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersReal Estate, Land Use, and 43 more

William R. Garrett
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Furukawa Castles LLP

5.0
15 Reviews

  • Serving Palo Alto, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • You need an attorney who will make sure your professional practice or business is protected. We advocate for clients both here and abroad.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersDesign Professionals, Real Estate, and 3 more

Brent Basilico
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Law Offices of Joseph R. Kafka

3.8
3 Reviews

  • Serving Palo Alto, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • My firm handles civil lawsuits primarily in the areas of collections, contract/business litigation, insurance and personal injury. I both prosecute and defend these matters. I... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersDebt, Credit, and 27 more

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Joseph R. Kafka
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Cooley LLP

  • 3175 Hanover St., Palo Alto, CA 94304-1130

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Reed Smith LLP

  • 1510 Page Mill Rd., Ste. 110, Palo Alto, CA 94304

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Royse Law Firm, PC

  • 1717 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Vectis Law Group

  • 2225 E. Bayshore Rd., Ste. 246, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Morrison & Foerster LLP

  • 755 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1018

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Herrick & Herrick Attorneys at Law

  • 888 Robb Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94306

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SNR Denton

  • 1530 Page Mill Rd., Ste. 200, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1125

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  • 2475 Hanover St., Palo Alto, CA 94304-1155

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King & Spalding LLP

  • 601 S. California Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306

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Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

  • 1841 Page Mill Road, Suite 200, Palo Alto, CA 94304

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Cooley LLP

  • 3175 Hanover St., Palo Alto, CA 94304-1130

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Dean Lloyd, P.C.

  • 445 Sherman Ave., Ste. I, Palo Alto, CA 94306-1829

Osborne Clarke

  • 3000 El Camino Real, Ste. 200, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

  • 390 Lytton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Alston & Bird LLP

  • 1950 University Avenue, 5th Floor East, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Matheson

  • 530 Lytton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Bingham McCutchen LLP

  • 1117 South California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1106

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Sidley Austin LLP

  • 1001 Page Mill Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94304

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Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

  • 1117 S. California Ave., Suite 200, Palo Alto, CA 94304

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Dentons US LLP

  • 1530 Page Mill Rd., Ste. 200, Palo Alto, CA 94304

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Squire Patton Boggs

  • 600 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304

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Foley & Lardner LLP

  • 975 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304

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Bankruptcy lawyers help individuals and businesses find relief from overwhelming debt. They analyze your financial situation and guide you through processes like Chapter 7 liquidation or Chapter 13 reorganization. Their goal is to stop creditor harassment, protect your assets, and provide a legal path to a fresh financial start.

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What should I do if I cannot afford my house payments?

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Answered by attorney Loren Paul Zahn (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at Zahn Law Office
Your options are to sell the house, rent the house out, apply for a loan modification or refinance, allow the house to be foreclosed on, or in some circumstances, filing for bankruptcy can modify your loan.
Your options are to sell the house, rent the house out, apply for a loan modification or refinance, allow the house to be foreclosed on, or in some circumstances, filing for bankruptcy can modify your loan.
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Are my cars non-exempt property? How?

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Answered by attorney Ronald Karl Nims (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at Ronald K. Nims
A leased car is exempt from being turned over because it isn't your property - it belongs to the leasing company. The value of the paid off car needs to be compared to your state's motor vehicle exemption. If the car is worth more than the exemption, then you might have to pay the trustee to avoid having to turn it over. It's worth noting that if you're married, the exemption is doubled IF THE CAR IS IN JOINT NAME.
A leased car is exempt from being turned over because it isn't your property - it belongs to the leasing company. The value of the paid off car needs to be compared to your state's motor vehicle exemption. If the car is worth more than the exemption, then you might have to pay the trustee to avoid having to turn it over. It's worth noting that if you're married, the exemption is doubled IF THE CAR IS IN JOINT NAME.
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If my parents cosign on a home loan, and they declare bankruptcy, will my credit be affected?

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Answered by attorney Tony E. Carballo (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at Carballo Law Offices
Your credit is not affected if a co-signer of any type of loan files for bankruptcy. Of course that assumes that the payments on the co-signed debt will continue to be made timely. Home loans are not dischargeable because they are secured debts. The bank might refuse to send you statements while your parents are in bankruptcy for fear of violating the automatic stay but you must continue to make the required payments by mail. You need to find out where the payments should be sent and make sure you have proof of payment. If you do, then your parents' bankruptcy should not affect your credit rating.
Your credit is not affected if a co-signer of any type of loan files for bankruptcy. Of course that assumes that the payments on the co-signed debt will continue to be made timely. Home loans are not dischargeable because they are secured debts. The bank might refuse to send you statements while your parents are in bankruptcy for fear of violating the automatic stay but you must continue to make the required payments by mail. You need to find out where the payments should be sent and make sure you have proof of payment. If you do, then your parents' bankruptcy should not affect your credit rating.
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