What Should I Look For, And What Should I Have?  What should I
look for in a bankruptcy attorney. The phonebook is jammed with
adds. Anyway to seperate the wheat from teh Chaff? Also, when
going for my first meeting, what should I have with me?
Bankstatement certainly, also, I assume, all credit card
statements that are most recent?  You will be told what to bring
after you have your initial consultation and decide on the
lawyer. Your first meeting will be followed by an extremely long
one as your assets and liabilities will be gone over with a fine
tooth comb. Please don't chose one based on ads alone. Of
course, word-of-mouth is the best way, but if you don't know
anyone it's hard to go that route. You should check with the
department of your State which licenses and oversees attorneys.
I forget what's it's called, but there is a list that is public
that will have the names of attorneys who received reprimands,
accusations of misconduct etc. I know that I found one for my
state (New Jersey) but simply can't