Bankruptcy Lawyer in Great Neck, NY

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorney

Your Financial Fresh Start Begins Here

You’re drowning in bills that keep growing no matter how much you pay. The phone won’t stop ringing with collection calls. Maybe you’ve gotten foreclosure papers or your wages are being garnished.

Bankruptcy isn’t failure—it’s the legal tool designed to give people exactly like you a real solution. When you file for bankruptcy, creditors must stop calling immediately. Foreclosure proceedings halt. Wage garnishments end.

Most of your debts get wiped out completely through Chapter 7, or you get a manageable payment plan through Chapter 13. You keep your home, your car, your retirement accounts, and other essential assets. The constant stress lifts, and you can actually sleep at night knowing there’s a clear path forward.

Great Neck Bankruptcy Law Firm

Local Representation That Actually Gets Results

We at The Frank Law Firm P.C. have been helping Great Neck families and business owners navigate bankruptcy for years. We know the Nassau County courts, the local trustees, and exactly how to protect your assets under New York law.

You’re not getting shuffled through a bankruptcy mill here. Every case gets personal attention because we understand that your financial situation is unique. Great Neck residents often have complex asset protection needs that require real legal strategy, not cookie-cutter paperwork.

We’ve seen every type of debt crisis—medical bills, business failures, divorce, job loss. Whatever brought you here, we’ve helped people in your exact situation get back on their feet.

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How to File for Bankruptcy

The Process Is Simpler Than You Think

First, we meet to review your complete financial situation—debts, assets, income, expenses. This consultation determines whether Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy makes more sense for your specific circumstances.

Next, we prepare and file your bankruptcy petition with the court. The moment it’s filed, the automatic stay goes into effect. Creditors must stop all collection activities immediately. No more calls, no more lawsuits, no more garnishments.

You’ll attend a meeting of creditors about a month later—it’s usually quick and straightforward. For Chapter 7 cases, most people receive their discharge in about four months. Chapter 13 involves a payment plan, but you get immediate protection while making affordable payments over three to five years.

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Debt Relief Lawyer Services

Complete Bankruptcy and Debt Relief Solutions

We handle both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, plus foreclosure defense when you need to buy time or save your home. Many Great Neck residents benefit from Chapter 7’s quick debt elimination, while others prefer Chapter 13’s payment plan approach.

Our foreclosure defense work often runs parallel to bankruptcy proceedings. We can stop foreclosure sales, negotiate loan modifications, and give you breathing room to make the best long-term decision about your home.

Small business owners get specialized attention for business debt issues, personal guarantees, and asset protection strategies. We understand how business and personal finances intertwine, especially for entrepreneurs who’ve personally guaranteed business loans.

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The automatic stay takes effect immediately when your bankruptcy petition is filed with the court. Creditors must stop all collection activities that same day—no more phone calls, no more lawsuits, no more wage garnishments. If you’re facing foreclosure, the sale gets postponed automatically. This gives you immediate breathing room to work through your options. Creditors who violate the automatic stay can face serious penalties, so most stop their collection efforts right away.
Most people keep their home and car through bankruptcy exemptions. New York allows you to protect significant equity in your primary residence, plus one vehicle per person. The key is having reasonable payments you can afford going forward. In Chapter 13, you can even catch up on missed mortgage payments through your payment plan. We review your specific assets during consultation to show you exactly what you’ll keep and what might be at risk.
Chapter 7 eliminates most debts in about four months without a payment plan. You qualify based on income limits and pass the means test. Chapter 13 involves a three to five year payment plan where you pay back a portion of your debts, then the rest gets discharged. Chapter 13 works well if you’re behind on mortgage payments, have high income, or want to protect non-exempt assets. Both stop creditors immediately and give you a fresh start.
Attorney fees vary based on your case complexity, but most Chapter 7 cases have flat fees you can often pay in installments before filing. Chapter 13 fees can be included in your court-approved payment plan. Court filing fees are around $335 for Chapter 7 and $310 for Chapter 13. We discuss all costs upfront during your consultation so there are no surprises. Many clients find bankruptcy costs far less than continuing to struggle with minimum payments on debts they’ll never pay off.
Bankruptcy appears on your credit report for up to 10 years, but your credit score often improves faster than people expect. Many clients see their scores rise within 12-18 months because their debt-to-income ratio improves dramatically. You can get secured credit cards right after discharge, and many people qualify for car loans within a year or two. If you’re already behind on payments and dealing with collections, bankruptcy often helps your credit recover faster than continuing to struggle with overwhelming debt.
Some tax debts can be discharged in bankruptcy if they meet specific timing and filing requirements—generally income taxes over three years old where returns were filed on time. Recent tax debts and penalties usually survive bankruptcy, but you can get payment plans for those. Student loans are harder to discharge but not impossible in cases of undue hardship. Even when debts can’t be discharged, bankruptcy eliminates other debts and gives you more resources to handle tax obligations and student loans.

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