O’Fallon

Bankruptcy Assistance For O’Fallon, Illinois

Feeling shackled by debt? Filing for bankruptcy may be the solution to your debt problems. Attorney Michael J. Benson and A Bankruptcy Law Firm, LLC have helped dozens of O’Fallon residents eliminate piling debt. You can alleviate the stress on your financial situation by filing a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Bankruptcy filings provide several benefits, including:

1. Eliminating Credit Card Debt
2. Avoiding Home Foreclosure
3. Protecting Your Possessions
4. Stopping Vehicle Repossession
5. Saving Your Retirement Savings
6. Ending Creditor Harassment

Our firm specializes exclusively in consumer bankruptcies which allows you to receive exceptional results in a timely manner. The federal bankruptcy laws applied by the state of Illinois are very forgiving; allowing you to discharge a majority of your unsecured debts. In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, we can help you discharge credit card debts, payday loan debts, utility bills, medical expenses, deficiency debt related to car repossessions and home foreclosures, and more.

Why Work With A Bankruptcy Law Firm?

Coping with overwhelming debt is one of the most emotionally and financially taxing experiences a person can endure. Too often, the pressures applied by creditors causes individuals to take drastic courses of action. Unfortunately, drastic decisions typically aren’t financially sound decisions. Debtors have made their financial situations worse by:

1. Securing loans from payday loan companies at rates of up to 300%
2. Unnecessarily liquidating retirement accounts to pay bills
3. Stressing close relationships by borrowing money from friends and family
4. Accidentally selling assets that are protected from creditors
5. Taking out cash advances on credit cards
6. Writing bad checks that could result in prosecution or high bank fees
7. Engaging in fraudulent/illegal activity or gambling to earn cash

Engaging in any of these activities can prolong your financial recovery for years. Thus, it’s imperative you weigh all of your options before taking any action to reduce debt. When you meet with an experienced bankruptcy attorney, your unique financial situation will be analyzed so the best course of action can be formulated. Moreover, when you contact A Bankruptcy Law Firm you will be put in touch with the firm founder, Michael J. Benson. In addition to being a licensed bankruptcy attorney, Attorney Benson is also a licensed investor and certified public accountant. Michael’s expertise in multiple aspects of finance allow him to provide well-rounded advice for repairing and rebuilding your finances. Contact A Bankruptcy Law Firm, LLC today to schedule a free initial consultation with Michael.

Debt Management Resources In O’Fallon

At times, dealing with debt can leave you feeling helpless and alone. Luckily, debt management is not a solo endeavor. There are several businesses in the O’Fallon area available to assist you. From local banks to financial advisors, help is never very far away.