Experienced Representation In Business Law, Estate Planning And Tax Law

We have been serving the legal needs of clients in the Godfrey area for more than four decades. Our attorneys make the law accessible to our clients, explaining complex legal concepts in plain English and helping them make well-informed decisions about the future.
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Experienced Representation In Business Law, Estate Planning And Tax Law

Experienced Representation In Business Law, Estate Planning And Tax Law

We have been serving the legal needs of clients in the Godfrey area for more than four decades. Our attorneys make the law accessible to our clients, explaining complex legal concepts in plain English and helping them make well-informed decisions about the future.
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Achieve A Fresh Start Through Bankruptcy

At Farrell, Hamilton & Julian, P.C.​, in Godfrey, Illinois, we advise and represent individuals, businesses and financial institutions in enforcing their rights as creditors or debtors. The assistance we provide to our clients in this area typically involves Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

We Advocate For Creditors’ Rights

Just as debtors have rights under the law, creditors, too, need legal representation to recover debts owed to them. Our attorneys are zealous advocates for creditors in bankruptcy matters and ensure protection of their rights in all proceedings. Bankruptcy represents a business loss for a creditor and we work hard to minimize that loss.

We can assist creditors with filing claims, objecting to discharge and plan confirmation, pursuing adversary matters and contested actions and filing reaffirmation agreements.

We Represent Debtors Filing For Chapter 7 Or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Excessive and unmanageable debt can cause great stress in your personal and professional life. Fortunately, a solution may be found in filing for bankruptcy. At Farrell, Hamilton & Julian, P.C., our attorneys will take the time to examine your situation and help you determine whether filing for bankruptcy is appropriate under the circumstances. Please note that contrary to popular belief, bankruptcy is still a viable option for many clients despite recent amendments to the federal bankruptcy laws.

We can help clients file the following forms of bankruptcy:

  • Under Chapter 7 bankruptcy, otherwise known as liquidation bankruptcy, the debtor’s nonexempt assets may be sold to cover the debt. Generally, the debtor is able to keep his or her home, car and other necessary household items. Under the bankruptcy laws, those filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy must meet certain requirements and attend credit counseling sessions from an approved agency.
  • Under Chapter 13 bankruptcy, otherwise known as reorganization bankruptcy, a qualified debtor presents a repayment plan to the court. If approved, the plan allows the debtor to pay off a reduced amount of the total debt over a three- to five-year period using disposable income (income not needed for ordinary living expenses). The debtor may keep his or her home, car and other necessary household items.
  • Businesses may file for both liquidation and reorganization bankruptcy, but the latter is filed under Chapter 11, not Chapter 13.

No matter the situation, we will guide you through the process, attend all hearings and file all the necessary documentation.

Explore Your Options For Financial Relief Today

To obtain more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced bankruptcy lawyer, please contact us online or call our Godfrey office at 618-208-0263.

The assistance we provide may involve bankruptcy relief under Title 11. We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.