How much does it cost to file bankruptcy in RI?
Recently I met a young woman – a recent immigrant to this country – who had met with another attorney before meeting with me. Her case was relatively simple, so I was surprised to learn her first attorney had proposed a fee of $5,000. When I told her my flat fee, she was absolutely shocked.
I’m unaware of any Rhode Island attorney who charges less than me to file a personal bankruptcy. The typical going attorney rate is probably $1,200 to $1,500 (not counting the $306 filing fee going to the court). I personally think that an attorney’s fee of $1,200 is reasonable and fair – given the amount of work that is involved in handling a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing correctly. And for particularly complex cases, fees of $1,500 or higher may be appropriate. (Consumers beware: the RI Bankruptcy Court actually restricts attorneys from charging more than $1,500 for a Chapter 7 filing without prior court approval.) Also, some attorneys (including myself) offer discounts to seniors and others with extremely simple cases.
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Attorney David B. Hathaway
Located in Warwick, RI, The Law Offices of David B. Hathaway specializes in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Five years of experience as a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee here in Rhode Island, over 35 years of experience. Free initial consultation. Affordable rates and payment plans available. Call us today.
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