Frequently Asked Questions

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Contact us for a consultation. We can give you advice by phone, in-person or by e-mail. We can discuss with you which legal options can help you and the fees for such services. If you decide to proceed to retain us for one of the legal options available to you, we will do an "intake" where we will discuss with you and obtain facts and documents from you pertaining to your situation. After the intake we would usually prepare the necessary legal documents and have you make arrangements to review and sign such documents. Shortly after the signing of the initial documents for the case, we will usually file such documents with the Court.
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What Can the Law Office of Ronald D. Weiss, P.C. do for me?

The Law Office of Ronald D. Weiss, P.C. can represent individuals and businesses in matters pertaining to bankruptcy, creditor negotiations, reorganizations, real estate, foreclosure defense, litigation defense, and landlord-tenant defense. Our experience and knowledge in such areas will enhance the possibilities of success in such areas.
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What is the best way to handle creditors?

There are numerous ways to deal with creditors depending on your circumstances and the legal options that you may decide to pursue. After a bankruptcy filing creditors are completely stayed from pursuing debt. However there are other situations and circumstances, such as litigations and negotiations where contact with the creditor is a potential opportunity to negotiate. We can discuss with you the best way to deal with your creditors.
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What happens after filing a bankruptcy case?

After the filing of a bankruptcy case all actions by creditors to pursue a debt are stayed. Essentially a significant part of the threat by a person's creditors is eliminated after the bankruptcy filing. In a Chapter 7 case most debts will eventually be discharged. In a Chapter 13 or 11 case there is an attempt to reorganize most debts. In all bankruptcy cases, debtors are required to attend meetings and hearings scheduled by the bankruptcy court and by the bankruptcy trustee.
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Please call us at (631) 271-3737, or e-mail us at weiss@ny-bankruptcy.com for a free consultation to discuss such legal options in greater detail.