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During your no cost bankruptcy & debt relief analysis with The Columbus Bankruptcy Lawyer Scott Needleman, he will utilize his 30 years of bankruptcy attorney experience to analyze your financial situation and create a plan of action to put your financial future back on track. 

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Mark Stratton
Mark Stratton
July 31, 2022.
Scott Needlrman and his firm was very professional and also personable in answering my questions and also helping me put together a plan to handle my legal matters. I’m very happy to recommend their firm to anyone who is experiencing legal matters. Very knowledgeable and a top notch law firm! Thanks Scott to you and your firm!
Gary Nutter
Gary Nutter
June 10, 2022.
Scott Needleman and his team are experts at bankruptcy. They will peel all of the layers of your financial situation back to insure you are prepared for filing. My final hearing included special guest visitors from the IRS! Scott had me prepared for anything, so it was easy to answer their questions. In my experience, honesty, clarity and expertise are difficult to find among attorneys, but I was fortunate to choose Scott and his team to represent my family. Thanks Scott! You helped my family through a tough period in our lives!
Omar Walters
Omar Walters
March 1, 2022.
Faced with a Private Student Loan Law Suit and Scott Helped. All the other firms that I had reached out to were guiding me towards filing Bankruptcy, Scott didn't. He laid out, in no uncertain terms what my position was and my most effective/sensible options were. He treated my cased in a way that made me feel as though he cared. He was patient and confident, but most importantly, a keen listener. Needleman Law office took care of business for me. They're affordable and I am please. Definitely highly recommended.
Todd Lamb
Todd Lamb
January 17, 2022.
Scott did a great job representing us and getting the job done. A+++
Lena Light
Lena Light
December 30, 2021.
Scott is great and I really appreciate his help with everything. Highly recommend his services. I would not trust anyone else with my case. Him and his staff were always available and very responsive, answered all my questions and made the process very painless and stress free.
Timothy Hicks
Timothy Hicks
November 30, 2021.
I have known Scott Needleman for many years, there is no better Attorney anywhere in Central Ohio for Bankruptcy Chapter 7, or Chapter 13. Friendly and very professional! Five Star!
Stafford k. Lipscomb II
Stafford k. Lipscomb II
October 19, 2021.
You would not believe the value in one conversation with this company. Mr. Needleman represents good business and provided me with a straight answer and course of action. I am so blessed!
SAMANTHA ALLEN
SAMANTHA ALLEN
September 21, 2021.
More than impressed with Scott and his team. They have been helpful and professional the whole time. They lead me through the process even the court hearing so I would be prepared. I cannot say enough about this office and the service I received.
Jennifer Del Pilar
Jennifer Del Pilar
July 12, 2021.
Scott Needleman is fantastic, very caring and professional. He helped me alot back in 2017 and now in 2021 with matters associated to that 2017 situation. He was quick to follow up on my case and I genuinely felt heard and like I had someone in my corner through tough times.

The Best Bankruptcy Attorney in Columbus

People frequently have a number of misconceptions about the bankruptcy process and what a bankruptcy attorney in Columbus, Ohio does. One of the biggest misconceptions is that filing for bankruptcy protection means you will lose your home or other assets that you have worked a lifetime to acquire. In most cases, this is simply not the case. By understanding the bankruptcy process better you can make an informed decision whether filing for Columbus Ohio bankruptcy is the right choice for you and your family.

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As a Bankruptcy attorney in Columbus, Ohio, I understand how financial problems can negatively impact you and your family which is why I am committed to helping you find the debt relief solution that best fits your need. If you are looking for the best bankruptcy attorney in Columbus or throughout the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio, contact my bankruptcy law office today by calling 614-575-1188 so that we can discuss your legal options and start you on the path to a brighter, debt-free future. 

Free Virtual Consultations

As a Columbus, Ohio bankruptcy attorney, I am licensed in The U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Ohio. I serve as a bankruptcy attorney in Columbus, Ohio as well as accepting clients in Athens, Belmont, Coshocton, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Gallia, Guernsey, Harrison, Hocking, Jackson, Jefferson, Knox, Licking, Logan, Madison, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Morrow, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Pickaway, Pike, Ross, Union, Vinton, & Washington Counties.

By offering virtual consultations, my clients can learn their debt relief solutions in about 15 minutes during a FREE virtual consultation or phone call. Best of of, you will speak directly to a bankruptcy attorney, not a paralegal! You don’t even have to leave your home, and 15 minutes could change your life!

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Let The Needleman Law Office Put an End to Creditor Harassment

The precise path your bankruptcy will take will depend on the bankruptcy chapter you file under. A chapter 7 bankruptcy in Ohio is the easiest and fastest; however, not all debtors qualify to file a chapter 7 bankruptcy. For all debtors, the process begins when you file a petition for bankruptcy in the appropriate court. At that point, the court will issue an “automatic stay” order. This order forbids creditors from any further attempts to collect on a debt until further notice from the court. For a debtor this offers immediate relief from the mountain of debt that was dragging you down each week. If you do receive any collection calls, you simply refer them Scott Needleman, your bankruptcy attorney in Columbus, Ohio.

All of your creditors will be notified of your bankruptcy filing and provided an opportunity to question you regarding your debts, income, and assets at the meeting of creditors, also known as a “341 hearing”, which takes place at the United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Ohio. For most debtors this meeting is a mere formality. After the 341 hearing, you will develop a repayment plan if filing chapter 13 bankruptcy or chapters other than chapter 7. At the end of the repayment period your bankruptcy will be discharged. If you are filing under chapter 7 your bankruptcy will be discharged approximately 60 days after the 341 hearing. All eligible debts remaining at the time of discharge will be forgiven, meaning you are no longer legally obligated to repay the debt.

Assets and Credit in the Bankruptcy Process

The two most common concerns debtors have when contemplating bankruptcy revolve around assets and credit. While each case is unique, the truth is that state and federal exemptions allow a typical debtor to retain the majority of his or her assets, including a house and vehicle in most cases, when filing bankruptcy. Moreover, while your credit rating may be adversely affected when you initially file bankruptcy, a debtor’s credit rating frequently goes up immediately after a bankruptcy is discharged because your debt to income ratio decreases significantly, making you a more attractive credit risk for potential lenders.

Contact the Leading Columbus Bankruptcy Attorney

The Needleman Law Office is home of Columbus, Ohio Bankruptcy Attorney Scott Needleman. At our bankruptcy office we work with individuals for filing chapter 7 bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy, and small business owners facing financial hardship.  Attorney Needleman is committed to helping you resolve your financial crisis. Contact the office today by calling 614-575-1188 so that we can discuss your legal options and start you on the path to a brighter, debt-free future.