Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorney in Columbus

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During your no cost chapter 7 debt relief analysis with The Columbus Bankruptcy Lawyer Scott Needleman, he will utilize his 30 years of chapter 7 bankruptcy 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.

Filing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Columbus, Ohio

If you are living from paycheck to paycheck and falling farther and farther behind on your bills it may be time to consider speaking to a Columbus, Ohio Chapter 7 bankruptcy attorney. Like many people, you may be reluctant to consider filing bankruptcy as an option; however, once you understand more about the bankruptcy process and the benefits of filing for bankruptcy protection, you may find Ch7 bankruptcy to be the right choice for you and your family. At The Needleman Law Office, we understand how financial problems can negatively impact you and your family which is why we are committed to helping you find a solution. 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.

Columbus Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorney Scott Needleman

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorney

How Can Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Columbus Ohio Help Me?

For the average debtor who is getting by on a moderate to low income an unexpected emergency can cause a financial crisis. Whether that emergency is an illness, accident, layoff, or divorce, it can result in your already tight budget spiraling out of control. Before you know it, creditors are garnishing your paycheck and/or threatening to foreclose on your home. Filing chapter 7 bankruptcy in Columbus may be the solution.

What Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Columbus, Ohio?

To file a chapter seven bankruptcy in Columbus you must pass the “means test” which compares your income to that of other similar households in Ohio. You must be at or below the median income to file a chapter 7 bankruptcy in Ohio, however even if you don’t qualify to file chapter 7 bankruptcy, we can help you seek to file chapter 13 bankruptcy. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is often referred to as a “Liquidation” or “Fresh Start” bankruptcy; however, the name is somewhat misleading. While it is true that a debtor’s non-exempt assets can be sold to pay creditors in a chapter 7 bankruptcy, the vast majority of debtors who file under chapter 7 do not have any non-exempt assets available to be sold. The reason for this is that the Ohio bankruptcy exemptions allow a debtor to exempt a significant amount of assets when filing a chapter 7 bankruptcy. As a result, most debtors are able to keep their home, vehicle, and personal property when they file a chapter 7 bankruptcy in Columbus, Ohio. When your chapter 7 attorney files your bankruptcy petition, the Bankruptcy Court will issue an automatic stay order to all creditors forbidding them from any further attempts to collect on a debt. In most chapter 7 bankruptcies the debtor will never step foot in an actual courtroom, though you will need to appear for a less formal meeting of creditors. A typical Ch 7 bankruptcy will be discharged approximately four to five months after filing the petition. At the end of the case the majority of your debts will be discharged, meaning you are no longer legally responsible for the debt. Columbus Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer Scott R. Needleman, of The Needleman Law Office, works with hard-working individuals who, for a variety of reasons, are 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.