About the Firm

The principal purpose of the Bankruptcy Code is to grant a “fresh start to the honest but unfortunate debtor.”— United States Supreme Court

We are not your typical bankruptcy attorneys. The Metro Detroit Bankruptcy Law Group prides itself on taking a holistic approach to analyze your financial needs before starting a bankruptcy case.

Just like building a building requires a blueprint before you start to build, if you plan to file bankruptcy you need a plan before you file. As Winston Churchill put it: “Failing to plan is planning to fail.”

Prior to filing bankruptcy we will meet with you, review your overall financial picture, and then strategize a road back to financial health — which may or may not include a bankruptcy case. This is an important step, because there are real risks to filing bankruptcy without a strategic plan. For example:

• You risk losing property that you didn't think about.
• You risk having your non-filing spouse get sued over joint assets (like your house).
• You risk having family, friends, or people you paid back get sued (if the payments fall within the “preference period”).

That's why, before filing bankruptcy, you want an experienced lawyer on your side.

What Makes Us Different

1. We don't treat you as just a “number.”

We focus on your individual needs and look at the big picture surrounding your financial situation in order to help you achieve your personal goals. Bankruptcy is a means to an end, and not everyone has the same goal:

• Some clients are looking to discharge their debts and don't have many assets to worry about.
• Some clients want to get out of bad car deals.
• Some clients need to stop a garnishment or foreclosure.
• Others are concerned about preserving assets by working out a plan to pay a percentage of what they owe.
• Yet another group are looking to restructure by getting out of burdensome contracts.

Unlike firms that offer a “one size fits all” solution, if you become a client we promise to thoroughly review the details of your specific situation and analyze them from every feasible angle — to determine the best course of action, avoid undesired consequences, and help you achieve your goals.

2. We get big-firm results with a small-firm atmosphere.

Contrary to popular belief, you don't need a large “silk stocking” firm to protect you from unsavory creditors. Our success comes from the personal service we provide to every client.

3. We aggressively fight to protect our clients.

Both in and out of court, no matter the circumstances. Judges have commented, “Even if I don't always agree with you, I admire the fact that you are so passionate about what you are fighting for.”

4. We build lifelong relationships with our clients.

Many clients come back to us for other legal matters at various points throughout their lives. While any firm can file your paperwork, we take pride in helping our clients get through the bankruptcy process, get back on their feet, re-establish credit, and avoid the same traps in the future.

Always willing to go the extra mile, we believe in a hands-on, personal-service approach. Aggressive when we need to be, conciliatory when we do not, our attorneys have the experience, skill, and dedication to assist you. Your goals are our goals.

We urge you to call 248-417-9800 to speak with an attorney who will take the time to really understand your goals and your desired results, or contact us online.

While bankruptcy may seem easy, it is important to hire an experienced bankruptcy attorney to plan your case so you can avoid the traps and pitfalls that may prevent you from obtaining your discharge. Too many times we have met debtors who came to us too late — after going to a bankruptcy “mill” that filed a Chapter 7 without a strategic plan, sometimes causing people to unnecessarily lose their homes or the equity in them. We then have to expend resources attempting a “glove save” — all of which could have been avoided by coming to us in the first place.