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About Us
 Keith,
Shapiro & Ford has practiced bankruptcy law on Long Island for over 20 years. We
believe in aggressive representation and have never accepted the proposition
that some things 'just are' and cannot be changed. We make our voice heard so
your voice is heard. Our goal to make a difference not just a series of Court
appearances.
Bankruptcy offers a way out of financial problems which have become so
burdensome that they have an impact on virtually all aspects of an individual or
couple's lives. While many laws don't work well towards their intended purpose
Bankruptcy can:
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Discharge all or most of
your debts. Once discharged your obligation to pay is eliminated forever.
You get a true "fresh start"
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Stop foreclosure on your
home. Get control over the amounts you owe (arrears) and schedule how they
are paid over a period of years.
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Stop repossession of a car
or other property, un-freeze bank accounts and even force creditors to
return property which has already been seized
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Stop wage garnishment,
debt collection harassment, and similarattempts to collect a debt.
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Restore or prevent
termination of utility service.
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Allow you to challenge the
claims of creditors who have committed fraud or who are otherwise trying to
collect more than you really owe.
Bankruptcy has become more complex Since October, 2005 when the sweeping
overhaul of the bankruptcy law and regulations has took what was once a simple,
straightforward path to a fresh start and turned it into a complex minefield
that requires experienced guidance to allow for successful navigation and an
ultimate realization of your desired goal. Often bankruptcy cases require
knowledge of other fields of law, such as family/divorce law, criminal law, real
estate commercial law. We have partners and associates that are immediately
available for consultation in these areas when needed.
Like everything else in life, your bankruptcy matter requires a plan of action
consistent with goals that the you set. From the moment you retain us we will
work with you to develop an individualized approach focused on your goals which
we believe will help meet those goals in the most effective and expeditious
manner.
We
maintain offices on Long island, in Nassau County and in Queens County.
We offer free in-office consultations so that you can get a better sense of the
process generally and what is likely to happen in your matter specifically. We
can make emergency filing to stop foreclosure and bank account and wage
attachment. If you are planning on filing bankruptcy on Long island, give us a
call, it might be the most productive and informative hour you have spent in a
long time.
These materials have been prepared by Keith, Shapiro & Ford, for general
informational purposes only and are not intended and should not be construed as
legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. Every case
is unique. The information contained in this website is not intended to create,
and receipt of it does not constitute, a lawyer-client relationship nor is it
intended to substitute for the advice of an attorney. Internet subscribers and
on-line readers should not act upon this information without seeking
professional legal counsel. This
website constitutes attorney advertising.
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