Cost of Filing Bankruptcy in Orlando and Kissimmee
Our Fees are Lower Than You Think
“Whoa – that is lower than everyone else”. When I hear that I am sometimes embarrassed. Should I be charging more? Perhaps. Recently I found out one of our competitors charges a lot more than us: over $4,500 on EVERY case! That is not what I consider affordable at all. My theory for my firm is this: if the fees are lower and you are treated well, you will refer all your friends and family to us. It is not rocket science.
First and foremost, I want to make you aware of several law firms that have opened up shop here in Orlando but are based in South Florida. They usually will rent an actual location or worse, a virtual office, and call it a satellite office and since right now, the Court is handling many hearings telephonically due to the Coronavirus, they are able to operate from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or wherever they live and work. DO NOT HIRE ONE OF THESE FIRMS. You will regret it. We are proud to call Orlando home and we only represent clients locally right here in Central Florida from our Orlando and Kissimmee offices. Nowhere else. We will make sure you always have a place you can come to and feel comfortable knowing we will not close up shop here when it is no longer convenient or worse yet, in the middle of your case.
What fees do you charge for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Our basic Chapter 7 fees vary. We are lower priced and more affordable than most of our competitors. That is the benefit of going with a law firm that files more cases than every other attorney in Central Florida. We can charge less. The basic cost for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy can range from $1500 – $2,500. If you are on a fixed income or have a case that is not that complicated, it will be in the lower end of the spectrum. If you have multiple vehicles and/or properties, it might be higher. Fees are on a sliding scale based upon the complexity of the case. Or in other words, how much work will be involved in your case. Easier case, lower price. How can we charge so low? Because our systems and process have been perfected over 12 years but we are always trying to get better. But make no mistake, you always meet with an attorney and have an attorney at your disposal whenever you have a question. Still not sure? Read our reviews.
Do you offer discounted fees?
Clients can also qualify for discounted fees. If you bring me a written offer from another attorney, we may be able to match their offer. Please consider us in your efforts to hire an affordable bankruptcy lawyer in Orlando and Kissimmee. Be careful in your search. With the Coronavirus pandemic, it has brought many “dabblers” that have maybe filed 10 bankruptcies in their whole career. If you go to another lawyer, ask them how many bankruptcy cases they filed that show up in PACER. If you say PACER they will know you are an educated consumer and they will be inclined to tell you the truth. Our firm has filed over 13,000 cases and counting. Bankruptcy is perhaps the most important area of law where experience matters.
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Get Your FREE Bankrupty EvaluationCan you help me if my wages are being garnished?
The biggest obstacle to filing bankruptcy is cost when you are being garnished. At the Benenati Law Firm, upfront cost should never be an issue. (1) As long as you have a verifiable income source of at least $3500 per month and (2) you are currently subject to a wage garnishment, you pay $150.00 and the filing fee and we file your case. It is that simple. That is because we do not charge the cost upfront if your wages are being garnished. Most every bankruptcy law firm demands you pay everything up front to file your case. The rate that is advertised is what you will put down to “get started”. Getting started means a lot of waiting until your case is filed and paid for in full. We offer a true bankruptcy payment plan for those individuals who are being garnished. Other bankruptcy law firms may allow you to “SIGN UP” with their firm for a small fee, but you will have to pay all fees and costs to get “FILED” and activate the legal protection from debt collectors. At The Benenati Law Firm, your bankruptcy case can be “FILED” and you can receive your case number for the amount listed below. We will file your case for the filing fee plus the costs for obtaining the Credit Reports and running an asset check and tax verification. These cases are filed for $150.00 in addition to the $335.00 Court Filing Fee. If you decide to hire us for representation after your case has been filed, a payment plan for a post-filing representation is then designed based on your bankruptcy type and income. The remaining balance of fees are paid over a 4 month period based on the clients weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly or monthly income source. Most clients pay around $175.00 bi-weekly. Each case is different and has to be quoted by Attorney Walter Benenati. Exceptions apply. Paying more down will lower the monthly payments. Please keep in mind filing bankruptcy under this program ONLY applies when a wage garnishment is in place.
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What One of Our Clients Had to Say
All of the sudden my wages were garnished for $500 per pay period, caught me by surprise and didn’t know what to do. Years ago Mr. Benenati help me out on a judgment, I called his office and I was given an appointment within couple of days. Mr Benenati explained of all my options and went out of his way to get me an appointment on the same week to file my case. His fees are reasonable and great payment plan. I met with his paralegal on the same week and my case was filed, the garnishment was stop. Within couple of weeks I was cited in court and within a month I was discharged of all my debts. Mr. Benenati was right life has a restart button. Thank you. – Carlos P.
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