Serving Individuals in South Chicago from our Offices in Oak Forest
Since 1952, the Illinois law firm of Urban & Burt, Ltd., has been helping individual and business clients obtain relief under the Bankruptcy Code. Our lead bankruptcy lawyer, Edmund G. Urban III, has served in this role for 29 years and brings vast experience and knowledge to the practice of bankruptcy law. As a full service law firm, we are also able to help clients with legal matters that may have a bankruptcy component.
Guiding Clients Through the Bankruptcy Process
Our law firm handles both consumer and business bankruptcies, assisting individuals and businesses in the community from the initial petition to the final order. Our law firm is dedicated to guiding clients through bankruptcy, providing answers to their questions and information about their options. There are many steps to completing a bankruptcy, and our experienced lawyers work with clients to ensure a smooth and trouble-free conclusion to the process and a fresh financial start.
Using the Bankruptcy Code to Help Clients
In 2005, the Bankruptcy Code changed significantly, requiring individuals to meet certain income requirements before becoming eligible to file a Chapter 7, or "straight", bankruptcy. In addition, consumers filing either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy must now complete debt counseling. These and other changes were implemented primarily at the request of the banking lobby and had the effect of making the bankruptcy process more complex. However, our attorneys continue to use the debt relief laws of the United States to benefit clients who find themselves overwhelmed by debt.
Using Electronic Resources to Broaden Our Knowledge
Our law firm maintains sophisticated information systems that streamline the legal process, saving money for our clients while providing cutting-edge legal services. We also maintain a substantial law library that includes both hard-copy books and extensive access to electronic resources. These resources allow us to access and share information about developments in bankruptcy law, wherever they occur.
Contact the Oak Forest bankruptcy attorneys at Urban & Burt, Ltd. Call us at 888-277-1490 to learn about our bankruptcy practice.
