The bankruptcy process
A clear path through bankruptcy
From the first phone call to the fresh start, Lever Law walks each client through the bankruptcy process step by step. Below is what to expect at each stage, with a dedicated page for the details of each one.
Your path through bankruptcy
01
Free, confidential intake. We listen, ask the right questions, and explain your options.
02
Income, expenses, assets, liabilities. We do the heavy lifting on documents and exemptions.
03
Filing day, the automatic stay, the 341A meeting, debtor education, and the discharge order.
04
A practical roadmap, budget, savings, credit rebuilding, built around your real numbers.
What to expect
Everything you need to know
The bankruptcy process can feel arduous and complex, especially the first time through. Lever Law clears up the complicated parts and walks each client through the path one step at a time. Clients have full access to the attorney and to dedicated staff who practice bankruptcy law and nothing else. The goal is straightforward: find personalized debt relief, then maximize the results for a real fresh start. The pages that follow explain each phase of that journey in plain language.
Stages of the process
The five stages, one page each
Each stage below links to a dedicated page covering what happens, what is required, and what the firm handles on your behalf.
01
Initial consultation
A free, confidential intake. The firm listens to your situation, asks the right questions, and explains the options on the table.
02
Planning and preparing the case
Income, expenses, assets, liabilities. The firm does the heavy lifting on documents and exemptions before anything is filed.
03
Filing and postpetition process
Filing day, the automatic stay, the 341A meeting, debtor education, and the discharge order. The firm guides every step.
04
Plan your new financial life
A practical roadmap built around your real numbers: budget, savings, and credit rebuilding so the discharge becomes a launch.
05
Create your new financial life
Execute the plan, and check back as the situation evolves. The firm stays available long after the case is closed.
Questions about bankruptcy
No two cases look exactly alike
When it comes to debt relief, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. The firm’s commitment to finding individual solutions is the reason its reputation for results is well founded. Lever Law pairs every bankruptcy case with the financial planning track that has been part of the practice since 2003, so clients walk away with a real plan, not just a discharge order.
Call Lever Law at (562) 436-5456 to begin with a free consultation and take the first step toward a fresh start.
Get started
Together we can change your life
Schedule a free, confidential consultation. We respond within one business day.