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Oakland Bankruptcy Law Attorney

There are many ways to resolve overwhelming debt. Bankruptcy is by far the most common solution, but there are also tax workouts, consumer protection lawsuits, and other remedies. At the Law Office of Lawrence L. Szabo, we have represented thousands of businesses and individuals in bankruptcy and other proceedings, and can carefully guide you through the solution that works best for you.

• Bankruptcy: We handle Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 bankruptcies for individuals, small business owners, corporations, partnerships, and Limited Liability Companies (LLCs). Lawrence L. Szabo also has the experience and knowledge to take on any bankruptcy-related litigation and appeals. See our Bankruptcy Checklist to find out what you need.
• Tax Problems: We deal with issues of tax in bankruptcy, offers in compromise (a.k.a. tax workouts), installment agreements, non-collectible status, tax and foreclosure issues, and statutes of limitation on tax collection.
• Mortgages and Lien Stripping: It may be possible to remove or "strip" a second mortgage from a property through either Chapter 13 or Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
• Consumer Protection: We have a strong consumer protection, defending people from overzealous debt collectors and forcing credit reporting agencies to fulfill their obligations. We also help our clients carefully examine their debt forgiveness options, helping ensure that they remain compliant with taxes and are not caught in fraudulent debt settlement schemes.

Certified by the State Bar of California as a Specialist in Bankruptcy Law

Attorney Lawrence L. Szabo has over 25 years of experience in all kinds of bankruptcy and debt management cases throughout Alameda County, and Contra Costa County. He is certified by the State Bar of California as a specialist in Small Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law. In his career, he has handled nearly every issue that can arise in bankruptcy proceedings, and finds no situation too challenging or too complex.

Personal Attention

As a dedicated lawyer, Lawrence prides himself in offering personalized service to his clients. He does not run a "bankruptcy mill." Lawrence and his staff will listen to you, take the time to fully understand your situation, and answer all of your questions. You will be charged a reasonable fee, with no surprises.

Contact Us

We invite you to look through this Web site for more information about bankruptcy law and our practice, or contact us any time for a free initial consultation. Our office is wheelchair accessible.

We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.