Businesses can fail for a variety of reasons — increased competition, marketing mistakes and a failing economy, just to name a few.

If you are a business owner in greater Oakland and surrounding areas, and you need lasting debt relief in order to bring your company back, failure is not an option. And our law firm is here to help.

We are the Law Office of Lawrence L. Szabo, serving clients in Northern California counties of Alameda and Contra Costa for 35 years.

Chapter 11 bankruptcy is a strategy that revives businesses thanks to federal protections that emphasize reorganization of debt and recovery by means of a court-authorized repayment plan. The moment you file, creditors must cease all collections efforts and any repossession or foreclosure threats must stop.

Attorney Lawrence L. Szabo is a business owner in his own right. He personally relates to the triumphs and frustrations of leading a company in today's marketplace. His knowledge of business bankruptcy means that he can guide you through the legal process in ways that give you strength and confidence.

As your business bankruptcy lawyer, Mr. Szabo explains how the Chapter 11 approach can allow a company to continue daily operations while restructuring debt under a court-approved plan of reorganization. Depending on the complex nature of the bankruptcy, the company can emerge from bankruptcy in a few months or years, with debts fully discharged and hope for the future restored.

You worked hard to build your family business. Give it every chance to survive by calling or emailing the Law Office of Lawrence L. Szabo to schedule a free initial consultation. Our number is 510-834-4893. We welcome the opportunity to serve you in any way we can.

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