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Law Office of Douglas Barrett, LLC

Top 10 Reasons to Hire the
Law Office of Douglas Barrett, LLC

1. You see Mr. Barrett himself
At our law firm there is no army of junior flunkies that you have to deal with. When you make an appointment with us you see Mr. Barrett himself. During your case, if you have a question or concern, you deal with an attorney not a secretary or paralegal.

2. FREE First Visit
In consumer bankruptcy cases, your first visit is at no cost to you. Come by and check us out, if you are not impressed there is no obligation to hire us.

3. Reputation
In 2006, 2007 and again in 2008 Mr. Barrett was named as one of the top bankruptcy attorneys in Utah by his peers in Utah Business Magazine (January 2006, January 2007, January 2008).

4. We Know What You Are Going Through
We understand things happen in life. We know you are probably not excited to be in this situation. We also know how to help. Our goal is to help you make a better financial future and not to dwell on what happened in the past.

5. Experience and Candid Advice
Mr. Barrett has years of experience working in and for the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts. We help hundreds of people every year file for bankruptcy protection and in most cases can tell you during your first visit if bankruptcy is your best option. If bankruptcy is not your best option, we can refer you to other sources that may help with the relief you are seeking.

6. FREE Credit Reports
If you decide to retain the Law Office of Douglas Barrett, LLC, to file your bankruptcy case, we will obtain your credit reports and a public records report for FREE.

7. Focused
At the Law Office of Douglas Barrett, LLC, we purposefully limit our practice to a few areas of the law including general consumer and business bankruptcy law, because of this, we understand the complexities of the new bankruptcy laws recently passed by congress.

8. Fast and Confidential
We are designated by the court as an CM/ECF case filer and can file your bankruptcy case 24-hours a day 7-days a week.

9. FREE Book
At the end of your case we give you the booklet, Mending My Credit After Bankruptcy, to help you get the maximum benefit from your fresh financial start.

10. Easy to Reach Us
Its easy to reach us at (801) 221-9911 or toll-free within the State of Utah at
800-461-3188.



Warning Signs of Bankruptcy

Take this simple test:

• Do you ever use one form of credit, such as a line of credit or debt-consolidation loan, to make payments on other debt?

• Have you taken one or more cash advances greater than $500 in the past few months?

• Do you ever borrow to meet regular expenses, such as food and utility bills?

• Can you barely make the minimum required payment on bills?

• Are you so far behind on credit payments that you are being pursued by collection agencies?

• Are your financial problems impacting your health or relationships?

• Have you or your spouse recently been laid off or lost your job?

• Have you recently been through a divorce or expect to go through one soon?

• Do you spend more than one-third of your take-home pay on housing?

• Do you spend more than one-quarter of your take-home pay on your total transportation needs (car payment, car insurance, repairs and gas)?

• Do you owe two months salary or more on your credit cards?

• Are you using one-quarter or more of your take-home income to pay credit card bills and personal loans (excluding mortgage payments)?

• Are your revolving credit cards charged to the limit?

• Have you bounced more than one check in the past year?

• Are you without any savings?

• Are you behind on house or auto payments?

• Are your creditors threatening to take your car, house, or other property?

• Are you behind on your taxes or owe the IRS?

• Are your creditors threatening to garnish your wages?

If you answered "yes" to one or more of the preceding questions, you are experiencing warning signs that indicate you may need bankruptcy help.  Call our bankruptcy hotline at 800-461-3188 to set up a FREE Consultation. 

Bankruptcy May Not Stop the Pain of Divorce But it May Give You A Fresh Financial Start.
Law Office of Douglas Barrett, LLC
1149 W. Center Street
Orem, UT  84057
(801)221-9911