Successful Bankruptcy Cases

I contacted this firm on behalf of my parents, last year, about wanting to meet with Keith regarding bankruptcy. Prior to finding Keith, my parents were misinformed and mislead on the bankruptcy process by a paralegal who had insisted that they did not need a lawyer. Sure enough they fell apart when they had their first court date because they did not know what to do. That’s when Keith swooped in, took over and made everything a lot less stressful for my parents and explained the bankruptcy process to them. I’m so grateful I found Keith, if it weren’t for him, the bankruptcy would probably not have gone through. I appreciate him meeting with my family when we needed him and making us all feel comfortable and not afraid to ask him questions to clarify. Thank you Keith and team at Atlantis Law Firm, you guys are the best!!

- Jasmine, Ontario
Atlantis Law is the best bankruptcy law firm in this area. I went around looking at a lot of other firms, but I felt most comfortable with Atlantis Their prices were the best and they were very flexible. The whole team is really nice and understanding and knowledgable. They made me feel better about filing for bankruptcy and helped me throughout the whole process. I would recommend them to anyone looking for bankruptcy help.

- Mary, Corona
I just spoke with Keith, an attorney at Atlantis, over the phone regarding a real estate issue for my mother. This was my first experience with the firm and he was really great — polite and knowledgeable. He provided me with really sound advice regarding my mother’s situation all within a few minutes time — saving me a trip to Riverside from Los Angeles (where I live). Best part of all is that he did it all for free as part of the consultation because my case was simple. Because of the good experience I had with him regarding this real estate issue, I will use him for estate planning.

- Lawrence, Los Angeles
Atlantis Law is a great firm. Attorney Keith was extremely knowledgeable about the laws of bankruptcy. He explained what was going on with my case and walked me through the whole process and really listened to me. He and his team kept me informed the whole time and were always there to answer my questions. They helped me through some really difficult times. I’ve already referred them to my friends and would recommend them to anyone. I’m glad I found this firm.

- Emily, Fontana
I was caught by surprise when I learned that all of a sudden, my house was being put up for an auction sale. I had no idea this was happening. I called Atlantis to see if they could help me. Not only did they delay the sale, they stopped it for a few months. During that time, they helped me get a loan modification. They saved my house and even got my monthly mortgage payments lowered. I can not thank Atlantis Law Firm enough!

- Brian, Newport Beach
Keith was awesome! He made the bankruptcy process easy to understand and was always there to answer any questions we had, and our bankruptcy was successfully discharged in a little over 4 months from initial consultation. If anyone else is going through this unfortunate situation, i would definitely recommend Atlantis Law!

- Jason, Rancho Cucamonga
Atlantis Law Firm helped me out so much, through all of my financial and legal troubles. The entire staff really listened to me, my concerns, and helped me resolve my legal issues in a professional and timely manner. Throughout my bankruptcy case, they answered all of my questions and were there for me when I needed. I have nothing but great things to say about Atlantis Law Firm.

- Joanna, Riverside
I sincerely thank you for your patience and excellent work that you did for me.

- Laura, Moreno Valley

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Successful Bankruptcy Cases

Many people still view filing for bankruptcy as a bad thing, embarrassing, taboo, and something that society frowns upon. However, bankruptcy is a powerful legal tool that helps many individuals, families, and businesses get a clean, fresh financial start. Our clients have been able to erase a tremendous amount of debt, get a new start, and achieve peace of mind. These are a few stories that show how filing for bankruptcy can help you in many ways. Atlantis Law Firm is here to help you and your family.

Successful Chapter 7 Bankruptcies

Robert & Maria, Ontario

The Problem: Robert and Maria had racked up over $45,000 in credit card bills. Additionally, they had over $10,000 in unpaid medical bills. Robert had been in a car accident and was unable to work for over a year, so the bills kept racking up. They were current on their mortgage but with the unpaid bills growing, they wouldn’t be able to hold on any more. The final straw came when a they were sued over a credit card account that they owed over $10,000.

The Solution: Robert and Maria came to Atlantis Law Firm because they did not know what to do about the lawsuit. We filed an emergency bankruptcy case for them, which immediately stopped the lawsuit. We walked them through the process, prepared their case, filed it, and in 3 short months, their bankruptcy case was discharged. Robert and Maria had over $55,000 in debts wiped out. They have a new start and are working on re-building their credit, debt-free.

Emily, Rancho Cucamonga

The Problem: Emily owed back taxes for 2008 and 2009. As a result, the IRS started garnishing her wages–she was getting over $500 taken out of each paycheck. She had just bought a car a few months ago, with an extremely high interest rate. Emily came to Atlantis Law wondering what she could do.

The Solution: Atlantis Law Firm filed a chapter 7 bankruptcy for Emily. This immediately stopped the wage garnishments. We took care of notifying the IRS immediately, and the very next paycheck, the garnishments stopped. Additionally, since her tax deficiencies were old enough, they were also discharged in the bankruptcy. Emily also had over $20,000 in credit card debts wiped away. Additionally, we negotiated with the company financing her car and were able to lower her interest rate by over half. Now, her monthly car payments are lower and more affordable.

Michael, Santa Ana

The Problem: Michael had a good paying job but had accumulated a lot of debt. He owned many assets- a valuable car, an IRA, some stocks, and a partial ownership interest in a start-up company.

The Solution: Michael had previously visited other bankruptcy attorneys who told him he did not qualify for a chapter 7 bankruptcy. However, with Atlantis Law Firm’s expertise, we were able get Michael to qualify for a chapter 7 by using deductions and more living expenses. We were also able to protect all of his assets- none were taken from him during his case. Three and a half months after filing, Michael received his discharge, and his debts were gone.

Successful Chapter 13 Bankruptcies

John & Patricia, Riverside

The Problem: John and Patricia had come on some hard times. They owned their own business so their income was up and down each month. They had fallen behind 6 months on their mortgage payments and their home was being put for a sale in a month. The house was over $150,000 upside down, and they had a second mortgage on the home as well. They also owed some back taxes from 2010.

The Solution: Atlantis Law filed a chapter 13 bankruptcy case for John and Patricia. The filing stopped the upcoming trustee’s sale of their home and put it on hold for the duration of their case. We prepared a feasible chapter 13 Plan for John and Patricia, a monthly payment they could afford. Their house arrears were put into the plan to be paid off so they could keep their home. We filed a Lien Avoidance Motion for them and successfully got it granted. This meant that their second mortgage would be completely stripped and they would not have to pay on it anymore. Additionally, the back taxes they owed were also put into the plan. After 5 years, John and Patricia will have completed a chapter 13 case, received a discharge, kept their home, and come out debt free.