If there is a scheduling conflict, I will contact you to schedule a different time.

Same day appointments are often available. Please call me at 801-785-7085 if you'd like to come in today.

The Contact page has my address, phone numbers and a map to my office.

If you are requesting an initial consultation (or first visit) for a potential bankruptcy filing. Click here for information on what to bring with you.

The first step to obtaining your bankruptcy discharge is to schedule an appointment for an initial consultation. At this first visit we will discuss your situation and determine if bankruptcy is a good option for you. We will also discuss any non-bankruptcy options that may appear appropriate in your situation, and we will discuss the costs and fees involved in filing.

Please plan on bringing the following documents with you to your first appointment (if a husband and wife will be filing together, please bring the following for both of you):

• Driver's license, proof of properly issued social security number, and proof of current residence (utility bill, etc.)
• Copies of at least your last two paystubs
• Copies of any current lawsuits and/or garnishments
• A good idea of how much you owe, who you owe, and what kind of debts they are (home loans, car loans, credit cards, medical bills, bad checks, etc.)
• A good idea of how much gross income you make each month, how much you take home, and what your monthly expenses are.

If you can't come up with these documents in time for your visit, that's OK. They're helpful, but we can still have a productive discussion without them. Filling out the initial consultation packet on the Forms page before the appointment will be very helpful.

The initial consultation is free and you will not be obligated to hire me to file your bankruptcy case. You don't need to bring any money with you. However, if you are already sure you will be filing, it will move things forward faster if you can bring at least a portion of the retainer fee with you. The total up front cost for most bankruptcy cases (including my fee, filing fees, and costs related to credit counseling and due diligence) runs between $1200 and $1500. This amount is similar to that charged by most attorneys along the Wasatch Front for bankruptcy services. I recommend an initial payment of at least $50 and $200. You can pay the rest of the fees prior to your filing.

At the initial consultation, I will provide you with a binder containing the full questionnaire and a supporting document checklist that gathers the information I need to prepare your bankruptcy filing. If you would like to get started now, you can download those forms from the links on the left of this page.

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