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Erin B. Shank, P.C.
By scottwalshtx March 21, 2014
I consulted with 3 attorneys before Ms. Shank, all three insisted that I made too much money to file a Chapter 7 or that I had to wait about six months, unacceptable, Decided to try one more time. Walked into Ms. Shank's Office and they immediately said "Chapter 7, No Problem" She is right on point. Today, I got my Chapter 7, what a relief. Don't know where those other lawyers have been hiding. ...read more
Erin B. Shank, P.C.
By marcellaullested September 26, 2013
My husband and I have been very pleased with the legal services of Erin Shank and her professional and compassionate team. From our very first phone call, she and her staff have made a very difficult and embarrassing situation as pleasant as something like bankruptcy can be. Erin’s extensive experience as a bankruptcy attorney shows in every aspect of this emotional journey. She has been, understanding, supportive, thorough and very accurate. Lena Hughes has also been very knowledgeable and compassionate with our preparation and situation. Thank you so much. ...read more
Erin B. Shank, P.C.
By OliverGarcia December 13, 2012
Outstanding! All staff very friendly and helpful. Would recommend to everyone. ...read more
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How much does it cost to file bankruptcy?
The attorneys’ fees charged by all law firms in every bankruptcy case are disclosed to the Bankruptcy Court and are subject to the Court’s review. Erin Shank is one of the most experienced bankruptcy attorneys in the State of Texas. She has been practicing exclusively bankruptcy law in Texas for over 30 years. She served for five years as the President of the Central Texas Bankruptcy Bar and is currently a Texas State Chair for the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. Erin speaks at numerous bankruptcy seminars each year, educating other attorneys about various aspects of the practice of bankruptcy law. When you are choosing a law firm, be sure you know what the attorney in offering you. Many attorneys offer an extremely low fee, maybe just a couple of hundred dollars, in order to file a bankruptcy case. However, fees this low are offered because the attorney will be filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case for you. A Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a three to five year wage garnishment bankruptcy. That attorney will actually be receiving more attorneys’ fees that our firm will charge you because your wages will be garnished for three to five years and that firm will receive additional fees as your wages are garnished. We pride ourselves in filing primarily Chapter 7 cases. Chapter 7 cases have no wage garnishment and the bankruptcy case is over in approximately 3 to 4 months. We offer a low down payment and the balance is paid under our convenient payment plan. When you come in for your free initial consultation, we will provide you with a copy of our fee agreement that itemizes all fees so that there are no surprises as to what you are being charged. We will also completely describe the type of bankruptcy case that we are filing for you. Our fee for a basic consumer Chapter 7 case is $2,500.00, plus expenses that total approximately $430.00. We frequently reduce our fees for cases that are less complicated. We also increase our fees for cases that are more complicated. We offer a discount for active duty soldiers and veterans. You can retain us by paying just $50.00 and we will begin accepting calls and letters from your creditors. We will tell those creditors that you have retained this law firm for a bankruptcy filing and that, under the federal Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, all future calls and letters must come to our office. We will send you a bill each month so that you can pay the balance of our fees. You can pay the balance of our fees by either dropping a check to us in the mail, by debit card through our website, or dropping by one of our offices. It will be necessary for your entire fee to be paid in order for us to file your Chapter 7 bankruptcy case. The fee for a basic consumer Chapter 13 case has been set by the Bankruptcy Court and, for cases filed in the Waco, Texas, the attorneys’ fee is currently $3,300.00, plus expenses that total approximately $430.00. Remember, Chapter 13 is a 3-5 year wage garnishment. We therefore rarely recommend that a client file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case. If a Chapter 13 case is recommended by our firm, you can retain us by paying $800.00 to $1,000.00 and then the balance of our fees will be paid under your Chapter 13Plan. Bankruptcy is a serious and complicated legal process. When you hire our firm, you are getting Erin Shank’s wealth of experience and knowledge regarding bankruptcy to get your case filed correctly from the very beginning. ...read more
By Erin B. Shank, P.C. May 08, 2014
Texas Criminal Offenses - Levels and Punishments
If you have been arrested in Texas, it̢۪s important to know the level of the offense you have been charged with since that will determine the potential punishment you face if convicted. Below are the different levels of criminal offenses in Texas and the corresponding punishment. Of course, if you are facing a criminal charge in Texas, especially one involving possible jail time, you should hire a good criminal attorney who may very well be able to get you probation or other alternatives to serving time in jail. Felonies Capital felony Life without parole or Execution First degree felony 5-99 years or life in Texas Prison; $10,000 fine Second-degree felony 2-20 years in Texas Prison; $10,000 fine Third-degree felony 2-10 years in Texas Prison; $10,000 fine State jail felony 180 days to 2 years in State Jail Prison; $10,000 fine Misdemeanors Class A misdemeanor Up to 1 year in jail; $4,000 fine Class B misdemeanor Up to 180 days in jail; $2,000 fine Class C misdemeanor Up to $500 fine McDermed Law Firm is a criminal defense firm in Waco, Texas. Marie McDermed is a criminal attorney&has been practicing law for seven years throughout the State of Texas. ...read more
By McDermed Law Firm August 13, 2013