Allan S. Williams | California Bankruptcy Lawyer

• Allan is a member of the State Bar of California, a member of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Orange County Bar Association and a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. He is admitted to practice in the Central, Southern, Northern and Eastern Districts of California as well as admitted to practice in the United States District Court in Nebraska.

• At Long Beach State, Allan was a member of the forensics team wherein he traveled around the United States competing in debate, impromptu and persuasive speech. His law school activities and honors included Executive Director of the Advocacy Honors Board and two American Jurisprudence Awards.

The best type of case is when a potential client calls you and is facing a foreclosure of their home because they are behind on mortgage payments. I have stopped MANY foreclosures by filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy to allow time for the client to catch up on their mortgage.

I have 27 years of experience and have filed more than 10,000 cases. Knowing the ins and outs of consumer bankruptcy has help me build a successful practice.

Clients should look for lawyers who are "up front" with respect to everything about your case. If I was a client, I will want to know if my case has any pitfalls or if I should expect any push-back from the Judges, Trustees or United States Trustee's office.

Knowing the local Trustees and Judges are key to your success.

Typically, I describe the process for the potential client as well as my attorney fees. Additionally, we discuss what information is needed to figure out if you qualify for a bankruptcy.

You can just call. However, if you have your income information and a general sense of what kinds of debt(s) that you have.

I take all of my calls. You get my direct phone line and I answer all of those calls. I also prepare all of the documents that are submitted to the court. I do not have a paralegal, or another service prepare your documents.

Helping others. When Debtors receive their discharge and are relieved of their debt...that is the most rewarding aspect of my job.

My dogs. My kids. I probably should have put my kids before my dogs....