Raymond Chandler | Saint Peters Bankruptcy Lawyer

• Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys

• 3rd Place Orator in Jessup International Moot Court Competition.

Most success in the past few years has come from the many successful bankruptcies that have been filed and received a discharge which have helped my clients to eliminate numerous debts. Especially the clients that were able to keep their home, and the equity in their home, through careful planning and filing.

I try to build my practice by having my clients satisfied with my service at the end of a case. If my clients are happy with my work, my responsiveness, my professionalism, etc. then I hope they will let others know about me when they are looking for an attorney.

I would always look for a lawyer that is willing to talk and explain things. The legal process is complex and scary to people that do not deal with it everyday. I try to always take the time to explain to my clients what is going on, why it is happening, what the thoughts behind my actions are etc. I would hate for a client to just drop off the papers and hope things will be done right without feeling they know what is happening.

Local knowledge is vital. Knowing your local trustees, judges, opposing counsel is very important to taking the right steps in any case.

Most importantly I can tell someone if I think I can help them in some way. I also try to explain how the case will proceed to try to alleviate the fears and stress that many people have during that first communication with an attorney.

Mainly, what is the problem you are facing and what is the relief you are looking for. Such as, are you facing debts and want to get out from under them? Are you being charged with a crime and need a proper defense attorney? Have you been injured and need to recover your damage?

My experience as an assistant prosecuting attorney helps me to see both sides of criminal matters. My desire to teach helps me to emphasize explaining the situation to my clients. The support I have from my firm allows me to take on any size case.

Being able to shake a client's hand, look them in the eye, and say ""congratulations, you are debt free"" or that they are not going to spend time in prison on a charge or that their medical bills will be paid and they no longer need to worry about the financial damage from an accident.

I am a computer geek at heart, which is why I like to implement technology where I can in my practice. Other than that, most free time is spent with my wife and newborn adjusting to being a new parent.

I am very involved in local and statewide politics to try to help shape the laws that affect my clients and everyone else. I also try to find time to volunteer for a local organization helping mentor young boys in underdeveloped areas.