Helping you get your life back to normal
Personal Injury Lawyer & Bankruptcy Attorney – The Law Offices of Steers and Associates has over 50 years of combined experience in representing clients in the practice areas of Personal Injury Law and Bankruptcy Law. With locations in Los Angeles, Sherman Oaks, Lancaster & Long Beach, California.
If You are Injured, You Deserve Justice
Personal injuries can change your life in a heart beat; whether it’s injuries suffered in a car, truck or motorcycle accident, a slip and fall, being bitten by a dog, or in the worst case, catastrophic injury and/or the wrongful death of a loved one…
These, and many other types of injuries can affect you in a very personal way, both physically and emotionally, as well as financially. It is critical for those suffering serious injuries to have legal representation as soon as possible in order to protect your rights.
NO LEGAL FEES, UNLESS YOU WIN
The Law Offices of Steers & Associates prides itself on our caring attitude and personal attention to each client. We’re interested in your individual needs; be it your medical treatment, vehicle repairs, financial concerns, addressing other personal matters related to your injury; and importantly, with providing you candid, easy to understand legal guidance that works.
See answers to frequently asked questions on our accident pages such as this one: Los Angeles Auto Accident Lawyer.
Is Bankruptcy Right for Me?
Many people have bad feelings about bankruptcy, the truth is that bankruptcy is a beneficial financial strategy used by millions of Americans and by some of the most successful people (Walt Disney, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson, Henry Ford) to clear their debts, stop their worries, and get a SMART fresh start.
Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 Advantages
Chapter 7 is called liquidation and a lot of people think that if they file for Chapter 7, they’re going to lose all their assets. This is not true. Most of the time people are able to keep their house, keep their car and other assets while getting rid of their credit card debt, medical bills and other dischargeable debt. It immediately stops all creditor collection efforts.
In filing for any bankruptcy relief, the bankruptcy trustee looks at your net household income and your expenses. Sometimes if the disposable income is still high by bankruptcy standards, you won’t qualify for Chapter 7. You then may file for Chapter 13 and still pay just cents on the dollar to the unsecured creditors.
If you got behind on your secured debt payments, you can catch up by repaying the arrears (past due amounts) in Chapter 13 over the period of 3 to 5 years. It’s just a matter of timing and it’s the matter of analysis of your particular situation. The most common example is that if somebody has back due mortgage payments, they can repay it through Chapter 13 without their property being foreclosed. Ultimate Guide to Bankruptcy
Former Bankruptcy Trustee Employee
It is rare and invaluable to have lawyers that have previously worked for both the Bankruptcy Trustee’s office as well as debt collectors working now for you. Every legal requirement, limit, and process is known by our expert attorneys.
Our firm prides itself on our friendly attitude and personal attention to each client. We’re responsive to your individual needs by providing candid, easy to understand legal guidance…that works.
Bankruptcy Case Evaluation
For your convenience, an online case evaluation is available at no charge by simply answering the listed questions. The linked page contains all of the information necessary in order for us to effectively determine if you qualify, and whether personal bankruptcy is the best financial solution for your debt relief.
Please answer as accurately as possible, we’ll normally respond to you within 24-hours.
Designated Debt Relief Agency
Under Federal Law we are a Designated Debt Relief Agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code. We offer a free consultation to help you evaluate your options. We have saved our clients thousands and thousands of dollars and headaches by helping to quickly resolve debt problems. With just one easy visit to our office, your financial worries can be reviewed by experts.
Bankruptcy Case Evaluation
A Journalist’s Bankruptcy Story With a Happy Ending:
“I Never Thought I’d Have To Go Bankrupt at 26.
Here’s How It Changed My Life.”
I would highly recommend Steers & Associates to anyone who was having to deal with bankruptcy issues. They took care of things quickly for me and did all they could in order for the situation to work out in my favor. - D.A.
My case was complicated. Steers & Associates took it anyway, bringing in all their experts, finding witnesses, taking many legal depositions, and in the end forcing the other party’s insurance company to settle for 75 times (!) the amount they offered me at the start. – K.V.
I was really worried about losing everything and was embarrassed to file for bankruptcy. Not only did I keep my house and car, but you also helped me move on with my life. Thank you. – M.T.
Our car was quickly repaired, the medical attention we received was very thorough, and the settlement was way more than we expected. The firm watched over us every step of the way. Thank you! – A.S
We were able to save our house, the removal of credit card debts allowed me to invest more into the business, and my son’s college education wasn’t interrupted. The firm has my highest recommendation. – S.T.
A positive attitude…that’s what I appreciated the most. Everyone was really supportive, answering all my calls and many questions. The healing process was painful, but the legal results made me happy. I won’t hesitate for a minute to recommend Steers & Associates to anyone. – E.S.
