Bakersfield Bankruptcy Lawyers

We are Your Bankruptcy Firm

Bankruptcy is a federal court process intended to give financial relief from burdensome debts.  Through the bankruptcy process, consumers and businesses either eliminate their debts or repay them under the protection of the bankruptcy court.  Once the bankruptcy process is complete, individuals will typically be released from personal liability for most debts. 

We are experienced in representing both debtors and creditors and creditors in the bankruptcy process. We represent individuals and businesses in routine and complex bankruptcy matters. We represent debtors seeking relief from their debts and creditors seeking to protect their repayment rights. Our experience in representing both debtors and creditors allows us to deliver practical experience and firsthand knowledge regarding the issues that may arise in a particular case for either side.

If you are considering filing for a bankruptcy, it is important to seek the legal counsel of a qualified bankruptcy attorney. Our founder, Vincent Gorski, is a State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization Certified Bankruptcy Specialist.

We are conveniently located in Bakersfield to serve the entire San Joaquin valley.

Bankruptcy Services

We provide each client with solutions tailored to the issues of their case.  We handle the following bankruptcy related services:

Chapter 7:

Chapter 7 is appropriate for individuals and businesses that face extreme debts without the ability to repay them. We are experienced in helping individuals and businesses file for protection under Chapter 7.

Chapter 13:

Chapter 13 helps individuals with regular income that either do not qualify for Chapter 7, want to keep unexempt property, or want to keep their home or car but have fallen behind on payments.

Chapter 11:

Chapter 11 generally provides for financial reorganization for businesses or individuals. We are experienced in assisting Chapter 11 debtors create a plan of reorganization to keep its business alive and pay creditors over time.

Adversary Proceedings:

An adversary proceeding in bankruptcy is a separate lawsuit filed within the bankruptcy case. If an adversary proceeding is filed in your case or if you are a creditor needing to file one, we are experienced in adversary proceeding litigation.

Discuss Your Options in a Consultation

To schedule a Consultation with a knowledgeable California bankruptcy attorney, contact The Gorski Firm, APC today.

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Bankruptcy Services: Regarding the firm’s bankruptcy related services, we are a debt relief agency. We help people file for relief under the Bankruptcy Code. Federal law requires bankruptcy lawyers and law firms to provide this disclosure.