About

Diane L. Drain is a well-known legal professional in Phoenix, Arizona, who is devoted to helping customers navigate through the complexities of bankruptcy law. With a passion for making a difference and a commitment to excellence, Diane affords professional prison advice and representation to individuals facing financial challenges. Our customers come to us at a time they may be overwhelmed and scared. Everyone has a right to a peaceful night time’s sleep with out the concern of unwanted phone calls, complaints, or their wages being garnished. We want all our clients to have that peace of mind and understand we're of their corner. Some attorneys went to regulation school to make their fortune; I committed my lifestyles to making a distinction for folks that need a assisting hand. Many consider they can't afford precise felony recommendation. That can be proper for some, but NOT for consumers searching for advice regarding bankruptcy due to the fact the initial advice is free, at least at our office. Some humans believe they can put together their personal legal files: financial disaster, complicated tax returns, or plan their personal property. They do no longer recognize the planning that goes into each financial ruin. Without proper planning, they'll lose their tax refunds or different non-exempt assets. Worse yet is that they repaid household or transferred assets, then filed financial disaster. Now the bankruptcy trustee demands the loved ones go back the funds or face a lawsuit. When this falls apart, the identical individuals who filed their personal bankruptcy pay loads of dollars to lease a lawyer, however discover that once the trouble is created it can't be undone without a number of paintings, if ever. As a famous attorney, Diane honestly believes that “whilst you find your ardour, going to work each day is a pleasure, no longer a process.” Her clients and fellow legal professionals can attest to her passion and dedication to excellence. She practices handiest inside the regions of bankruptcy. Diane is a retired professor of law and has taught bankruptcy considering 1990. Since 2006, she has received an AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell. This is the highest score for an lawyer and shows that she reached the pinnacle of professional excellence and is identified for the highest tiers of talent and integrity by using each her clients and fellow lawyers. Something to keep in mind - you'll no longer do your very own surgical operation, so don't strive filing your personal financial disaster.

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Legal Issues

  • Chapter 7 bankruptcy
  • Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
  • Trustee Sales

Certificates

Law Professor
Arizona Summit Law School

Law Professor
Phoenix School of Law

Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
Arizona Jurdictions
Arizona
Since 1985">
9th Circuit Jurdictions
9th Circuit
Since 1989">

Experience
  • Lawyer
    Law Office of D.L. Drain, P.A.
    1991
Education
University of Arizona Education School Logo
University of Arizona
J.D. | law
Graduation year: 1983">
Associations
Arizona Consumer Bankruptcy Counsel  ACBC Professional Association
Arizona Consumer Bankruptcy Counsel ACBC
co-Founder and co-Executive Director
2005 - Current">
various organizations Professional Association
various organizations
lawyer
1985 - Current">
Board of Governors, State Bar of Arizona Professional Association
Board of Governors, State Bar of Arizona
Board member
1998 - 2018">
Arizona Summit Law School Professional Association
Arizona Summit Law School
Ret. Adjunct Professor
2007 - 2017">
Arizona School of Real Estate Professional Association
Arizona School of Real Estate
Instructor
1988 - 2017">
Costs
  • Free Consultancy Service
    As a retired law professor my focus is to educate everyone about the bankruptcy process (both debtors and creditors). We offer a detailed free consultation for everyone, including referrals to other non-bankruptcy options. Our fees are based on the complexity and type of work needed. Normally we offer flat fees with a focus on your ability to pay, depending on circumstances.
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