Craig M. Janak
Janak Law Firm, PA
111 West Chatham Street
Cary, NC 27511
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Phone: (919) 233-0358 | Fax: (919) 882-8173
http://www.janaklaw.com
We Provide The Highest Level of Bankruptcy Service-NC
Legal Topic
Bankruptcy
Preferred New Clients
Information coming soon.
Bar Admissions
NC, Jun 1998
Bar Number: 25174
NY, Feb 1998
Bar Number: 2879211
NJ, Sep 1998
Bar Number: 049431997
Other Court Admissions
• Eastern District, North Carolina
• Middle District, North Carolina
• Western District, New York
Association Memberships
• North Carolina Bar Association
• National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
• American Bar Association
Continuing Education
I take classes on bankruptcy, real estate and consumer law issues.
Example Cases
I do mostly transactional work, rather than major cases.
Education
Rutgers University School of Law, Camden
Juris Doctorate
Camden
NJ
1997
Notes and Case Notes Editor, and Rutgers Law Journal.
University at Buffalo (SUNY Center at Buffalo)
Bachelor of Arts
Buffalo
NY
1994
Dean's List, Fall 1996 and Spring 1997.
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
New York, New Jersey, and North Carolina.
Firm Focus and History
Janak Law Firm was established in May, 2003 and is a small firm located in downtown Cary with a practice that focuses on consumer bankruptcy and real estate matters. Our goal is not to become the biggest law firm or have the most clients, but to provide the highest level of customer services, care and expertise in an effort to resolve our clients' problems with the best possible result.
Previous Employment Summary
Prior to opening his own firm, I was an associate at Jordan Price Wall Gray Jones & Carlton, PLLC in Raleigh, North Carolina; Solomon & Mitchell, PLLC in Durham, North Carolina. Prior to moving to North Carolina, I practiced law for just over a year in Buffalo, New York.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I think clients should educate themselves on legal issues but should keep in mind that the information is general in nature and that not all information is accurate. For example, the law in North Carolina is different than the law in Texas, so an article written by a Texas attorney may not help someone in North Carolina. A local attorney should be consulted for major legal decisions involving a person's rights.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I will review documents and provide advice on how to proceed.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I am willing to help prepare clients to represent themselves as necessary.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
Please contact me for additional information.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
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Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I like providing bankruptcy and consumer law services because I can really help turn a client's life around. A person in financial difficulty experiences a great deal of stress and frustration which increases with constant calls from creditors and debt collectors. Representing consumers and protecting their rights is very satisfying.
What do you like best about your career?
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Tell us about your law firm:
I am a solo practitioner, so each client's matter has extensive attorney involvement.
What are your strengths and style?
Please contact me for additional information.
Personal Interests:
I enjoy playing sports, particularly hockey, golf and volleyball. I also foster dogs and volunteer for a local rescue organization.
Fax
(919) 882-8173
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Evening and weekend appointments available.
Emergency After Hours
No
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
I provide discounts for Nolo referrals. My standard fees are as follows:
Real Estate closing- Purchase $550
Real Estate closing- Refinance $475
Chapter 7 bankruptcy-$1,100-$1,500 plus costs and fees
Chapter 13 bankruptcy-$3,000 plus costs and fees
Basic will and estate planning documents: One person-$450, Husband and Wife-$700
Hourly Rates
$175.
Free Initial Consultation?
I offer free bankruptcy consultations.
Typical Retainer
No.
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