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Wallace Law Office

801 E. 2nd Ave.
Suite 101
Spokane, WA 99202
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Phone: (509) 326-3600 | Fax: (509) 326-3624
http://www.walegalclinic.com

Experienced bankruptcy attorneys in WA and ID

Types of Cases
Firm Focus & History
Practice & Philosophy
Office Information
Fees

Legal Topic

Bankruptcy

Legal Topic

Family Law

Number of Attorneys

State Licensed In

Washington, Idaho

Firm Focus

Low cost bankruptcy and family law.

Firm History

The firm was established by Dennis Wallace over thirty years ago, and was taken over by Anastasia Karson in 2007. Elizabeth Wallace joined the practice after being admitted to the bar in May of 2007. Erika Snyder joined the practice in 2009 to practice family law and criminal defense.

Activities and Awards

Each attorney volunteers with the local Street Law program and accepts pro bono cases from the Volunteer Lawyers Program.

Example Cases

Information coming soon.

What is your firm's point of view regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

Our website contains very detailed information about the different types of bankruptcy available to our clients, how the laws may apply to them, and what the process entails. Additionally, the other areas of law that our attorneys practice are outlined on our website, including information packets and how to gather the required documents to prepare for meeting with the attorneys. We do maintain a Facebook page with recent articles about bankruptcy, in order to allow clients to keep up with changing trends in law and court procedure.

Are your attorneys willing to review documents prepared by clients?

Yes.

Are your attorneys willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

Yes.

Are your attorneys willing to help a client with one discrete part of a case, without taking on the whole case?

Yes.

What are your policies about dividing work among the firm's partners, associates, and paralegals to make the process most cost-effective for the client?

All bankruptcy cases are handled by two attorneys and a legal assistant. Each case is carefully reviewed by all involved before filing.

How frequently does your firm use mediation, arbitration, or collaborative law to resolve cases?

When the opportunity exists to use these practices in bankruptcy, this is preferable to expensive litigation that could take time our clients may not have. The best alternative that is available to our client is what is selected.

Does your firm provide pro bono legal services or otherwise participate in your community?

We work very closely with the Volunteer Lawyers Program to provide pro bono services. Additionally, each attorney volunteers with the Street Law program during the summers, to offer legal services to those unable to afford attorney services. Elizabeth Wallace participates in the bankruptcy screening process for the Volunteer Lawyers Program.

What distinguishes your law firm from others?

We believe that the services of attorneys should be readily available to those who need them, when they need them most, and that cost should not be a prohibitive factor in securing counsel. We provide excellent services, while maintaining low-cost alternatives for our clients.

Office Manager/Assistant

Sarah Oxford, Office Manager; Gabriel Schliep, Office Assistant; Daniel Biwer, Legal Intern

Fax

(509) 326-3624

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Emergency after hours available by appointment.

Emergency After Hours

Foreign Languages

Translators can be arranged.

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

Bankruptcy Cases
Washington: Chapter 7 - $400 Attorney Fee, $299 Filing Fee
Chapter 13 - $450 Attorney Fee, $299 Filing Fee (balance of statutory fee paid in plan)

Idaho: Chapter 7 - $550 Attorney Fee, $ $299 Filing Fee
Chapter 13 - $550 Attorney Fee, $299 Filing Fee (balance of statutory fee paid in plan)

* Post-petition amendments and additional services may require additional fees.

Hourly Rates

Anastasia Karson: $215/hour, Elizabeth Wallace: $200/hour, Erika Snyder: $185/hour

Free Initial Consultation?

Yes.

Typical Retainer

$1,000 for Adversary Proceedings in bankruptcy, $1,500 for contested family law work.

Understanding Fees

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