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Paul Bach
Bach Law Offices
1955 Shermer Rd.
Suite 150
Northbrook, IL 60062-5352
Phone: (847) 564-0808 | Fax: (847) 564-0808
http://www.bankruptcyinillinois.com/
Put the financial harmony Bach in your life.
Legal Topic
Bankruptcy
Preferred New Clients
I prefer to work with individual or corporations involved in different types of bankruptcy cases (Chapter 7, 11, and/or 13).
Sub-Categories
Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 7
- Collections & Repossessions
- Credit Disputes
- Debt Relief
- Garnishments
- Chapter 11
- Business Bankruptcy
- Creditor Harassment
- Personal Bankruptcy
- Foreclosures
Bar Admissions
IL, Nov 1992
Bar Number: 06209530
Other Court Admissions
State of Illinois, and General Bar of the District Court of the Northern District of Illinois.
Association Memberships
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA), American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI), Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), American Bar Association (ABA), and Bankruptcy Boot Camp Graduate.
Continuing Education
The attorneys in my firm always fulfill our Continuing Legal Education hours with seminars related to bankruptcy, bankruptcy litigation and consumer issues in bankruptcy.
Example Cases
We handle all sorts of bankruptcy cases. The typical cases deal with individuals who are just facing difficult financial times and are need of assistance. Our office will not back down from a fight with creditors no matter who they are. We have stopped the IRS from collecting tax money when they have made mistakes, stopped mortgage companies from getting paid on a second mortgage, went after mortgage and finance companies when they failed to adhere to the bankruptcy code to the benefit of our clients and went after attorney's who enter court orders in civil court that were improper because of a pending bankruptcy.
Education
Degree:
B.S.
School:
Bradley University
City:
Peoria
State:
IL
Year:
1988
Degree:
Doctor of Jurisprudence
School:
Drake Law School
City:
Des Moines
State:
IA
Year:
1992
Number of Attorneys
2
State Licensed In
Illinois
Firm Focus and History
Bach Law Offices, formerly known as Law Offices of Paul M. Bach, was first established in 1999 as a general practice law firm. Shortly after its inception, Bach Law Offices changed its focus from general practice to a concentration in bankruptcy law. Bach Law Offices has been representing bankruptcy clients ever since.
At our firm, we always focus on finding a legal solution that is in the best interest of each client. Although many of our clients do file for bankruptcy; filing bankruptcy is not the answer for every client with financial difficulties, and we have the tools to explain other options for debt-relief and debt management that may provide more appropriate and effective solutions. We will not advise a client to file bankruptcy if we feel it is not the best option.
Previous Employment Summary
I first started my legal career as an intern with Weiss & Block, a firm who concentrated in tax law. After a short experience with this office, I relocated to Joliet were I quickly became a junior partner in Codo, Bonds, Zumstein and Konzelman, P.C., where I remained for five years. As my family relocated to the north suburbs, I opened my own practice, which is still in practice today.
Activities and Awards
I completed the Max Gardner Bankruptcy Boot Camp, a week long seminar geared towards locating and correcting errors of creditors and mortgage companies in bankruptcy and the solutions to the creditor's errors.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I think it is very important for you to educate yourself. The best way to truly understand your rights is to question and seek out answers. It is my firm's responsibility to explain as much as possible to you. There is no such thing as too much knowledge.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Clients frequently prepare documents that need to be reviewed. If I do not review them, it will most likely adversely affect their case.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I am not willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I decided to become a lawyer when I was in grade school. There has always been something about law that intrigued me.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
When I graduated from Bradley University, I decided to work for a year before I attended law school. During this year, I became a regional manager for T.C.B.Y. This experience gave me many of the skills which I use today. Even more influential than the experience I had with T.C.B.Y. was my decision to obtain my CPA. The skills I learned during this process have pushed me beyond many of my peers for now I have an understanding of accounting that many others do not have.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
My primary are of practice is bankruptcy. This area of law just fell into my lap. I was working as a general law attorney when I got my first bankruptcy case. What I found was that my accounting knowledge, combined with my understanding of the bankruptcy code, mixed great with bankruptcy law and was a wonderful way to use my law license to help others.
What do you like best about your career?
The best thing about my career is helping people, or companies, who are down on their finances get a fresh start, save their homes or businesses and get out of the struggling experiences they are currently in.
Tell us about your law firm:
I was a solo practitioner until May 5, 2005. At that time my wife joined my practice and we have been practicing together ever since. We are a small office and pride ourselves with the fact that our clients can always speak with an attorney. We also have a wonderful paralegal that is very knowledgeable and happy to assist any of our clients to the best of her ability.
What are your strengths and style?
I am an attorney who has a very good rapport with other debtor attorneys, judges, trustees and creditor attorneys. I feel that is it very important to keep these relations strong, for with them I am able to provide resolutions to clients' problems that would otherwise never happen. I run my office like a family. Each client is important to me, and I always do my best to help each client resolve their needs.
Personal Interests:
I enjoy traveling and watching sports. I am also a football official.
Office Manager/Assistant
No.
Fax
(847) 564-0808
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
We will meet with clients any evening or Sunday as needed.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
We have a part-time employee who speaks Spanish.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Our price in most instances is a fixed rate. However, the amount of the fee depends on each individual case.
Hourly Rates
$300 an hour.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, I offer a free consultation.
Typical Retainer
The retainer depends on case facts and type of case.
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