While corporations are required to have an attorney, individual debtors have the right to be a pro
se debtor, those who represent themselves.
A pro
se debtor is responsible for all proceedings in his bankruptcy case, and failure to comply with the federal bankruptcy code and rules may result in dismissal of the petition.
In addition to losing money, this pro
se debtor will lose lots of time at work because the hearing was reset since she did not fill out the petition correctly.
Not exact matches
Debtors who file bankruptcy with the help of an attorney also generally have their debts discharged; those who choose to file pro
se have a much more difficult time, and little mistakes can be costly.
The Manhattan CLARO Project addresses the needs of unrepresented
debtors who are being sued by their creditors, by providing pro
se litigants the opportunity to meet with an attorney to discuss their case and obtain limited legal advice.