ATTORNEYS & DEBT COUNSELORS
The Law Office of Peter D. Carratt (813) 876-3328
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Attorneys and Debt Counselors
3019 West Azeele St. Tampa, FL 33609
Tel. (813) 876-3328
Fax (813) 876-3306
BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEYS SERVING:
TAMPA
CLEARWATER
NEW PORT RICHEY
BRANDON
ST. PETERSBURG
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RIVERVIEW
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TOPICS IN THIS SECTION
Bankruptcy filing fees in Tampa, Clearwater and St. Pete, Florida.
CHAPTER 7 COSTS
Filing Costs: The cost to file for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is the federal filing fee is $299.00.
A credit counseling certificate is also required to file. This fee is $25.00 for a single certificate, $36.00 for joint
We can obtain your credit report for $45.00 for a single report, $90.00 for a joint report. (Optional)
Post filing Class is $11.00
Attorney’s fees: Attorneys and Debt Counselors charges $1,250.00 for attorney’s fees in a routine Chapter 7
case. You may pay attorney’s fees and costs by cash, personal check, debit card, money order or checks from a
third-party. We can also open a file and hold it open until all the fees and costs are paid; at which time we will file
your case.
Although our standard fee applies in most cases, this fee can vary by more or less depending on:
• the total amount of debt
• the type of debt
• the amount and type of assets
• whether you owe either priority or state taxes
• real estate owned
CHAPTER 13 COSTS
Filing Costs: The cost to file a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy will be the Federal Court filing fee of $274.00 plus the
mandatory credit counseling fee of $25.00 for a single certificate or $36.00 for joint.
Post Filing Class is $11.00
Attorney’s Fees: Some of the attorneys’ fees for a Chapter 13 can be added into the repayment plan. The Chapter 13
Trustee will pay the attorney’s fees on a monthly basis along with the other creditors.
*Depending on your situation our fees may vary. The attorney will provide you with a quote during your
consultation.
Every situation is different. To find out which type of bankruptcy is best for you and to speak with a bankruptcy lawyer
in Tampa, St. Pete or Clearwater call the Attorneys and Debt counselors today at (813) 876-3328.
Experienced and Affordable, Personal Service.
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Resist The Urge to Obtain Easy Credit After Bankruptcy
One of the most important things to remember when starting fresh after bankruptcy is to resist the lure of easy credit. The American
economy depends on consumption, which is driven by credit. It's important to realize that the reason you can get a car loan quickly is
not for your convenience; it's to help car dealers to sell cars fast.
Bankruptcy Attorney Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater
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