Bankruptcy is a legal and financial tool that can help secure your financial future. Should you avoid bankruptcy? Not always.

At Stephen L. Burton, we help people in financial trouble understand their options, make informed choices, and take control of their debt problems. Because if you do not take control, the bank certainly will. And they do not have your best interests at heart.

Bankruptcy is nothing to be ashamed of. Bankruptcy actually works. If the corporations like Enron, K-Mart and United Airlines can use bankruptcy as a strategic economic planning tool then why not you?

"The truth about bankruptcy is that if done right, you eliminate all of your debts, and keep all of your assets. After bankruptcy, with some effort on your part, time and wise spending you will regain your good credit rating. I know. I have seen it. Clients call me months and sometimes years later telling me of their success and thanking me again for the advice I gave." - Stephen L Burton - Attorney at Law

The reality is if you do nothing, the telephone calls will not stop, your creditors will eventually file a lawsuit against you, obtain a judgment, garnish your wages or levy on your bank account. Then your options are even more limited.

Is bankruptcy ethical?

You may anguish whether bankruptcy is right. You are not alone. But be realistic...how can you pay the bills? Debt consolidation does not work and worsens your credit rating! If you need debt relief - you need bankruptcy.

Why do I need a lawyer to file bankruptcy?

Because paralegals and document preparers, even good ones, cannot give legal advice, and when they do, it is usually wrong. We have seen people lose homes in their bankruptcy cases because they saved a little money by not going to a lawyer.

At Stephen L. Burton, we have practiced bankruptcy law in Southern California and in particular the San Fernando Valley for over 20-years. We experienced the Northridge Earthquake first hand. We've seen people lose their jobs, their homes and their dignity. The Valley has bounced back. Now, affordable housing is scarce. If you are in foreclosure, or have so many credit card debts that judgment creditors could force a sheriff sale of your home, you owe it to yourselves, and your families to have peace of mind.

Contact Information

15260 Ventura Boulevard #640
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Phone: 818-501-5055
Fax: 818-501-5849
Email:info@topgunbankruptcylawyer.com