Q: My lawyer retired without finishing my bankruptcy case. How do I get a hold of a certified copy of the dismissal form?
I live in Worthing, SD but I filed it before I moved from Spearfish, SD. I was told to mail the application for bankruptcy release to the Clerk of Courts in Lawrence County in Deadwood, SD. The said to complete it I need to have a certified copy of my bankruptcy dismissal. The employee will not tell me how to get a copy. She said "ask an attorney". I already paid one attorney for it and I don't want to pay again. So, I just need to know where I can get it so I can mail it to them and finish this process.
A:
Your question doesn't make sense. Once a lawyer files your bankruptcy case, he is stuck with you until he officially withdraws from the case or the case is dismissed or discharged.
He can't just retire and walk away.
Anyway, assuming your case is dismissed, you need to contact the Clerk of Bankruptcy Court where your bankruptcy case was filed.
That Clerk will tell you what you have to do to get a copy of the Order of Dismissal.
It's entirely possible your case was processed and your got a discharge.
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