Lansdale, PA asked in Bankruptcy for Pennsylvania

Q: How can I find out if my bankruptcy went thru lawyer filed paperwork to court but wont return about court date.

I submitted all paperwork bank statements paystubs. He completed court paperwork had me sign was supposed to set court date

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Cary B. Hall
Cary B. Hall
Answered
  • Norristown, PA
  • Licensed in Pennsylvania

A: Call the bankruptcy clerk. Since you're in Lansdale, I'm presuming that you filed in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (in Philly). That number is (215) 408-2800. Call them tomorrow and see what you can find out.

Best of luck to you.

W. J. Winterstein Jr.
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W. J. Winterstein Jr.
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  • Bankruptcy Lawyer
  • Boyertown, PA
  • Licensed in Pennsylvania

A: You can also go to the Bankruptcy Court Clerk's office and ask to examine your court file, which are public records. If you don't know your Bankruptcy Case No., your social security number will give you access.

Alternatively, you can search online through pacer.gov (joining is free and easy, and gives you access to all court records with either a social security number or the bankruptcy case number.

The first hearing in every consumer bankruptcy case is the "341 hearing", or first meeting of creditors. The court clerk notifies everyone involved and identified on the bankruptcy schedules, that is, all creditors, but also the debtor and his lawyer, of the setting of the first meeting of creditors, the address of the court, and other important dates.

A lawyer has a professional duty to respond to a client's inquiries. If you cannot get your lawyer to respond, you can contact the Pennsylvania Bar for assistance with that issue.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
Answered
  • Bankruptcy Lawyer
  • Louisville, KY

A: Call or go to the bankruptcy clerks office in your district. They call tell you everything you need to know about your case (but they cannot give legal advice).

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