Shield Law
Los Angeles firm bridging bankruptcy relief (Chapter 7 and 13, tax debts, foreclosure) and personal injury representation (vehicle accidents, slip and falls, bad faith).
Bankruptcy attorneys in Encino
Encino bankruptcy consultations for business owners: personal guarantees, irregular income and what electronic filing tools do not decide for you.
Closing a business does not answer whether you remain personally responsible for its debts. For an Encino consultation, compare the name on each account with the people who signed the contract or guarantee. Bring formation documents, credit applications, leases and equipment-loan signature pages, not just a total of business bills.
Build a separate cash-flow explanation: when customers pay, which receivables remain outstanding and which costs are business or household expenses. Flag taxes, employee pay, refunds and a co-owner’s interests for review. Ask where business, tax or other advice is needed rather than treating every obligation as an ordinary personal credit-card balance.
The bankruptcy court’s San Fernando Valley Division (www.cacb.uscourts.gov) is in Woodland Hills and directs users to its city or ZIP filing locator. That is a location check, not an assumption that every Encino debt matter belongs in the same office.
Electronic form entry does not make financial decisions for you. The court’s eSR questions (www.cacb.uscourts.gov) describe follow-up requirements, including signed documents. Compare legal services by asking about guarantee and income analysis, document checks and responsibility after submission—work beyond entering information into a form.
Resolve Law Group
A multi-state consumer law firm headquartered in Encino that began as a bankruptcy practice and now also handles debt, consumer protection and several other practice areas.
Law Offices of Navid Kohan
Encino and Torrance firm handling bankruptcy and personal injury cases, offering free consultations and 24/7 availability.
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Common questions
Why review my signature on a business account?
A personal guarantee, joint borrowing or an individually signed agreement can matter. The business name and its closure do not replace reviewing the contract.
Does electronic submission complete every filing step?
Check the current eSR instructions for signed documents and follow-up requirements. Establish who completes each step and keeps proof of submission.
Which month represents irregular business income?
Provide a continuous record and explain fluctuations, receivables and one-off receipts. Ask what period counsel needs rather than selecting only the best or worst month.