Debt Relief Legal Clinic

Debt Relief Legal Clinic
4710 W. Saginaw, Suite 7
Lansing, MI 48917

(517) 321-6804

Do you have high debt and just can’t get yourself unburied?

Filing for bankruptcy is a very personal decision. Some people find it helpful to file a bankruptcy case when they cannot pay their bills and they do not anticipate having he financial ability to pay their bills in the future. Our Lansing, Michigan, Bankruptcy Law Firm will provide you with information to help you decide whether bankruptcy is the right decision

Debt Relief Legal Clinic of Michigan, P.C., was founded in April 1980, and its original office was at 321 E. Kalamazoo Street in Lansing, MI. Brothers Terry and Greg Smith were two of the founding attorneys. The Clinic was moved to its present location in Lansing, Michigan in 1985. Over the years, many attorneys have worked at the Clinic, with Greg Smith being the sole shareholder and attorney at the Clinic since 2000.

Lansing's Oldest Bankruptcy Firm

Debt Relief Legal Clinic has specialized in representing debtors' rights since 1980. Our Lansing Bankruptcy Attorneys have filed thousands of consumer bankruptcy cases, including those under Chapter 13 (wage earner plans) and Chapter 7 (fresh-start bankruptcies).

Most people who think they may not qualify for bankruptcy, actually do. The changes in the bankruptcy laws only made it more time consuming to file, not impossible. Our bankruptcy attorneys offer to analyze your situation at NO CHARGE and give you our opinion on what type of bankruptcy you qualify for. You may receive this analysis by scheduling a free office consultation.

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Legal Services

Have you fallen into debt so deep that it’s hard to imagine getting out? Our Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Attorneys at The Debt Relief Legal Clinic can help you see the light at the end of the tunnel. The goal of Chapter 13 is to enable people in debt that are receiving an income a debt rehabilitation provided they fulfill a court-approved plan.

You may have some questions regarding filing for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. You can find frequently asked Chapter 13 Bankruptcy questions here.

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Legal Help

Creditworthiness and the likelihood of receiving a Chapter 7 discharge are only a few of many issues to be considered in determining whether to file bankruptcy. The importance of the effects of bankruptcy on creditworthiness is sometimes overemphasized, because by the time most debtors are ready to file for bankruptcy their credit score is already ruined.

Do you have high debt and just can’t get yourself unburied? The Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorneys at Debt Relief Legal Clinic have a combined 50 years of bankruptcy experience. Find answers to some questions about Chapter 7 Bankruptcy here.

Debt Relief Attorneys

Being smart with your money is important. The best “debt strategy” is to pay your bills on time, save money instead of spending it, don’t max out your credit cards, etc. For many people, these strategies aren't’t an option. Whether because of a bad economy or some bad choices, they’re deep in debt.

Our Debt Relief Attorneys, specializing in Bankruptcy Law, have the road map to your financial success and the freedom from debt. Our
debt relief specialists serving the Lansing MI area; Kristen L. Krol and Gregory W. Smith have over a combined 50 years of experience and have successfully worked with hundreds of clients.

Attorney Kristen L. Krol
Kristen L. Krol has experience in civil litigation, real estate, divorce, criminal defense, child protection and bankruptcy law. She enjoys reading, sewing and photography. She also has a passion for helping her clients and friends take control of their finances. She has attended Dave Ramsey’s Financial Counselor training and is active in Financial Peace University at Northpointe Community Church in DeWitt, Michigan.

Attorney Gregory W. Smith
Gregory W. Smith has extensive experience in civil litigation, real estate, business, divorce and for the last several years has practiced primarily bankruptcy law. He enjoys playing banjo and fiddle and likes to sail. He is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, American Bankruptcy Institute, Federal Bar Association, State Bar, and Eaton and Ingham Bar Associations.