Entries by Scott Bell

Big News-We’re Moving!

We would like to announce that we have officially outgrown our Bakersfield office. As of June 1, 2011, we will be at our new office: 2101 17th St. Bakersfield, CA 93301 This office is on the corner of 17th and D streets, still in downtown Bakersfield. Our telephone numbers and email addresses will all remain […]

Bankruptcy FAQ

1. What are the Chapters of bankruptcy? There are 2 basic kinds of bankruptcy available to consumers: Chapter 7, and Chapter 13. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is designed to discharge your unsecured debts and give you a “fresh start”. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is designed to allow the debtor to pay back some or all of their […]

Tips for Applying for Disability

Tips for Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits 1. Likelihood of success. If (a) your physical or mental disability is severe, (b) your condition limits your activities of daily living, (c) your medical impairment will last or has lasted longer than 12 months, and (d) your doctor agrees with this assessment, you should apply for […]

Your Bankruptcy Consultation

The Consultation Please arrive on time for your consultation, and we request that you leave kids with a babysitter so that we can concentrate on providing you with the best legal advice possible without distractions. Bring with you your most recent paycheck stub, as well as a rough idea of how much debt you have […]

New Website!

In our ongoing quest to provide a unique level of service, we have launched our new website. While there will be hickups along the way as we refine and hone our online presence, we feel that we will be able to provide a superior web experience for our valuable clients and potential clients. So have […]