We Can Help You…

	Stop Foreclosures
	Stop Repossessions
	Stop IRS Levy
	Stop Creditor Harassment
	Stop Out of Control Credit Card Debt
	Stop Wage Garnishments

Dedicated
At the law offices of Melvin J. Kaplan, we help people who, due to a variety of circumstances, must consider the possibility of bankruptcy. For over 48 years, consumer bankruptcy has been our only business. This type of dedicated practice allows us to concentrate on one thing… protecting your assets, and your future.

Affordable
Our paralegals help efficiently expedite paperwork matters by performing all of the in between footwork required. This allows us to provide an effective, professional service for a reasonable fee. We offer several low payment options as well as convenient monthly installments for people with severe cash problems and an immediate need for protection.

Professional
All critical junctures of your case will be handled by highly qualified attorneys, not paralegals. A staff attorney will attend the required court hearings on your behalf and personally review all your bankruptcy paperwork filed.

Attorney Melvin J. Kaplan is board certified by the American Board of Certification as a consumer bankruptcy specialist*

Supportive
Our support staff will act as a buffer between you and your creditors. Your job is to get on with your life. Leave the financial headaches to us. That's our job! We're on your side and we're here to help. Appointment times are flexible, with Saturday appointments available.

*Certification is not a requirement to practice Bankruptcy Law in Illinois.

Reason to Use Us

There are more than 22 reasons:

Why you should consider using the services of Melvin J. Kaplan & Associates, P.C.,

Especially if you are concerned about attorneys fees:

1. Our fees are competitive and are reviewed by the Trustee and the Court to ensure that they are fair and reasonable.
2. In most cases, we will accept our fees in installments- without interest and file for NO MONEY DOWN!
3. You could possibly handle your own case if it is simple - but you could also pull your own teeth and hope that there are no complications!
4. Melvin J. Kaplan is personally available to see his clients about any problems relating to his or her case at no additional cost.
5. Melvin J. Kaplan is one of the few attorneys in the Chicago area that is Board Certified by the American Board of Certification as a "Specialist in Consumer Bankruptcy Law"
6. Yes, you might beat our price by shopping around- but you will NOT be represented by an office that:

a. is one of the few consumer law offices in the Chicago area that limits it's practice to insolvency matters.
b. Makes every effort to provide quality professional services
c. Has over 48 years of experience in the field
d. Maintains a caring, competent and professional staff
e. Provides Saturday appointments
f. Attempts to preserve the client's dignity and respect
g. Provides full explanations at every juncture in the processing of the client's case
h. Will provide one day service when necessary
i. Provides a modern, fully equipped facility in an easily accessible downtown location
j. Has a fully automated office with direct computer tie-ins to both Chapter 13 Trustees k. Has a staff that is fluent in Spanish
l. Spends a good portion of each day attempting to resolve bankruptcy cases mishandled by other lawyers
m. One of the largest filers of bankruptcy cases in the Chicago area, yet we are not a bankruptcy mill.
n. Provides free 24 hour taped information as a public service:

Chapter 7 - (312) 294-0115
Chapter 13 - (312) 294-0116

o. Will evaluate your financial situation at no charge to explore any available options with explanation of the advantages or disadvantages of each option.