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Should I Discuss This With My Bankruptcy Lawyer?

By Scott Riddle on May 30, 2016
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Yes.

I could probably end with that simple, straightforward answer but, really, the answer is always the same.  One of the very common questions that comes up fairly regularly on online forums is some form of this question.  Often it seems like the person is concerned they forgot something, or may be in trouble in the case.  Today I read a long post from someone who, at the end, asked whether or not she should have discussed this with her lawyer.  I am sure she was concerned she might have done something wrong, but there is no online answer, even from excellent, well-meaning lawyers, that can substitute for her own lawyer.  Your lawyer is working for you to get the best possible outcome in the case, and to do the best job has to know everything that affects your case.  If there is a problem, he or she is the only one to correct it.  Your lawyer wants to know of potential problems to head them off.  If you believe you have a problem or important question, and you wonder if you should ask your lawyer … yes, you should!

Scott Riddle is a Bankruptcy and Foreclosure lawyer in Atlanta, Georgia.  The best way to contact us is by phone at 404-815-0164. You can also email scott@scottriddlelaw.com, or contact us through the contact page.

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Scott Riddle has over thirty years’ experience in Bankruptcy and business and real estate litigation and has represented individuals and businesses throughout Georgia and several other states. Scott graduated from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BSBA in 1987…

Scott Riddle has over thirty years’ experience in Bankruptcy and business and real estate litigation and has represented individuals and businesses throughout Georgia and several other states. Scott graduated from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BSBA in 1987 and received his JD, with honors, in 1991 from the UNC School of Law. After graduation from law school, Scott served as a judicial law clerk for Judge W. Homer Drake, Jr., United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of Georgia. He then spent several years in the Bankruptcy and litigation sections of a large international law firm based in Atlanta prior to starting his own firm.

Scott is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Georgia, Georgia Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Georgia. He has also been admitted to practice pro hac vice in the courts of several other states.

Scott has spoken at several continuing education seminars, and in the community, has been a member of the Kiwanis Club, Buckhead Business Association, Rotary Club and North Point Community Church. He has been cited in several publications, including the Wall Street Journal Online, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta Business Chronicle, Fulton County Daily Report, and CNN.com. Scott is a member of the State Bar of Georgia (Bankruptcy and Litigation Sections), served several terms on the Board of Directors of the Bankruptcy Section of the Atlanta Bar Association, and is a member of the Georgia Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association and the American Bankruptcy Institute.

Away from the office, Scott is very active in his community. In addition to volunteering with local charities, Scott has participated and led mission and relief trips to orphanages in Russia and Romania, conducted English camps in Romania and Poland, participated in earthquake relief projects in Haiti, and participated in, and helped organize, an earthquake relief trip to Chile. He also supports Lighthouse Family Retreats, and participates in weekend retreats for children suffering from cancer and their families.

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  • Blog:
    Georgia Bankruptcy Law Network
  • Organization:
    The Law Office of Scott B. Riddle
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