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Welcome to West Law Office!

Help us to get to know more about you so we can figure out the best option for your needs!
Please share your Name (We PROMISE never to share your info with anyone!)

First NameLast Name
Do you have a spouse or significant other (with whom you reside and share expenses with)
Spouse or significant other (with whom you reside and share expenses with)

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Is this person your:
Email (By providing email address you consent to us emailing you but we NEVER SHARE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS WITH ANYONE!)
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Phone Number
Phone Number (by providing your phone number you consent to our calling and/or sending you text messages but again, we never share your info, so don't be conccerned you will get a bunch of spam. We hate it too and would never do that to you!).Format: (000) 000-0000.
Is this a new or existing matter
If you are an existing client, please do not use this form, instead, email or text your paralegal directly

This form not connected to your case, so clients should email or text directly!
Are you a resident of the state of Ohio?
Sorry! We only practice in Ohio for Ohio residents, and if you live elsewhere, you will need to contact an atttorney in the state where you reside, or have resided for at least 90 days.
Have you previously filed bankruptcy?
If Yes, when and what chapter, and what court?
for example ch 7 2005, Dayton Ohio
Great! For 40 years we have been serving just the citizens of Ohio. We limit our practice just to the Buckeye State. Tell me what kind of debt problems bring you here... Click all that apply.
What contributed to you getting behind?
What Kind of debt collection issues are you currently facing?
Briefly, tell me what caused you to get behind, often is is an event, like and illness or job loss or injury, but more often I am seeing people who slowly sink into impossible debt situations over time and finally realize they need to look into their options.
Tell me about your income and expenses so we'll understand your finances better and create a budget analysis for you.

I have been a certified credit counselor for decades and always start my analysis with a review of your income and expenses. That really helps me to figure out your best options.
Your Net income each time you are paid
This is your net, after taxes, but don't deduct any debt payments or garnishments)
How often are you paid
Do you have a spouse or significant other with whom you share expenes or for whom you provide support?
(other income) If Your spouse or significant other (or person with whom you share expenses) receives income, what is their net income each time they are paid
This is your net, after taxes, but don't deduct any debt payments are garnishments)
How often is significant other paid
If you have a car, what make model, year is it, what is owed on it and what is monthly payment? In who's name is the title and how much is it worth. (car1)
We normally keep cars in bankruptcy
If you have another car, what make model, year is it, what is owed on it and what is monthly payment? In who's name is the title and how much is it worth. (car2)
We normally keep cars in bankruptcy
Do you have any other car or vehicles in your name?
Briefly tell me about the vehcicles. Make model, year, value.
Tell me about your housing situation:
What is your housing cost per month and are you current? If not current how far behind?
If you have ever filed bankruptcy before, when did you file, and what chapter did you file?
We need the filing date and if you did not get a discharge, tell us because those cases may not count
Thank you for sharing this information with us, We will review and get back with you as soon as we can. Please remember... this is not some AI bot, paralegal or low - level salesperson... it’s really the attorneys, Rick West and Clay Woods, actually reviewing your difficulties and bringing nearly 60 years of combined experience to help you get the best solution for your needs. So please be patient with us. We are in hearings and in zoom consultations all day, and it may be later in the evening or the next day before we can reply. I promise you that your patience will be rewarded.

NOT your typical lawyer, read my website, you'll see I've been where you are now, and I understand how you feel!
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Welcome to West Law Office!

If you are an existing client, please do not use this form, instead, email or text your paralegal directly

Sorry! We only practice in Ohio for Ohio residents, and if you live elsewhere, you will need to contact an atttorney in the state where you reside, or have resided for at least 90 days.

Tell me about your income and expenses so we'll understand your finances better and create a budget analysis for you.