We are still here to help you during this difficult time. Consultations, case preparation and all meetings are now conveniently and safely conducted over the telephone and email. You can get the help you and your family need while staying safe and secure. Brian Barta, bankruptcy lawyer, has helped thousands of Sonoma County families get a fresh start for over 23 years.
Bankruptcy is a statutory right available to anyone who faces difficult challenges in life, including divorce, job loss and expenses related to uninsured medical problems. It is an honest and responsible path to a new financial future. Attorney Brian Barta can help you become debt-free through bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy is a statutory right available to anyone who faces difficult challenges in life, including divorce, job loss and expenses related to uninsured medical problems. It is an honest and responsible path to a new financial future. Attorney Brian Barta can help you become debt-free through bankruptcy.
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Attorney Brian Barta has been practicing bankruptcy law in Santa Rosa for over 25 years, helping individuals and families in Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake and Napa Counties become debt free. For each of the past ten years, the Law Offices of Brian Barta has represented more people and filed more bankruptcy cases than any other attorney in the North Bay.
If you are facing mountains of medical debt or credit card debt liability that attracts harassing creditors and darkens your family's future, you may be wondering if a personal bankruptcy filing could put your financial problems behind you. You won't know for sure until you have spoken with an experienced Santa Rosa bankruptcy lawyer - someone who sympathizes with your situation and knows strategies that can bring you back.
Of the two main types of bankruptcy, Chapters 7 and 13, you can think of Chapter 7 bankruptcy as simple, inexpensive and quick. The majority of bankruptcies filed are Chapter 7s. From filing to finish is approximately 3-1/2 months; the attorney fee is very reasonable, and most importantly all of your unsecured debt is discharged, i.e., wiped out.
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is sometimes referred to as "wage earner" bankruptcy or reorganization. Under Chapter 13 bankruptcy, clients work with their attorney to create a repayment plan of their debt. Some clients repay only a small percentage of their debt, often as little as 5%, while some plans require a larger payment.
If you are involved in any kind of accident the most important action you can take is to get medical attention right away. Of course, if it's a serious injury you'll be cared for immediately. Many injuries, however, are less obvious; for example, concussions, soft-tissue spine trauma, and joint injuries can feel okay at first, then become painful and debilitating days or even weeks later.
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George Hamamjian
Jan 25, 2022
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Brian provided excellent services during my bankruptcy process. In addition to his skillful and clear legal guidance, he offered kind, patient and encouraging support at an otherwise difficult time in my personal and professional life. I highly recommend the Law Offices of Brian Barta.
Brian provided excellent services during my bankruptcy process. In addition to his skillful and clear legal guidance, he offered kind, patient and encouraging support at an otherwise difficult time in my personal and professional life. I highly recommend the Law Offices of Brian Barta.
Rob Whyte
Jan 01, 2022
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Positive: Professionalism
Before talking to Brian barta I felt uneasy, guilty,for filing bankruptcy but Mr barta made it more comfortable and reassured me its a clean slate/second chance to do it right. I now feel more relaxed and controle of my life.A big thank you to Brian barta and his team now I can get on with my life .
Before talking to Brian barta I felt uneasy, guilty,for filing bankruptcy but Mr barta made it more comfortable and reassured me its a clean slate/second chance to do it right. I now feel more relaxed and controle of my life.A big thank you to Brian barta and his team now I can get on with my life .
Tony Beffa
Nov 18, 2021
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Michelle Preaseau
Oct 13, 2021
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Mr Barta has made filing bankruptcy so simple. He answered all my questions numerous times and explained every little detail regarding the process. I highly recommend Mr Barta. He’s not only very professional he’s like having a friend handle a very stressful problem for you. I can’t thank him enough for all his help.
Michelle Preaseau
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Kristin Medina
Mar 16, 2021
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Mr. Barta has been exceptional from our very first meeting with him. Going above and beyond to help and most important was honest with us from the start. In these circumstances that was more important than anything else. You will be in the best of hands with his help and expertise.
Mr. Barta has been exceptional from our very first meeting with him. Going above and beyond to help and most important was honest with us from the start. In these circumstances that was more important than anything else. You will be in the best of hands with his help and expertise.
Shannon O'Neal
Mar 01, 2021
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Mr. Barta immediately put me at ease and reassured me that just because I needed his services, I was not a failure. That was the most immediate thing I needed to hear. He was always available to answer questions and was very careful to make sure that I understood every option and what the next step in the process was before we moved forward.
There was absolutely no pressure.
I recommend Mr Barta and his firm to anyone who needs an attorney for bankruptcy services. He is personable, reassuring, and very professional. I feel very fortunate to have found him to guide me and represent me in my bankruptcy
There was absolutely no pressure.
I recommend Mr Barta and his firm to anyone who needs an attorney for bankruptcy services. He is personable, reassuring, and very professional. I feel very fortunate to have found him to guide me and represent me in my bankruptcy
Jan M.
Feb 12, 2021
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Filing bankruptcy for me I felt ashamed, embarrassed and totally stressed out. Thank heavens for Brian Barta. He was kind, gentle, very informative and he made the process very easy and effortless. He was so supportive of me through the whole process. Always available when I had a question and I will add again, ALWAYS so kind to me.
Crazy to say but I felt like I had a cheerleader by my side through it all. He would leave the best voicemail messages that would warm my heart and actually make me smile.
Thanks to Brian I am cleared of my debts and more importantly my shame and embarrassment.
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Crazy to say but I felt like I had a cheerleader by my side through it all. He would leave the best voicemail messages that would warm my heart and actually make me smile.
Thanks to Brian I am cleared of my debts and more importantly my shame and embarrassment.
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Bob Eby
Sep 05, 2020
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This is the most helpful firm that I have ever come across. I'm so grateful that Brian took the time to quickly meet with me and give me sound legal advice to allow me to successfully get through the issues that I needed advice on as well as help me with my bankruptcy filing. I strongly recommended the Law Offices of Brian Barta to anyone knowing that they will get the attention and dedication that they need and they deserve during a very personal and sensitive time. The most important thing that stands out is that Brian patiently listens before he comes up with a plan. He was more interested in
Sheryl Reed
Jul 18, 2020
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Mr. Barta has proven to be a very qualified attorney in this field. I especially appreciated his thoroughness and attention to detail. He kept me up to date and walked me through everything. Every concern I had was addressed in a way that I could understand. He is very personable and extremely easy to communicate with. Mr. Barta has a calm demeanor that set me at ease from the first meeting. I would unequivocally recommend him to anyone that finds themselves in this very stressful situation.
Noelle Holbrook
Jun 23, 2020
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Brian Barta gave me a fresh start. I am no longer experiencing the burden of a financial spiral down fall. Brian Barta explained thoroughly the process of Bankruptcy. Brian Barta addressed all my questions and concerns. Brian was intuitive and responsive. My Bankruptcy process was done with ease. Thank You Brian Barta for your professionalism, expertise and guidance.
