Bankruptcy Clinic - WNY Law Center

37 Franklin Street Suite 210 Buffalo, NY 14202 blogs2.law.columbia.edu/wnylcbankruptcyassistant/
Main Phone
716-855-0203

Bankruptcy Line
716-855-0203 x121

Fax
716-270-4005

Primary Services
Bankruptcy Assistance

Description
A pro se clinic in which attorneys and paralegals assist clients with a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing. The clinic's goal is to help in the preparation of the bankruptcy petition to ready clients to represent themselves in front of the bankruptcy court.

Hours
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

Eligibility
Must be above the age of 18 and generally have liabilities above $10,000. However, a Chapter 7 case may be possible at lower levels, so it is best to fill out the eligibility form, and the bankruptcy team will follow up.

Service Area: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, & Wyoming Counties.

Intake Process
Clients interested in accessing bankruptcy services should navigate to the bankruptcy website (see link at top of listing). Once there, click on the tab labeled "Pre-Clinic Items" and complete the Initial Eligibility Form. Interested parties can also call the Bankruptcy Line for information.

Program Fees
The law center does not charge for its services. However, clients are expected to pay the fees required by the Bankruptcy court:
- First Credit Counseling, $10
- Comprehensive Credit Report, $37
- Bankruptcy Filing Fee, $338
- Second Credit Counseling, $10

Languages
English and Spanish.

Handicap Accessible?
Yes

Accessibility
Handicap accessible building with chair lift and elevator.

Date of Official Change
Feb 05, 2021

Contacts
Keisha Williams (Primary)
Head Bankruptcy Attorney
kwilliams@wnylc.net