Bankruptcy: Consumers and Small Business

Filing for bankruptcy is not a reflection on you as a person. Perhaps you owe more on your home than what it is worth and you are struggling to make the payments. Perhaps you cannot get your mortgage or other loans modified. Perhaps you are going through a life changing experience such as a serious illness, loss of employment, divorce or death in the family. The sweeping changes to the laws in 2005 made filing bankruptcy more complex, and often inaccessible to most people. Attorney’s due diligence has increased due to the added complexity of bankruptcy cases; there are new credit counseling and debtor education requirements. But you do not have to go on living with the constant calls from the creditors or mounting debts.

Korb/Law is a bankruptcy law firm that is different. We understand that people facing bankruptcy often feel bullied and stressed in the face of overwhelming debt, creditor harassment, lawsuits, and foreclosures. We do not do a quick “meet & greet” and then pass your case on to legal assistants. And we do not run you through a “mill.” We believe each client is different and that your needs must be carefully considered and all options presented.

We will take the time to personally explain Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy as well as other debt relief options based on your individual financial situation. We will listen carefully, take the time to analyze the circumstances unique to each client, and help them make the best decision. We will provide you with personalized service and representation while guiding you every step of the way. Our goal is to help you get a fresh start, debt and stress free. We offer free initial 30 minute consultations and we represent clients on a cost-effective, very competitive and affordable flat fee or hourly basis.

Family & Divorce Law: Full and Limited Representation

Sadly, bankruptcy and financial disputes also lead to marital stress. Korb/Law also counsels and represents parties in family law matters and divorce matters, including, but not limited to marital dissolution, premarital agreements,  property division, child custody and visitation proceedings, actions for spousal and child support. We offer full representation or limitedrepresentation, advice and counsel (where you only want to hire a lawyer for certain aspects of your case) sometimes called “unbundled services.”

Business Law: Dispute Resolution & Litigation

When potential business disputes arise, it is important to hire a litigator & negotiator who not only has the experience and credentials, but who also understands the economic impact of litigation. Business disputes can disrupt critical relationships both inside and outside the company. Your lawyer needs to consider the overall impact on your business, and be able to advise you as the best strategy to help you avoid expensive litigation. At the same time, your attorney should have the court experience to aggressively represent you in court when settlement is not an option, and make the time to give you personalized service.

With several hundred court cases under his belt, RICHARD KORB brings to the table  the experience of a senior partner at a large law firm—but, without the overhead or cost.RICHARD has handled many tough and complex cases for individuals, start-ups and Fortune 500 companies alike.  RICHARD has also represented small and large clients in numerous mediations, arbitrations and administrative proceedings throughout Northern California. Richard also understands the value of personalized service: Unlike a big firm, your case is never “small” at KORB/LAW: RICHARD will not pass off legal matters to inexperienced  assistants. Richard will personally handle you—each step of the way.

RICHARD is also firm believer that trial, like war, should be a last resort. It only makes sense where all other options have been explored. Richard will, therefore, leverage his negotiating skills as a certified court mediator to resolve many cases early-on before the parties have lost valuable time, resources and money in litigation. Whether Richard takes your case to court or settles it early-on, you, the client, get the best of both worlds: a lawyer with big firm experience but small firm personalized service, at affordable rates.

Our business practice includes representation of clients involved in business disputes,breach of contract claims; non-compete claims, fraud, unfair competition claims,unfair trade or business practices, disagreements between partners, LLP members, or shareholders, trade secrets disputes involving former employees or employers; business torts such as breach of fiduciary duty; business dissolution, wrongful termination and real estate fraud.