A Virtual Bankruptcy Assistant?
 
A Virtual Bankruptcy Assistant (VBA) is an independent, skilled professional who specializes in drafting bankruptcy petitions for consumer bankruptcy attorneys that recognize outsourcing petition preparation is a proven method for increasing their office efficiency and overall profit margin.  Our VBA's perform in a "virtual" (online) capacity. Our services are available to attorneys throughout the United States, regardless of the attorney's physical location. Contact Us

The distinct difference between an employee and a VBA is that he or she is an independent contractor that owns their own service company; just like the temporary service, computer tech or runner service. A VBA also owns their own computer system and software programs which eliminates high overhead costs for attorneys. Why Hire A VBA?

Why would an attorney need the services of a VBA?  Due to the state of the economy, mounting medical bills, increase in foreclosures, loss of employment, shipping of jobs overseas and other factors, there is more work than most law firms can handle. The numbers are growing in record proportions every day. Click here to visit the American Bankruptcy Institute website and view the current statistics.

Why wouldn't an attorney use their in-house staff for petitions?  Preparing bankruptcy petitions is not the only thing a debtor law firms does.  Secondly, no law school or paralegal program at the present time teaches the skills of preparing well detailed Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy petitions.  Instead, law schools and paralegal programs concentrate their curriculum on business bankruptcy law, not consumer; which makes up the bulk of petitions that are filed. And now, with the changes in the bankruptcy law that were implemented in 2005, the need for professional training in the area of preparing well detailed bankruptcy petitions has dramatically increased. Not only does the court now require more detail but attorneys must charge higher fees because of the time factor in gathering documents that verify statements from the debtors regarding their assets and liabilities.

Due to these increased costs, attorneys nationwide are finding it essential to reduce their overhead in order to maintain a profit.  The best way to do this is to hire VBA's that are highly skilled and professionally trained in preparing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy petitions. Below are some additional reasons attorneys hire virtual bankruptcy assistants to compliment their law firm:

• Attorneys do not pay the standard overhead costs associated with hiring a full-time or part-time employee. We charge one flat fee just like the bankruptcy attorney does

• There are no financial risks for the law firm and the attorney can find the quality he or she is seeking.

• Attorneys do not invest in additional computer equipment or software. Our VBA's maintain their own and are highly skilled in using the equipment and software.

• Paralegals and other law firm personnel are freed up to work on more complex cases. It is a known fact that the typical employee preparing petitions in a law firm is interrupted several times. This makes the information on the bankruptcy petition to not be consistent and precise, resulting in errors.

• Attorneys eliminate the need to train new employees. Our VBA's stay with the same attorney for many years. Not only does this increase efficiency with bankruptcy petitions, but we get to know the clients, the local bankruptcy court and the attorney which helps them build a reliable reputation.

1. What Can A VBA Contribute To My Practice?
2. How Can I Be Sure My Client's Personal Information Is Protected  
3. VBA Training
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