How To Become A Client

If you live in New York State and need help with your bill problems then we may be able to help you. You’ll need to make an appointment to talk with one of our lawyers, which is how we’ll know if we can help – and if so, how.

There is no fee for the first consultation because that’s when we will determine what, if anything, we can do for you.

STEP ONE: LEARN ABOUT HOW WE WORK

Shaev & Fleischman maintains a virtual office as well as an actual, physical location in the Empire State Building in midtown Manhattan.  That may sound impressive, but don’t worry – we got in before the rents got too high.

You get to choose which way you want to work – by phone and online, or in person at our office.  Either way is fine by us because your convenience is what’s most important.

STEP TWO: COLLECT YOUR DOCUMENTS

That’s pretty easy, but it may take some time. In fact, you should collect your documents before you set up your appointment. When we meet, I’ll need the following from you:

  • all bills and collection letters for credit cards, personal loans, store cards, student loans, tax bills, etc. whether they are up-to-date or not
  • most recent statements for all checking, savings, money market, mutual fund, certificate of deposit, stock and/or bond and/or securities accounts that are currently open and in your name even if the money is being held for someone else
  • pay stubs for all employers you’ve had over the past seven months
  • federal and state income tax returns for 2006, 2007 and 2008
  • most recent bill for all rent and utilities in your household even if you do not pay the bill
  • most recent mortgage and/or second mortgage and/or home equity loan statement showing the balance due to the pay the mortgage and/or loan off in full
  • copy of the deed (title) to every home, condominium, cooperative apartment unit, timeshare, or piece of vacant land that has your name on it even if that real estate is located outside of the United States or is in another country
  • statement from all mortgage companies showing the balance due to pay in full for every mortgage or equity loan on a property that has your name on it
  • all foreclosure papers you have received
  • if you are married and living with your spouse then I will need pay stubs for all employers your spouse has had over the past two months
  • If you have a car, truck, van or motorcycle in your name then bring a statement from all car lenders showing the balance due to pay every car note as well as a copy of the registration or title for the vehicle

STEP THREE: MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT

Making an appointment to see me is incredibly easy. In fact, you don’t even need to pick up the phone! So when you’re ready and have all documents with you, just click here to see our availability and schedule your free, no-obligation appointment. Pick your date and time for your free phone consultation, and you’re all set!