What do I bring to my first appointment?

What you need to bring depends upon the type of case or problem you have. For example, some of our attorneys only handle bankruptcy cases, others handle other areas, such as personal injury, social security cases and consumer fraud cases. To find out what you need to bring or directions to our firm, click on the appropriate link: For Bankruptcy, Social Security Disability, Personal Injury, or Workers Compensation, we have a work sheet that will help us help you.

• For Bankruptcy, you should bring:
  
  
  • A list all your debts, even if you want to keep paying that creditor.
  • Copies of recent pay stubs, L.E.S., etc... or if you are self-employed, copies of profit and loss statements showing income and expenses.
  • Any paperwork related to anything you have specific questions that need answering.
  • Any garnishments, bank levies, notices of default, or foreclosure, judgements, etc.
    
    
  • Copies of documents related to your secured loans (i.e. loans with collateral that can be repossessed if the loan is not paid)
  
  Please complete and bring the appropriate worksheet with you to our meeting. The release on the worksheet giving Gambrell & Associates, P.A. the authority to obtain information about your loans does not need to be signed unless you are sure you want to proceed.
  
  
  • If you do not own a business, download the Consumer Bankruptcy Worksheet.
    
    
  • If you own a business, download the Business Bankruptcy Worksheet.
    
    
  • If you own a business and it is incorporated or in the form of a limited liability company, download the Business Bankruptcy Worksheet.
  
  This document is in PDF format and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  
  
• For Social Security Disability Claims, you should bring:
  
  
  • Copies of your application or any papers you filed with the Social Security Administration.
  • Copies of each letter you have received from the Social Security Administration.
  • Copies of any medical records you have.
  • Any other letters or documents you think may be helpful.
  
  Please bring this worksheet with you to our meeting. Please complete the forms to the best of your ability.
  
  Download the Social Security Worksheet for an adult or a child.
  
  This document is in PDF format and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  
  
• For Personal Injury Claims or Accident Claims, you should bring:
  
  
  •  A copy of the accident or incident report.
  • Copies of any medical records you have.
  • Any other letters or documents you think may be helpful.
  
  Please bring this worksheet with you to our meeting. Please complete the forms to the best of your ability.
  
  Download the Personal Injury Slip and Fall or Personal Injury Accident Worksheet.
  
  This document is in PDF format and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  
  
• For cases involving problems with a loan, you should bring:
  
  
  • A complete copy of your loan documents.
  • Your billing statements.
  • Any letters or other written communication from your lender.
  
  Download the following questionnaire, and bring it with you to your appointment:
  
  Download the Predatory Lending Questionnaire.
  
  This document is in PDF format and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  
  
• For cases involving problems with collection of a debt, you should bring:
  
  
  • A copy of the original contract or other information pertaining to the debt.
  • Any billing statements.
  • Any written communication pertaining to the debt.
  
  Download the following questionnaire, and bring it with you to your appointment:
  
  Download the Fair Debt Collection Questionnaire
  
  This document is in PDF format and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  
  
• For Worker's Compensation Claims, you should bring:
  
  
  • A copy of the accident or incident report.
  • Copies of any medical records you have.
  • Any other letters or documents you think may be helpful.
  
  Please bring this 3 page worksheet with you to our meeting. Please complete the forms to the best of your ability.
  
  Download the Worker's Compensation Worksheet
  
  This document is in PDF format and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.