Akron & Summit County
Bankruptcy help for Akron and Summit County
Lake Legal Services helps people in Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, Barberton and across Summit County stop garnishments, lawsuits and foreclosures with Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Your first consultation is free.
Serving Summit County
A bankruptcy attorney close to Akron
Our office is in Belden Village, about a half-hour drive south of downtown Akron on I-77. Many Summit County clients never need to make the trip: we can meet by phone or video, and most paperwork can be handled from home.
Bankruptcy is federal, so Akron cases are filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio, the same court we work in every day. What you can keep is decided by Ohio's exemptions, which apply the same in Summit County as anywhere else in the state.
Attorney Edward Lake has practiced since 1997 and has filed and supervised thousands of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases. Whether you're behind on a mortgage, being sued over a credit card, or just out of room in your budget, we'll explain your options in plain terms.
Already being garnished?
Filing bankruptcy stops a wage garnishment right away. Call before your next payday and we'll talk about how quickly we can file.
How it works
Getting help from Akron
Call or book online
Tell us what's going on: a garnishment, a lawsuit, a foreclosure, or bills you just can't keep up with. The first consultation is free.
Meet the way that suits you
Come to our Belden Village office, or meet by phone or video from home in Akron.
We prepare and file your case
We gather your documents, decide with you between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, and file with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio.
Collection stops
Once your case is filed, a court order called the automatic stay stops most collection calls, lawsuits, garnishments and sheriff's sales.
You get your fresh start
We prepare you for the meeting of creditors and stay with you until your case is finished.
Common questions
Questions from Akron clients
Do I have to come to Canton to file?
No. Many Akron clients meet with us by phone or video and sign documents electronically. You're always welcome at our Belden Village office if you'd rather meet in person.
Will I have to go to court?
Most people attend just one short meeting with the bankruptcy trustee, called the meeting of creditors, and it's often held by video. We prepare you and attend with you.
Can bankruptcy stop a foreclosure in Summit County?
Yes. Filing before the sheriff's sale stops it, and Chapter 13 lets you catch up on missed payments over time. See how we stop foreclosures.
How much does it cost?
The first consultation is free. We'll tell you our fee and the court filing fee up front, before you decide anything. In Chapter 13, part of the fee can often be paid through your plan.
Live in Akron or Summit County?
Call for a free consultation by phone, by video or at our office.