Atlanta Bankruptcy Firm Clark & Washington Note DeKalb Had 3rd Highest County Bankruptcy Filings

    ATLANTA, GA, April 26, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Atlanta bankruptcy attorneys Clark & Washington announce that metro Atlanta county DeKalb was the third highest urban county in personal bankruptcy filings for 2011. If you are considering filing for personal bankruptcy in Atlanta, Clark & Washington want you to know that many others in the metro have also turned their lives around by filing for Atlanta chapter 13 or chapter 7.

2011 was a hard year for many families nationwide, and many sought the freedom of personal bankruptcy. Metro Atlanta families were particularly hard hit with higher than national unemployment rates and a dismal housing market pushing many deeper into debt. This rising tide of debt led many DeKalb residents to file for Atlanta bankruptcy in 2011.

The top five urban counties in the USA with the highest filing rates in 2011 were as follows:
1. Shelby ( Memphis, TN )
2. Riverside (Riverside, CA)
3. DeKalb ( Decatur/Atlanta, GA)
4. Clark (Las Vegas, NV)
5. San Bernandino (San Bernandino, CA)

The Atlanta bankruptcy lawyers at Clark & Washington want Atlanta residents facing the difficult decision to file for bankruptcy in Atlanta to know that they are not alone. The national recession has put many families into more debt than they can handle, and often the only sound choice is to seek out an Atlanta bankruptcy attorney. There is no longer a stigma attached to filing for Atlanta bankruptcy; everyone has gone through tough times, and the wise know that filing for Atlanta chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy can be the first step towards financial solvency.

Clark & Washington provides free credit counseling for clients and free consultations for anyone considering filing for bankruptcy in Atlanta. To schedule a free consultation with an Atlanta bankruptcy lawyer, visit http://www.cw13.com.

About Clark & Washington

Established in 1983, Clark & Washington is now one of the leading bankruptcy filers in the southeast. They have locations in Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee. Clark & Washington specializes in personal chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy. They offer honest, helpful legal advice to those experiencing financial hardships.

For more information visit: http://www.cw13.com.

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