Gilmer TX Bankruptcy Attorney Carol Cross Stone helps Gilmer residents and business owners file bankruptcy for relief from overwhelming debt.
If you live in Gilmer and surrounding areas in Upshur County, your bankruptcy would be filed in the Marshall Division of the United States Bankruptcy Court of the Eastern District of Texas. 
In every type of bankruptcy, whether chapter 7 bankruptcy or chapter 13 bankruptcy, a 341 hearing (aka Meeting of Creditors) is held. The hearing is conducted by video using the Zoom platform. If you have never used the Zoom video platform or just prefer support, you may come to our Longview office for the hearing. If a bankruptcy case is well-prepared, the hearing is typically short with no surprises. The US Trustee has produced an educational video of a simulated 341 hearing in a Chapter 7. This hearing is also called a “Meeting of Creditors.” In 99% of the hearings, no creditors show up.All in person Court hearings will be held in Tyler, Texas at 110 North College Avenue.
Will my bankruptcy be published in the local newspaper?
As of this writing, the Gilmer Mirror does not appear to publish bankruptcy filings in the newspaper. Neither does the Longview Journal. Both newspapers do publish other types of Court proceedings, such as lawsuits filed. Your bankruptcy records are filed in a public system called PACER. Anyone who has a PACER account can look at the public records. In addition, your bankruptcy will be reported to the credit reporting agencies.
Gilmer TX Bankruptcy Attorney Carol Cross Stone offers a free consultation to individuals considering bankruptcy. To learn more about your bankruptcy options in Gilmer and other locations in Upshur County, reach out to us today.