Texas State Government Branches

Texas State Government Branches offering bankruptcy assistance are generally prohibited to provide what may be deemed as personal legal advice. However, the Attorney Generals Office is allowed to represent the interest of residents in the collection of past due child support, restitution for crimes, and crime victim's compensation. Additionally, District attorneys are authorized to seek restitution for crimes when plea-bargaining cases and litigating guilt. The effect? The State of Texas routinely assists creditors in bankruptcy proceedings by establishing non-dischargeability of debts.

Consumer bankruptcy specialists are known for liberal use of legal assistance and paralegals. Legal assistants and paralegals may only assist lawyers when providing legal advice. They may not practice law or represent individuals in court. Legal assistants and paralegals generally provide a valuable service and reduces attorney fees, costs, and expenses by performing legal tasks for an attorney who remains responsible for all work product produced. As professionals, all states require attorneys to pass a state bar examination, and as a condition of remaining in good standing, must insure all work performed by paralegals achieves the same quality result as would be produced by an attorney.

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