My name is Brian and I have been a practicing attorney in Bankruptcy for over 20 years helping thousands of clients.
I have worked for the Chief Judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington, as well as several small boutique Bankruptcy law firms handling Bankruptcy cases in Washington State and the State of California. I have litigated for and against major banks, and I have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of clients in my career.
I have done over 300 pro bono cases in my career, and I take very seriously my responsibility to give you an honest appraisal of your situation. We regularly counsel people not to file for Bankruptcy, even if it means that we don't get paid, because we have your best interests at heart and we want you to be successful, inside or outside the Bankruptcy process.
Our firm believes in treating our clients with the highest level of professionalism and a humble heart. We offer legal services at a cost-effective rate and we make the process easy for you. We can pull your credit report and help you file from your own home. Check out my blog at https://www.cancelmybills.com/blog for guides on how to settle debts with your creditors as well as other useful tips to help manage debt relief. In my spare time I teach self-defense and self-defense law to civilians and law enforcement.
AFFILIATIONS
Washington State Bar Association (#29621) (Member since 1999)
State Bar Association of California (#207705) (Member since 2000)
United States District Court Western District of Washington (Admitted to practice since 1999)
United States District Court for the Southern District of California (Admitted to practice since 2000)
United States District Court for the Central District of California (Admitted to practice since 2015)
EDUCATION
Seattle University School of Law – Juris Doctor 1999
University of Washington – Bachelor of Arts (Justice) 1994
Recent Blog Posts
To be served or not to be served (with a lawsuit)…that is the question.
Scam Alert: Not all attorneys are attorneys.
Student Loans are a mess, but sometimes we have to deal with the mess.
Artificial Intelligence: A Cautionary Tale
Savings is not about wealth building; It’s about emergency preparation.
Recommendations
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I reached out to Brian when I got a letter regarding bankruptcy.
I highly recommend Hallaq Law firm. I reached out to Brian when I got a letter regarding bankruptcy filed by a different person which was affecting my business. With Brian help, I was able to clear up the situation, and my business is running smooth. - Brian he the best attorney he helped me to file my application and done all the paperworkSo fast and organize I strongly recommended
- Very knowledgeable and personable with a high level of personal integrity. Brian's a cool cat a rare breed these days, following our first meeting and thereafter I felt at ease during what was previously a very stressful event, Highly recommend
- I cannot say enough good things about Hallaq Law. Brian and his team are efficient and experts in their field. Working with Brian was a great experience and I would recommend him to everyone I know. I am so grateful that my friend referred him! Anyone who hires Hallaq Law is in good hands!!
- A genuinely good person and an outstanding, highly knowledgable attorney. Brian has your back from the very begining. He is absolutely worth your time, you won't need another attorney!
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We are very grateful for the help we received from Brian Hallaq during our financial crisis.
We are very grateful for the help we received from Brian Hallaq during our financial crisis.. He explained everything in detail and made the process a better learning experience.He kept us informed the whole time until everything was taken care off.Highly recommend him to all ! - Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value Mr. Hallaq is not only professional, empathetic, and knowledgeable, but he is truly great at what he does. Mr. Hallaq brings a genuine willingness to help his clients and treats them with respect. He also fully advises his clients on deta...
- Positive: Professionalism, Responsiveness They were very professional, understanding, and knowledgeable throughout the process of my Bankruptcy. All my questions were answered and the process was smooth. I would recommend them without a doubt to anyone looking to file bankruptcy or just question...
- Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value Brian and Diem are amazing, we would recommend them to anyone considering bankruptcy. With an upcoming wedding my fiancé and I wanted a fresh start and didn't want to bring financial baggage into our new life. I was looking for an experie...
- Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness Back in February of 2020 I was thinking of filing Bankruptcy due to a student loan garnishment as well as a high monthly payment on my car loan. I fell behind in my bills due to a devastating loss in my family and a cancer diagnosis which impac...
- Stop searching, Brian is the best! Brian is those attorneys who is rare in the field of attorneys. He genuinely cares and listens to your problems without judgment. He is conscientious and a strategic thinker. When I've consulted with him on matters relating to my small business or when I've aske...
- Brian was the perfect person for me to call during my financial crisis. He was everything a lot attorneys or not. I'm not being cynical by saying that but it's true, he's straightforward, honest, and the price he quotes never changes. And he communicates either by phone call email or text. I woul...
- Brian was amazing in helping me lighten the burden and the stress I was feeling from being overwhelmed by all my debts and the collectors. I appreciate the explanation i was given to remove any stigma feelings that i had with filling for bankruptcy. I most definitely recommend these guys for thos...
- My attorney was very informative and feel like he is really trying to work this out for me!!
- Posted on October 30, 2021 Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value My first contact with Brian was a message that just said "Help" with a crying emoji, that's how bad my situation had become. He called me almost immediately and put my mind at ease right away. I've never regrette...
- Posted by Tiffany October 30, 2021 When I first came to Brain I was stressed and worried about having to file Bankruptcy, however Brian was extremely kind, helpful and explain everything in detail to my satisfaction from start to finish. He eased my concerns and throughout the process was...
- Bankruptcy is a tender, and challenging process. Hallaq Law was extremely understanding, upfront, and honest. Affordable yet didnt cut any corners.
- Brian was extremely helpful throughout the entire process. Covid put me into an unfortunate financial situation but with the help of Brian it made the entire process about as stress free as it could have possibly been! He clearly cares about his clients and his work. I highly recommend him for an...
- I had 2 horrible lawyers prior to Brian, I would leave emails , phone messages, texts and never heard back from them , Brian took on my case and from start to finish he was there when I needed him , he always got back to me in a timely manner and when he said he was going to do something he did i...
- The information I got from Brian was invaluable in helping me navigate some difficult financial circumstances with by business.
- I couldn't give Brian Hallaq a higher recommendation.I imagine he deals with clients in distress often. He was kind, knowledgeable, and thorough. He showed me a path forward that I hadn't considered towards a better life. And he did it within the parameters of the free initial consultation. I'm a...
- I need to say that in a very trying time in my life, that I was having issues with another attorney returning my phone calls and getting back to me as he told me he would. Brian stepped in and has been absolutely amazing, has been communicating regularly, has been professional and right on top of...
- I hired Hallaq Law for a real estate matter. They handled the matter efficiently and at a reasonable price. I have the utmost confidence in them and I would not hesitate to recommend them to my friends.
- I contacted Brian to discuss my options. He was very kind and met with me that day to lay out my options for me. I decided to hire him and proceed with filing. He even stayed late with me to get it taken care of that day. Our meeting of the creditors has been pushed back due to current world even...
- Attorney Brian Hallaq is incredibly knowledgeable and cares about helping his client's understand what their unique legal rights are.Mr. Hallaq stopped at nothing to prioritize assisting me with a very time sensitive legal problem.Brian knows Washington Law and will advocate for your legal rights...
- I contacted Hallaq Law about an urgent matter late in the day. Despite it being late, I was given a specific time to expect a callback, same evening.Brian called me as scheduled and was willing to help me despite it being short notice and already having a very busy schedule.I felt very confident ...
- Brian called me back in a timely manner and was most helpful. He didn't rush through the conversation and answered all of my concerns.Highly recommended!!!
- I have a property title case with Mr. Hallaq. He is super smart and very Professional to resolve the issues. I highly recommended to my friends or anyone who need a Real Estate Lawyer.
- Brian is outstanding. He was polite, open and did not rush me. He really understood my issue and I believe he is gonna work hard to defend my case.
- We met with Brian Hallaq in his office. It was easy to find and we did not have to wait. Brian is knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. He listened and then provided excellent feedback. We highly recommend him!
- Brian is very professional, quick in responding back to you and makes sure you understand what is going on with your case. Very patient with you as well.
- Professional work good with explanationfollow up with me before the Cases start and after too He did Great jobfor me the best in Seattle area
- I felt it Brian was very professional and was concerned about my legal issues he guided me through a strategy and explained it to me in a very professional matter. After an initial consultation with Brian he provided me with a great deal of relief, l was very stressed out when I went to his offic...
- 6 years ago Mr. Hallaq helped me turn my life around and got me through my bankruptcy. Now 2 kids and 6 years I needed some paperwork from him and he got it to me in minutes. If you ever need someone to help you with Bankruptcy this is the man. Thank you again to you and your team.
