History
Since 1990, Paul Held has offered legal counsel from his Sumter, South Carolina, firm, The Law Office of Paul L. Held. A bankruptcy attorney, Held assists his clients through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings. Chapter 7 bankruptcy erases many unsecured debts and requires the debtor to give non-exempt property to a court-appointed trustee who distributes the funds to the creditors. With Chapter 13, people reorganize their debts by working with creditors to develop repayment plans that lasts for 3 to 5 years. An attorney represents the debtor in order to develop the most advantageous payment schedule. Furthermore, Paul Held can assist with other troubles faced by those with financial difficulties, including foreclosure and creditor harassment. Potential clients can also visit The Law Office of Paul L. Held for other types of legal services. As a criminal defense attorney, Paul Held represents those accused of traffic offenses and DUIs. He also handles family law matters including separation, adoption, inexpensive divorce, guardianship, and custody arrangements, as well as wills and deeds.
