Question by Shortz45: BANKRUPTCY Do I need an attorney to collect unpaid wages in a bankruptcy settlement?
After 7 years employed at a firm they locked their doors last Thursday. Chapter 11 happens this week. 7/1 payroll did not happen, and I am a sales person paid upon invoice so I also lost any potentials wages on future work.
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Answer by Pat
First of all, apply for unemployment compensation.
You don’t need an attorney, but you do need to file a proof of claim form with the court.
Contact the clerk of the local bankruptcy court.
You can find it here.
http://www.uscourts.gov/court_locator.aspx
Ask them for the exact title and docket number of the case.
This is the form
http://www.uscourts.gov/uscourts/RulesAndPolicies/rules/BK_Forms_Official_2010/B_010_0410.pdf
Ask the court clerk if there is anything else you need to know to file your claim – such as a correct address, deadline, etc.
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