If you are an ordinary California renter, owning basic household goods and possessions, jewelry worth $3,000, a car with $5,000 in equity, a 401k worth $50,000, and $10,000 of good old cash in the bank – ALL WOULD BE EXEMPT.

The important thing is to consult with a Bay Area bankruptcy attorney to:

1. Minimize the amount you have to pay to creditors.

2. Maximize the property you get to keep.


There is much false information floating around about bankruptcy. If you live in the greater Bay Area and want to understand your bankruptcy options, then call Marty K. Courson, a San Francisco bankruptcy lawyer at 415-433-3100.

The initial consultation for prospective bankruptcy clients is always FREE.

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Legal Links

I have included on this page links that I find useful in my own practice of bankruptcy law in the San Francisco area. You will find links to help identify lawsuits that have been filed in several Bay Area state courts, links to California bankruptcy courts, the Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, and links to help identify real property transactions and liens as recorded with local county recorders.

Links for the Bankruptcy Practitioner:


Important California, San Francisco & San Mateo County Websites: