Five Points, CA Bankruptcy Law Firms & Lawyers

The two major problems that occur at a 341 is 1) not providing the bankruptcy trustee with required documents beforehand and 2) volunteering information that has not been requested when under oath. Not going to the meeting is the worst possible choice you could make. BTW, too many emails is not a legitimate basis for an attorney to withdraw from representing you. An attorney must apply to the court for permission to withdraw and that permission isn't readily granted. There is something else going on.

Do they have the money? If there is no money, you will never be able to collect. If there is money, then you can file a myriad of court documents to recover the money.

Without knowing more - You can file a Motion for Relief from the Automatic Stay, which - depending on the district that you are in - can be heard in as little as two weeks. After you obtain relief, then you can file an Unlawful Retainer action. The debtor(s) are liable for any post-petition rent (rent that accrues after the date of the filing of the bankruptcy petition). Any rent that is due prior to the filing is part of the bankruptcy and you will have to file a proof of claim. That assumes that there is something for distribution to creditors. The typical Chapter 7 is a "No Asset" case in which the notice that you receive directs you not to file claims.