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Bankruptcy is scary, your attorney doesn’t have to be. Let us help you navigate the bankruptcy process and get the fresh start you deserve.
About Us
Sutherland Hansen Law was founded with a simple but meaningful purpose — to build a small, boutique bankruptcy firm where Idahoans can access legal help that is compassionate, skilled, and affordable. We understand that pursuing bankruptcy is rarely an easy decision, and finding an attorney you genuinely trust can feel just as daunting. That's why everything we do at Sutherland Hansen Law is built around honest guidance, personalized attention, and giving you the peace of mind you deserve.
Holly and Jinni bring deep, hands-on experience to every case — having each spent time at a high-volume firm, they have successfully guided hundreds of clients through both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. While their expertise allows them to manage a full caseload, they have made a deliberate choice to limit new clients to just 20 per month. This isn't just a policy — it's a promise that when you work with us, your case will receive the time, care, and focus it truly deserves.
Holly Sutherland
Partner
Jinni Hansen
Partner
Navigating Your Unique Path
Choosing between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 is a significant legal decision that impacts your credit and assets for years to come. At Sutherland Hansen, we do not believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Our consultation process is rooted in personalized service, where we analyze your unique financial landscape to determine which chapter offers the most effective path to recovery. From the initial filing to the final discharge, you benefit from the steady hand of a firm that treats your financial recovery as our primary mission.
Chapter 7
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is designed for individuals seeking a discharge of personal liability on their debts. Chapter 7, sometimes referred to as a “liquidation” bankruptcy, is the most common type of bankruptcy. Here, non-exempt assets may be sold to pay your creditors. At Sutherland Hansen Law, our goal is to use our expertise to protect your assets, simplify the process, and give you financial freedom. Schedule a consultation today to determine your eligibility for a Chapter 7 or other bankruptcy options.
Chapter 13
For homeowners or individuals with a steady income, Chapter 13 offers a powerful tool to reorganize debt without the risk of asset forfeiture. This Chapter allows you to catch up on missed mortgage payments and consolidate debt into a manageable three-to-five-year repayment schedule. We provide a personalized service approach, meticulously crafting a court-approved plan tailored to your specific circumstances. With our oversight, you can stop foreclosures and repossessions while maintaining full control over your property. Schedule a consultation today to speak with the most experienced and highest filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy attorney in Idaho.
Why Us?
Clear and Competent
We provide clear and competent legal advice to individuals thinking about filing a bankruptcy. While bankruptcy is often the best option for individuals facing an uphill battle paying their debt, it is not always the solution depending on your individual circumstances. If bankruptcy is the right choice, the question becomes what chapter of bankruptcy should the person or couple file and when? These are important factors to determine from the beginning of the process. Not all bankruptcy attorneys take the time or get enough information during the intake process to properly strategize your case. Often there is a mindset to just get the case filed, but this can have significant repercussions regarding the protection of your assets and others related to you. While your immediate need may be to stop a wage garnishment, the filing of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy at this time could put you at risk of losing assets and money. Once a Chapter 7 is filed, you do not have the option of dismissing the case if the trustee wants to sell your home, liquidate a co-owned vehicle, or recover a debt repaid to mom. These are issues that need to be discovered and discussed BEFORE filing.
Personalized Service
Our mission at Sutherland Hansen is to give you all of the information you need to make an informed decision whether bankruptcy is right for you. We are not going to give you the answer you want to hear just to get a bankruptcy filing and take your money. We are going to give you the proper information and help you determine what is best for you. Most of the time, bankruptcy is the best choice, but you need to have the confidence that your attorney is giving you the whole picture. At Sutherland Hansen we provide competent legal advice and services. We will not lie to you, withhold information, or push you to file if the time is not optimal. Our goal and your goals are aligned. The goal is to get you a “fresh start” and relieve you of the financial stress you have been under. This requires competent and caring attorneys. That is what sets us apart at Sutherland Hansen Law.
Office Locations
Boise
Idaho Falls
Serving all of Idaho
Boise
Idaho Falls