Every month I visit with clients who are getting sued or on the verge of getting sued in the Wisconsin Circuit Court or Wisconsin Small Claims system. Most often these lawsuits are collection lawsuits brought by credit card companies but sometimes they are personal injury lawsuits…like cases arising from car accidents. The filing of a bankruptcy results in a court order which prevents such lawsuits from going forward. This is true whether the litigation is in a Wisconsin court or a court of law outside of Wisconsin. The bankruptcy also prevents any potential claims from developing into lawsuits. Whether you are facing a lawsuit or potential lawsuit for a unpaid medical debt or credit card debt, or for something else, like a car accident or breach of a contract, the filing of a bankruptcy may help you avoid such litigation. Of course, there are certain exceptions under the bankruptcy code, like claims for damages caused by drunken driving. If you’re in this situation, you should speak with an experienced Wisconsin bankruptcy lawyer.